Devils Daily: Potential Russian Hurdle; Matvei Michkov Snubbed

The New Jersey Devils don’t have too many Russians in their system these days. Gone are the days of Ilya Kovalchuk and Nikita Gusev. However, there are a few prospects in the system who could be affected by a potential Russian passport ban. Hopefully, it doesn’t come to that.

More in the links on the subject.

Elsewhere, Matvei Michkov is snubbed a spot on his national team, Bruce Cassidy doesn’t mince words regarding Vegas loss. And, the Cats defend Nick Cousins.

Let’s do that hockey.

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New Jersey Hockey Now: A potential Russian passport ban could have lasting implications on NHLers, Devils players, and prospects alike.

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Sportsnet: For the first time in his career, Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin was held pointless in a playoff series.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins are making a couple of coaching changes. The changes, though, will be with their American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre.

Florida Hockey Now: Brandon Montour made a statement and defended his good friend and Florida Panthers teammate Nick Cousins after their Game 3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.

Vegas Hockey Now: Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy didn’t mince words in explaining why his team lost Game 3 of their playoff series 3-2 Saturday in overtime to the Dallas Stars.

Philly Hockey Now: The Philadelphia Flyers won’t be happy to see that their No. 1 prospect, Matvei Michkov, has been left off the Russian National Team for the upcoming Liga Stavok Big National Team Tour by head coach Roman Rotenberg.

Nashville Hockey Now: Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette admitted on Saturday he was contemplating making some lineup changes, and one has to think sitting Tommy Novak is one of the decisions he’s mulling over.

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