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Devils Daily: NHL Coaching Carousel Update; Trading Down in the Draft?
Did a domino fall in the New Jersey Devils’ coaching search yesterday after the Toronto Maple Leafs named their bench boss?
Time will tell, although hopefully, it’s not too much longer.
Yesterday saw a pair of eliminations from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Wednesday, the Eastern Conference Final will begin between the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers.
The Dallas Stars are moving on and await the winner between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers.
In the links, the Devils extend their enforcer. The latest on the Devils and NHL coaching carousel, and more Mens Worlds updates with a New Jersey influence.
Elsewhere, an unprinted (now printed) story on Mike Sullivan’s job. Are San Jose and New Jersey trade partners in a pick swap? Plus much more.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Did ESPN insider Kevin Weekes’ cryptic tweet send up the bat signal that a Devils coaching decision is coming soon? We know it won’t be Craig Berube after he landed in Toronto yesterday.
More NJHN: The Devils extended enforcer Kurtis MacDermid, inking the forward to a three-year contract.
Even More: The Devils players attending the 2024 IIHF Mens World Championships continue to make their presence felt.
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2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Boston Hockey Now: The Boston Bruins have been eliminated from the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs following Game 6 of their quarterfinal matchup with the Florida Panthers, ultimately undone by Anton Lundell and Gustav Forsling.
Florida Hockey Now: The NHL playoffs are a grueling time on a player’s body. However, after the Florida Panthers knocked off the Boston Bruins, Cats captain Sasha Barkov said, “I feel great.”
Colorado Hockey Now: After the Dallas Stars eliminated the Colorado Avalanche, CHN’s Evan Rawal concedes that the Avs are a “very good team, the Stars are just better.”
NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Sportsnet: Now under Craig Berube’s leadership, Jason Bukala explains some moves the Maple Leafs should consider this summer with the help of a few scouts.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: PHN’s Dan Kingerski gives a peak behind the curtain, publishing the stories he refrained from publishing in the season, including one calling for Mike Sullivan‘s job.
San Jose Hockey Now: San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier certainly wants to move up from the 14th pick in the NHL Draft. Could the Devils opt to move down in a trade? (+)
Philly Hockey Now: The Alexi Kolosov backup plan can be addressed in the 2024 NHL Draft.
Montreal Hockey Now: The Montreal Canadiens are going into the 2024 NHL Draft looking to add goal-scorers, and a fit with Cole Eiserman could make a ton of sense, in the right situation.
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