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Devils Daily: Coaching Decision on the Brink? Major Michkov Update

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10 months ago

May 21, 2024

The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs move onto the semi-final round officially after the Edmonton Oilers knocked off the Vancouver Canucks last night in Game 7. By now, one would have thought the New Jersey Devils would have named their head coach.

Could that decision be coming by midweek? One insider believes so. Scouring through the Devils’ salary cap situation, a handful of Devils players are gaining trade/movement protection. Plus, Nico Hischier is dominating at Worlds. More on all that in the links.

Elsewhere, some further confirmation that something is certainly up with Matvei Michkov’s North American arrival. Could the Isles trade Ryan Pulock? And, Boston’s goaltender is well on his way to a big payday

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils News

New Jersey Hockey Now: Is there a Devils coaching decision to come this week? One NHL insider believes it will happen.

More NJHN: A handful of Devils players are gaining no-move/trade clauses in 2024-25. Here’s who and an explainer on how move/trade protection works.

Even More: The Devils continue to make their presence felt at the 2024 IIHF Mens World Championships led by captain Nico Hischier who won’t stay off the scoresheet.

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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

The Athletic ($): Here’s an interesting one from Sean McIndoe. It’s time for the NHL to stop interference and offside reviews.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: With changes bound to happen this summer in Pittsburgh, here are three former Penguins worth bringing back.

Boston Hockey Now: Jeremy Swayman continues to not only play his way into a big payday, but the Boston Bruins goaltender is talking his way there too.

San Jose Hockey Now: The San Jose Sharks have taken a bit of a different path in their search for a head coach. Is Jeremy Collitan a candidate?

Florida Hockey Now: Anton Lundell is going to cash in this summer. He’s bringing his best for the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NYI Hockey Now: Are the New York Islanders and Winnipeg Jets a fit as trade partners? Perhaps Ryan Pulock is expendable for a top-tier forward out of Winnipeg.

Philly Hockey Now: We now have our first confirmation that there is something of substance behind the Matvei Michkov rumors that suggest the KHL starlet will terminate his KHL contract to join the Philadelphia Flyers.

Detroit Hockey Now: At the 2024 IIHF World Championships, the Swedish media has been critical of Detroit Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond.

Calgary Hockey Now: For Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames, tough roster decisions are ahead this summer.

Montreal Hockey Now: As the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs go on and teams are being eliminated, some Montreal Canadiens trade targets are beginning to emerge.

Buffalo Hockey Now: Former Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jay McKee is linked to a head coaching gig in the AHL with the Belville Senators.

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