Devils Daily: Hischier ‘Excited’ by Devils Makeover; Scouts Divulge Askarov Concerns

Last season did not go the way anyone was expecting for the New Jersey Devils. Following their incredible 2022-23 season, they hit a major regression in 2023-24, largely due to injury and poor roster construction. General manager Tom Fitzgerald ensured that the Devils got a makeover this summer, and Devils captain Nico Hischier is beaming with excitement.

Who can blame him? Fitzgerald upgraded at every position that was regarded a weak link on the roster. Whereas the Devils were favorites heading into last season to see more success, this summer’s reinforcements gives the 2024-25 season a different kind of hope heading into the season.

Elsewhere, scouts chime in on Yaroslav Askarov… and there are concerns. Pittsburgh’s summer does a 180 after Rutger McGroarty trade, and a debate on Claude Giroux.

Let’s do that hockey.

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Sportsnet: In Elliotte Friedman’s latest 32 Thoughts blog, the Devils captain opens up about his excitement about the summer moves made by Tom Fitzgerald, and last seasons regression which left a sour taste in his mouth.

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Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Whereas before the outlook of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ summer looked subpar at best, the Rutger McGroarty acquisition changed everything.

Boston Hockey Now: In a town where championships aren’t desired but expected, Charlie Coyle says it’s time for the Boston Bruins to prove themselves.

San Jose Hockey Now: What do the league sources thing of Yaroslav Askarov? Well, SJHN learns that Askarov’s maturity remains a concern to multiple league sources that San Jose Hockey Now consulted. (+)

Colorado Hockey Now: Speaking of Askarov, it was revealed well after the Sharks acquired the 22-year-old prospect goaltender that the Colorado Avalanche were one of the many teams in the mix for a potential trade.

Philly Hockey Now: Time for a debate. Jon Bailey says that Philadelphia Flyers legend Claude Giroux is not a Hall of Famer, yet.

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