Devils Daily: Top Prospect Nabs Roster Spot; Islanders Promoting Next Top Russian?

By the time you are reading this, the New Jersey Devils will have landed in Prague. Along with them is rookie defenseman Seamus Casey who is not just along for the ride as an extra body. The kid is going to play.

Casey expressed his excitement in an exclusive 1-on-1 with New Jersey Hockey Now, linked below.

Elsewhere, are the New York Islanders promoting one of the next top Russians in the game? Speaking of, Matvei Michkov’s success is becoming contagious. And, the Boston Bruins mad a surprise demotion to a top prospect.

Let’s do that hockey.

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New Jersey Hockey Now Exclusive: Seamus Casey secures an unexpected roster spot with the Devils — even if it’s only for their time in Prague. His confidence on the ice is growing, as is Sheldon Keefe’s confidence in him.

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Newsday: This is worth keeping an eye on. Devils division rival, the New York Islanders, won the bid this summer for one of the KHL’s breakout stars. Now, Maxim Tsyplakov is impressing on the side of the pond, earning a promotion in the Isles lineup.

Montreal Hockey Now: Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj’s wallet will be lighter on Monday, as the NHL has fined him for his actions following the knee-on-knee injury to Patrik Laine.

San Jose Hockey Now: New San Jose Sharks goaltender, Yaroslav Askarov, has yet to start skating with his new team due to injury. However, head coach Ryan Warsofsky provides a positive update.

Boston Hockey Now: Highly-touted prospect Fabian Lysell was among 19 Boston Bruin hopefuls reassigned to the team’s American Hockey League affiliate in Providence, on Sunday.

Philly Hockey Now: Matvei Michkov‘s presence has merely become a contagious excitement throughout Philadelphia. His performance on the ice is inspiring his teammates on the bench and in the locker room with him. Daniel Briere made sure to temper expectations that Michkov “isn’t some savior.” But…

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