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Devils Daily: Mackenzie Blackwood NHL Trade? Ex-Devils Forward Avoids Scary Injury

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6 months ago

October 19, 2024

There was lots of news yesterday featuring ex-New Jersey Devils. For starters, how do we feel about an NHL trade this early in the season?

Well… okay, pump the brakes. BUT, Mackenzie Blackwood’s name has been linked to the idea with one very obvious team in need.

Speaking of, ex-Devils forward Miles Wood took a heckuva scary hit earlier this week. An update on his status below.

Elsewhere, are we sure Igor Shesterkin is the Blueshirts best player? A pressing decision in Philadelphia’s net looms large, and Pittsburgh concedes their Tristan Jarry issue.

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils News

New Jersey Hockey Now: The New Jersey Devils figured out their goaltending issues this summer. However, there have been goaltending woes around the league early on. According to Elliotte Friedman, teams could look to ex-Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood as an answer to their woes.

More NJHN: In the latest Devils Report Card, Jacob Markstrom was brilliant again, rookie mistakes are going to happen, and is there a new top Devils defense pair?

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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

Sportsnet: With all this talk of a contract extension for Igor Shesterkin, the Russian goaltender has been crowned the best player on the New York Rangers. Yet, how some forget Artemi Panarin who is absolutely tearing it up right now.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: As the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to turn to Joel Blomqvist, head coach Mike Sullivan their Tristan Jarry issues.

Detroit Hockey Now: The Detroit Red Wings have recalled top prospect Marco Kasper from their Grand Rapids farm team under what are being called “emergency conditions.”

Philly Hockey Now: As struggles mount for Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov, calls for Alexei Kolosov grow louder as his KHL-return deadline draws nearer.

Colorado Hockey Now: Ex-Devils forward Miles Wood took a scary hit to the head a few nights ago against the Boston Bruins. Fortunately, he’s “good to go” moving forward.

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