NJHN Daily: Devils Expectations Raised; Under-the-Radar NHL Trade

The New Jersey Devils are beginning to look like the team general manager Tom Fitzgerald had in mind when he was constructing his roster this summer. However, head coach Sheldon Keefe is very transparent with his feelings on his teams play. As an extension, he’s also quite transparent when it comes to specific players, and he was quite blunt about Simon Nemec and his demotion.

More in the links.

Plus, Jack Hughes predicts bigger things coming from him and his linemates.

Elsewhere, Seattle, Vancouver convert on an NHL trade, a new name in the early MVP race, and Torts’ blunt message to Philly’s sensational rookie.

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils News

New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils’ head coach was blunt while explaining Simon Nemec’s demotion.

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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

Sportsnet: A very low-key, yet potentially impactful NHL trade for the Seattle Kraken went down last night when they re-acquired Daniel Sprong from the Vancouver Canucks.

NYI Hockey Now: The New York Islanders announced on Friday that Brent Sutter will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame on Saturday, January 18.

Philly Hockey Now: John Tortorella had a blunt explanation for why Matvei Michkov was out for the Philadelphia Flyers, as he usually does for any and all questions related to the lineup before a game.

Buffalo Hockey Now: The Buffalo Sabres have had their ups and downs but for star forward Tage Thompson, it’s only been trending upward. Here’s why he deserves some early MVP consideration.

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