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NJHN Daily: Devils Roster Options; Canucks Trade Scenarios; USA! USA! USA!

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January 6, 2025

Devils Takeaways: Jack & Luke Edge Quinn in 6-5 Victory Over Canucks

FILE - New Jersey Devils' Luke Hughes (43) hugs Jack Hughes after the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, in Elmont, N.Y. There are 20 sets of brothers that have played in the league this season. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

The New Jersey Devils could certainly be in for a roster decision soon. In the links, we highlighted the possibility of a blockbuster with the Vancouver Canucks. After they’ve openly made two of their superstars available, being in the mix for one is plausible. Also in the links, an option for the Devils to address their depth scoring issue on the waiver wire. Plus, a Devils forward appears to be injured, and could miss some time.

Elsewhere, Team USA goes back-to-back in the World Junior Championship, Timo Meier talks ‘Jumbo’ Joe Thornton, and could Philly be all in on one of Vancouver’s stars?

Let’s do that hockey.

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New Jersey Hockey Now: Would a Devils trade make sense with the Vancouver Canucks in a blockbuster deal for one of their superstars?

More NJHN: Arthur Kaliyev could provide the goal scoring depth the Devils have desperately needed if they can nab him on waivers.

Even More: Devils forward Erik Haula missed Sunday’s practice with an ankle injury. Head coach Sheldon Keefe said he could miss some time as he undergoes further evaluation.

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Congratulations to Team USA for winning their second consecutive World Junior Championship gold! The gold medal game was certainly an entertaining one, and required a golden goal to seal the deal. Nashville Predators prospect Teddy Stiga netted the game-winning goal to claim USA’s 4-3 victory in overtime. Washington Capitals prospect Ryan Leonard was named the tournament MVP.

ONE YEAR LATER, TEAM USA IS STILL #WORLDJUNIOR CHAMPIONS 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Utylxd9OmS

— USA Hockey (@usahockey) January 6, 2025

The Athletic ($): Frank Vatrano is the latest player to take payment deferrals, signing a three-year extension with the Anaheim Ducks. Are deferrals the next big thing in NHL contracts? The execs weigh in.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins might not have started this season the way they wanted to, but they’ve made up ground and are back in the hunt. The Penguins room highlights the one major difference in this year’s team, as opposed to last. (+)

San Jose Hockey Now: Devils forward Timo Meier reflects on his time with the San Jose Sharks, explaining the impact ‘Jumbo’ Joe Thornton made on him. (+)

Philly Hockey Now: If the Canucks are really going to move their superstars, the Philadelphia Flyers need to be all in on Elias Pettersson, says PhHNs William James.

Detroit Hockey Now: On the back of a four-game win streak, here are five things the Detroit Red Wings are doing differently under new head coach Todd McLellan.

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