NJHN Daily: Devils Trade Target Revealed; Ex-Forward Thriving in Florida; Elias Pettersson

A 1-4-1 road trip isn’t what anyone imagined, especially the New Jersey Devils. However, two weeks later, and here we are. Certainly, New Jersey’s weaknesses were exposed on this trip. Namely, the depth scoring. In fact, that’s something the Devils are actively trying to address.

Yesterday, we learned of a specific Devils trade target who is having his best season yet. More on that in the links.

Elsewhere,

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils News

New Jersey Hockey Now: According to Pierre LeBrun, the Devils have “kicked tires” and are monitoring the market for Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans.

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ESPN.com: I thought this was fascinating from Greg Wyshinski. Amid Alexander Ovechkin’s chase for Wayne Gretzky’s record, the Great Eight and Great One have shared just one teammate. Can you guess who it is?

Sportsnet: If the Vancouver Canucks do, in fact, trade Elias Pettersson, here are four teams where he’d fit best.

Florida Hockey Now: Ex-New Jersey forward Jesper Boqvist continues to shine in the Sunshine State, making an impact for the Florida Panthers in an increased role.

Montreal Hockey Now: From the Montreal Canadiens perspective, they prefer to keep Jake Evans despite the report that the Devils, among other contenders, have been keeping tabs on his availability. In terms of a contract extension with the Habs, which contracts are potential comparable?

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