NJHN Daily: Devils Trade Competitor; Jared McCann Available; Brock Nelson Blunt Future

Let’s set the record straight. There’s been a lot of question whether NHL trade activity is allowed during the 4 Nations Face-Off or not. The answer is yes, it’s allowed. In fact, there have been rumblings that certain players left their locker rooms on the last day of NHL games before the pause, and will not walk back in when play resumes. The New Jersey Devils are continually linked to the market. As for one of their desired targets, a competitor has revealed themselves, and have already spurned the Devils once recently.

Elsewhere, Brock Nelson is blunt about his future on Long Island, Sidney Crosby has an award named after him, and should you believe in Boston anymore?

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils News

New Jersey Hockey Now: Here’s why the 4 Nations Face-Off break came at the perfect time for the Devils.

More NJHN: Yesterday, a report suggested that the Seattle Kraken might have made Jared McCann available. Our Nick Natale explains why he’s just the shooter the Devils need.

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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Beginning now, every rookie sensation that passes through the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League will be chasing the Sidney Crosby Award.

Boston Hockey Now: The Boston Bruins are in a position they haven’t been in for a long time. They’re on the outside of playoff position, looking in. Here are three reasons for optimism, however, say’s BHNs Andrew Fantucchio.

NYI Hockey Now: It’s well-known across the hockey world that the New York Islanders are making a hard push to re-sign Brock Nelson. Here are three ideas on what an extension could look like.

Sportsnet: Speaking of Nelson, he was asked outright his thoughts on an extension with the Islanders. He was up front and honest with his answer. In short, he “wants what’s best for [him].”

Vegas Hockey Now: The Vegas Golden Knights will certainly be buyers at the deadline. It looks like they have the same needs as the Devils, too. They already swept Brandon Saad out from under New Jersey. Could Jake Evans be next?

Chicago Hockey Now: The Chicago Blackhawks‘ season did not go according to plan. Connor Bedard has struggled a bit, and his supporting cast hasn’t been much support at all. Yet, here are three reasons to pay attention to their season the rest of the way when NHL games resume.

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