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NJHN Daily: Debunking Devils Trade Rumors; Bruins ‘Extremely Unhappy’
It might have been a short tournament game-wise, but the 4 Nations Face-Off has felt like the length of a season. Tonight, it’s the championship between Team USA & Canada. The red, white, and blue are getting some reinforcements, partially thanks to the New Jersey Devils, as illness and injuries have arisen. More on that in the links.
More in Newark, New Jersey Hockey Now caught up with Simon Nemec. Remember those NHL trade rumors? He clarified his comments. Plus, a welcomed return in goal.
Elsewhere, NHL trade rumors leaving players on Long Island with an unfamiliar feeling, Charlie McAvoy’s injury impacts more than just Team USA, and more expansion?
Let’s do that hockey.
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New Jersey Hockey Now: As injury/illness insurance, Brett Pesce has been invited to Boston as a potential fill-in for Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship.
More NJHN: Comments in a Slovak outlet painted a picture that Simon Nemec perhaps wants out of New Jersey. However, in an interview with NJHN, those comments were clarified. (+)
Even More: Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom returned to the ice for practice for the first time in nearly a month since becoming injured. What it means for his potential return.
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Sportsnet: Kevin Weekes of ESPN took to X on Wednesday and reported that the NHL met with a group from New Orleans about potential expansion. More here.
Chicago Sun ($): Ben Pope reports that the Chicago Sun has learned defenseman Seth Jones is talking with his management about a potential Chicago Blackhawks trade.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Evgeni Malkin doesn’t often speak to the media. In his 19th season, media is a formality he engages in once a month or quarter, pending his newsworthiness or interest. But when the Pittsburgh Penguins center speaks, he usually buries a few gems within his chats.
Boston Hockey Now: Here’s how Charlie McAvoy’s injury creates a long-term issue for the Boston Bruins… and hockey in general.
Speaking of McAvoy, Elliotte Friedman explains the Bruins are “extremely unhappy” with the way Team USA handled their defenseman, citing a lack of proper care.
“The Bruins were extremely unhappy with the way this was handled and they felt McAvoy didn’t get the proper care.”@FriedgeHNIC discusses Team USA’s mistreatment of Charlie McAvoy’s injury with @RealKyper & @jtbourne.#4Nations #NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/KbYCXXTHbA
— Sportsnet 590 The FAN (@FAN590) February 19, 2025
NYI Hockey Now: The New York Islanders aren’t the type of team that typically has NHL trade rumors surrounding them. That’s been a bit different this season, and Casey Cizikas explained the unusual feeling.
Montreal Hockey Now: Marc Dumont deep dives into the 2022 NHL Draft and comes to the conclusion that the Montreal Canadiens picked the best player. And… he wasn’t even one of their first three selections.
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