NJHN Daily: Coaching Rumor; Devils Cornered; Cooper Trolls Maurice

With their backs against the wall, the New Jersey Devils make their way to Raleigh, North Carolina for Game 5. Will they get any help by way of reinforcement? It seems unlikely, and the team you saw on Sunday is likely what you see on Tuesday, barring any changes with healthy scratches.

Nico Hischier said the series isn’t over, “yet.” Can the captain band the boys together and shock the Carolina Hurricanes in their barn?

In the links, another key injury on the blueline.

Elsewhere, Yaroslav Askarov details Mackenzie Blackwoods importance to him, Paul Maurice trolls Jon Cooper, and a head coaching rumor that may or may not be surprising.

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils News

New Jersey Hockey Now: Game 4 didn’t go the Devils’ way. The loss was a result of their lack of punch on the power play, while the Canes converted on theirs. Now, they’re on the brink of elimination.

More NJHN: It didn’t help that their injuries woes just got deeper. The Devils were without Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon already. Now, Johnathan Kovacevic is the latest blueline injury.

NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

Boston Hockey Now: The Boston Bruins are likely to move on from interim head coach, Joe Sacco. The coaching search is underway, and Andrew Fantucchio names five candidates who could fill the role, including… John Tortorella?!

San Jose Hockey Now: Yaroslav Askarov is undoubtedly the goaltender of the future in the San Jose Sharks organization. In talking about who his goalie partner will be next season, he detailed by ex-Devil, and former Sharks’ goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood meant so much to him. (+)

Florida Hockey Now: Amid the controversy that was the Matthew Tkachuk hit on Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper trolled Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice, using his own words against him in a press conference.

The Score: How about this for the latest word on the rumor mill? The Anaheim Ducks’ vacant head coaching role could be filled by… Joel Quenneville?

NYI Hockey Now: There will be changes to the New York Islanders‘ front office. They’ve already let go of GM Lou Lamoriello. However, here’s the one front office member that needs to be retained.

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