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NJHN Daily: Devils Multiverse; NYR Land Sullivan; Cooper Rumor Debunked

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3 weeks ago

May 3, 2025

In an alternate timeline where Mike Sullivan was ready to leave the Pittsburgh Penguins last spring, he very well may be the current coach of the New Jersey Devils. However, he’s now the bench boss of their bitter rival, for the New York Rangers. Plenty in the links below on the fallout of the Sullivan hire across multiple teams.

Elsewhere, there were rumors about Jon Cooper. They’ve been debunked. Speaking of Tampa Bay, Isaac Howard could be on the move, and a goodbye letter to Marc-Andre Fleury.

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils News

New Jersey Hockey Now: On Thursday’s breakup day, a handful of Devils reveals, including key injuries, could have future implications.

More NJHN: Before there was Sheldon Keefe, the Devils intended to hire Mike Sullivan, who is now the New York Rangers head coach for the next five seasons.

NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: It appears top forward prospect Isaac Howard will not sign with the Tampa Bay Lightning. That means he’s likely to be traded, and is exactly the caliber of player Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas is going after.

Boston Hockey Now: Although it was a quick decision for Mike Sullivan, the Boston Bruins were one of the teams who were hot for him to be their next bench boss. Now that he’s made his choice, who do the Bruins turn to?

NYI Hockey Now: In an exclusive interview with NYI Hockey Now, Grant Hutton highlights his season, the injuries he overcame, what went wrong, and his NHL future.

Vegas Hockey Now: A goodbye letter to Marc-Andre Fleury. The pleasure was all ours.

The Athletic ($): Peter Baugh of The Athletic spoke with former players of Mike Sullivan—including Matt Cullen, Brian Boyle, and Mike Rupp—to learn more about what he’s like as a head coach.

Sportsnet: To heck with all those rumors about Jon Cooper. He’ll be back behind the Tampa Bay Lightning bench next season.

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