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NJHN Daily: Another Devils Makeover; Sullivan Dodges Penguins Firing Q
The disappointment between last season’s exit interview with Tom Fitzgerald was different than this seasons. The New Jersey Devils finished outside the playoffs looking in. Therefore, the Devils GM explained there would be changes. However, despite the rocky road, there was progress when they got back into the postseason. According to Fitzgerald, it still wasn’t good enough, and he was more focused on changes as opposed to doubling down confidence in his roster.
Elsewhere, Mike Sullivan dodges Penguins firing question in New York Rangers introduction, Joel Quenneville hired, and can the New York Islanders land two top targets in the draft?
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New Jersey Hockey Now: Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald is not satisfied with this season’s outcome, and explains there will be changes to the roster.
More NJHN: Lenni Hameenaho is the latest prospect to sign an entry-level contract with the Devils, as the budding Finnish forward inked a three-year contract on Thursday.
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The Athletic ($): The Carolina Hurricanes eliminated the Devils in five games. However, they’re holding their own against the Eastern Conference best Washington Capitals. Here’s why the Canes are Stanley Cup favorites.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: In his introductory press conference with the New York Rangers, Mike Sullivan dodged the questions around his release from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Instead, he shifted the focus to the importance of a coach’s relationship with a GM.
Florida Hockey Now: The Anaheim Ducks decided it’s been long enough for Joel Quenneville to be absent from the NHL, hiring the former Florida Panthers head coach to be their bench boss after some extensive research on Quenneville’s growth since he was forced to resign in 2021.
NYI Hockey Now: The New York Islanders have a huge decision to make first overall. Do they go with the consensus first overall pick, defenseman, Matthew Schaefer? Or do they take the local boy, James Hagens, who is at worst a top-3 pick? Well, how about a scenario where they can take both?
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