NJHN Daily: Devils Nico Hischier Update; Chris Kreider Rangers Trade?

It’s interesting to zoom the lens out on what’s going on with Tri-State hockey. The New Jersey Devils’ win-now window is just opening. Meanwhile, the New York Rangers’ window is closing. The New York Islanders’ window seems to be closing, but we’ll know more when we find out who the general manager is going to be.

Regardless of their differences, they’re all going to be making changes this summer.

Part of those changes for the Blueshirts might involve cutting ties with some household names. More on that in the links.

Elsewhere, an update on Nico Hischier’s injury, Pittsburgh’s coaching search, and the case for Brendan Shanahan on Long Island.

Let’s do that hockey

Devils News

DailyFaceoff: One year after being fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Sheldon Keefe explains he’s rooting for the Maple Leafs’ success in the playoffs from afar.

Devils fans were rightfully concerned as captain Nico Hischier suffered a lower-body injury playing for Switzerland’s at the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship. Switzerland, however, provided an update that his injury is “not serious,” but Hischier will miss the remainder of the tournament as a precaution, and will rehab this injury as he begins his offseason.

🤕 Für Captain Nico Hischier ist die WM vorzeitig beendet. Der 26-Jährige hat sich im Gruppenspiel gegen Deutschland eine Muskelverletzung zugezogen.

🏒 Pour le capitaine Nico Hischier, les Mondiaux sont terminés prématurément.

👉🏼 https://t.co/sijCVWUwhU #SIHF #MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/v7cMGdkfZB

— Swiss Ice Hockey (@SwissIceHockey) May 16, 2025

NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: According to Elliotte Friedman on the latest 32 Thoughts podcast, the Pittsburgh Penguins have interviewed or are targeting interviews with several favorites for the job, including Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love, former Ottawa Senators coach D.J. Smith, and are thought to have talked to Jay Leach.

NYI Hockey Now: The New York Islanders need to get Lou Lamoriello’s predecessor right. It could be the most important decision in the trajectory of their franchise in the last few decades. Here’s why Brendan Shanahan could be a perfect fit.

Forever Blueshirts: The New York Rangers could be undergoing a massive overhaul this summer. Here’s why it’s time for the Blueshirts to finally trade Chris Kreider.

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