Devils Daily: Senators Ticked at Tkachuk; Quinn Crossroads; Crease Battle
There’s a decision coming for the New Jersey Devils that doesn’t involve a wait and see with Quinn Hughes. In fact, training camp will reveal a handful of battles. Who will fill the 3C role? Who will be the 13th forward? Is there another trade coming down the line with 14 NHL forwards?
Yet, perhaps the biggest question of them all is what will the goaltending rotation look like? We know Jake Allen will be one of at least two goaltenders in rotation. But, how does Nico Daws and David Rittich fit into all of this? More on that in the links below.
Now, on Quinn, he’s at a crossroads. Chris Johnston gave us his insight also in the links below.
Elsewhere, Ottawa Senators ticked at Brady Tkachuk, Detroit’s default GM? And more.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils open camp knowing Jake Allen is on the roster. The real question is who plays behind him and whether the cheap committee can out-perform Jacob Markstrom’s low bar last season. Four preseason games against the New York Islanders and New York Rangers are the only on-ice looks before the real schedule starts, and the suggested split puts Nico Daws under the microscope on the second night of a back-to-back.
Quinn Hughes is at a crossroads in Minnesota — and the pull of playing with his brothers in New Jersey is only making the decision harder.
College hockey is coming back to the Prudential Center for the first time since 2014 — and this December matchup should be a fun one.
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Boston Hockey Now: The Boston Bruins’ decision to lock Fraser Minten up early makes sense when you dig into the projection and the role he already earned. Seven years is a real commitment for a player with only 107 NHL games, but the numbers and the trust from the coaching staff back it up.
San Jose Hockey Now: The San Jose Sharks signed goaltender Ilya Samsonov to a one-year, $850,000 two-way deal, giving the former Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs netminder another shot at an NHL job. So, how does he fit in the Bay Area?
Detroit Hockey Now: Is Sean Horcoff going to be the Detroit Red Wings GM by default?
The Athletic ($): The Ottawa Senators answered a bunch of questions about Brady Tkachuk yesterday, and they’re all on the same page. They’re moving on. In fact, they’re a little ticked at the ex-captains departure.
NHL.com: Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry shut down the Connor Hellebuyck speculation again, saying the trade talk “is not worth our time” as the team tries to focus on the upcoming season. The noise around the Vezina winner still refuses to quiet down.
Sidney Crosby told reporters he wants to keep playing “for a number of years” and is in ongoing talks with the Pittsburgh Penguins on a new deal as he approaches age 39.
TSN: Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned as a restricted free agent in Detroit, but Pierre LeBrun reports the defenseman still intends to report to training camp even without a contract while the Red Wings search for a new GM.
Pro Hockey Rumors: Carolina added defensive depth by signing Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year, $850,000 contract ahead of camp.