5:53 p.m.: Chytil is listed on the Rangers’ lineup card for Game 3 and will play, per The Athletic’s Peter Baugh. He’s been taken off long-term injured reserve as a result, although the move has no salary cap ramifications in the postseason. 5:43 p.m.: Pre-game line rushes indicate that Rangers center Filip Chytil is likely to draw in for tonight’s Game 3 against the … [Read more...] about Rangers’ Filip Chytil To Return For Game 3
Fitzgerald: Tenth Pick Could Be Trade Chip
At the beginning of the season, the Devils weren’t expected to be picking in the top ten but that’s where they find themselves after the lottery earlier this week. Speaking after the lottery, GM Tom Fitzgerald indicated to reporters including team reporter Amanda Stein that it’s not a guarantee he’ll use the tenth pick next month, suggesting it’s an option to be moved if the … [Read more...] about Fitzgerald: Tenth Pick Could Be Trade Chip
Devils Re-Sign Maxwell Willman, Nathan Légaré
The Devils announced Tuesday that they’ve re-signed forwards Maxwell Willman and Nathan Légaré to one-year, two-way deals with matching $775K cap hits and NHL salaries. Per the team, Willman will earn a $275K AHL salary with $300K guaranteed, while Légaré will earn an AHL salary of $85K. Willman, 29, returns for his second season in New Jersey. He played in 18 games last season … [Read more...] about Devils Re-Sign Maxwell Willman, Nathan Légaré
Coaching Notes: Devils, Blues, Kings
The New Jersey Devils plan to solidify a new head coach within the next 7-to-10 days, per The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun (Twitter link). New Jersey just lost interim head coach Travis Green to a four-year contract with the Ottawa Senators, leaving their commanding spot vacant for the first time since firing Lindy Ruff in March. Green led the Devils to a 38-39-5 record, in his two … [Read more...] about Coaching Notes: Devils, Blues, Kings
Devils Had Talks With Craig Berube
Jonathan Bailey of New Jersey Hockey Now is reporting that the New Jersey Devils had detailed talks with former Stanley Cup champion head coach Craig Berube regarding the Devil’s head coaching vacancy. The 58-year-old Berube won the Stanley Cup with the Blues during his first season behind the bench in 2019 and was fired this past December after a 13-14-1 to start the season. … [Read more...] about Devils Had Talks With Craig Berube