New Jersey Devils forward prospect Samu Salminen is set to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now (Web link). Salminen has spent the last two seasons at the University of Connecticut, joining the school after six years in Jokerit’s youth program. Salminen has scored 17 points in both his freshman and sophomore seasons, playing in 27 games … [Read more...] about College Hockey Notes: Salminen, Graf, Sergeyev
Poll: Who’s Going To Win The Presidents’ Trophy?
Nearly half of the current playoff field has clinched postseason berths, so attention is quickly turning to playoff positioning battles and who can finish atop the regular-season standings with just over two weeks left in the campaign. The field is crowded at the top, with seven teams within five points of first place. The Rangers currently hold the edge as the only 50-win team … [Read more...] about Poll: Who’s Going To Win The Presidents’ Trophy?
Devils Reassign Santeri Hatakka
The Devils announced Monday afternoon that the team has assigned blue-liner Santeri Hatakka to AHL Utica, indicating that Jonas Siegenthaler could be ready to return Tuesday after missing over two weeks with a concussion. The move brings an end to Hatakka’s fourth recall of the season. Picked up from the Sharks in last year’s Timo Meier trade, Hatakka has provided New Jersey … [Read more...] about Devils Reassign Santeri Hatakka
Devils Notes: Hamilton, Bastian, Siegenthaler, Halonen
Devils interim head coach Travis Green spoke with reporters today, including Ryan Novozinsky of NJ Advance Media, to provide an update on a pair of injured players. He indicated that it’s unlikely that Dougie Hamilton will return at all this season. Hamilton had surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle a little less than four months ago and is currently on LTIR. Since the … [Read more...] about Devils Notes: Hamilton, Bastian, Siegenthaler, Halonen
Trouba Could Return Tonight, Gustafsson Not On Road Trip
The Rangers could have defenseman Jacob Trouba back in their lineup tonight against Arizona, notes Mollie Walker of the New York Post. The 30-year-old has missed the last 11 games due to a lower-body injury and it’s worth noting he still needs the final green light from the medical staff. Trouba has played in 60 games so far this season, posting 22 points along with a … [Read more...] about Trouba Could Return Tonight, Gustafsson Not On Road Trip