New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 1/17/25
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Nico Hischier scored a pair of goals in Sheldon Keefe’s return to Toronto, but the Devils gave up a third-period lead, and the Leafs took a 4-3 win in overtime Thursday. [Devils NHL]
Sheldon Keefe on his return to Toronto: “I have a very clear sense of who I am as a coach, what I can offer to the group and how to succeed in the league. For all those reasons, I’m grateful for the opportunity that I had here.” [Devils NHL]
Simon Nemec appears to be eager to be back in the NHL: “The farm league is really tough, with grinding, battling (…) I believe I’ve proven multiple times that I belong in the NHL. I just have to wait for another chance and grab it when it comes.” [The Hockey Writers]
“While it may be easier to move either, or both, of Miller and Pettersson in the off-season, it’s not impossible something could happen before March 7. If it does, keep an eye on New Jersey for either player. They have assets and player pieces the Canucks could find attractive, and at the moment are on track to have about $7.469 million in deadline day salary cap space, according to PuckPedia.” [Sportsnet]
Roster move:
#NEWS: We have recalled F Brian Halonen from Utica (AHL). He has joined the team in Toronto for this morning’s skate.
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) January 16, 2025
Hockey Links
Tristan Jarry heads to the AHL:
Goaltender Joel Blomqvist has been recalled from @WBSPenguins (AHL). Goaltender Tristan Jarry has been re-assigned to WBS. pic.twitter.com/YVmS2IMDR4
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 16, 2025
Things have not gone particularly well for the Penguins on Kyle Dubas’ watch as GM. A look at what he’s done in Pittsburgh: [Daily Faceoff]
More history for Ovi:
Alex Ovechkin has surpassed Jaromir Jagr for the most goaltenders scored on in NHL history, now totaling 179 after scoring his first career goal against Leevi Merilainen tonight. pic.twitter.com/e5rZwPGfyX
— Capitals PR (@CapitalsPR) January 17, 2025
John Tavares will miss some time for the Leafs:
The Maple Leafs have placed John Tavares on IR with a lower-body injury
In a corresponding move, Fraser Minten has been recalled from the Marlies pic.twitter.com/P8FDZkmvJT
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 16, 2025
How did the Capitals reset? “Taking a creative and proactive approach, as the Capitals have over the last couple of seasons, can be the reset that transforms a team’s trajectory. And that is something a handful of playoff hopefuls should seriously consider as the 2025 deadline approaches.” [The Athletic ($)]
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