New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 1/6/25
Here are your links for today:
Devils Links
A very late third-period goal from the Sharks gave San Jose a 3-2 win over the Devils on Saturday night. The losing streak has now reached four games. [Devils NHL]
Injury update:
Sheldon Keefe did say that Erik Haula “will miss some time”.
So, we’ll see how that all plays out in terms of a timeline for the #NJDevils forward. https://t.co/m6uXY644Xr
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) January 5, 2025
Nick DeSimone heads to Utah:
Welcome to Salt Lake City, Nick! ️
Utah Hockey Club has claimed defenseman Nick DeSimone off waivers from the New Jersey Devils. pic.twitter.com/O6NoGlxj0W
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) January 5, 2025
“The Devils aren’t getting any offense from their depth lines – that doesn’t mean they’re hurting the team. Plus, the Devils have some exploitable opponents upcoming.” [Infernal Access ($)]
Hockey Links
Elliotte Friedman on J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson: “The Canucks are definitely, definitely looking at the market for both players and you should be prepared for all outcomes.” [Sportsnet]
An interesting deal:
Frank Vatrano has signed a three-year, $18 million extension with the Ducks. ✍️
He will have an AAV of $4.57M due to $9 million being in deferred salary, per @FriedgeHNIC. pic.twitter.com/tjzSGlBf97
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 5, 2025
Frank Vatrano’s 3-year, $18M extension is an interesting one. He will get paid $3M a year in base salary but then $9M in deferred salary. Starting 10 years from now in 2035, will make $900,000 a year for 10 years, and his plan is to live outside of California (and its tax system)…
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) January 5, 2025
Grades for each NHL team at the midway point of this season. On the Devils: “New Jersey has integrated its offseason additions well and is near the top of the Metro Division standings. Coach Sheldon Keefe has brought a detailed approach, and the Devils have draft picks with which they can work ahead of the deadline. They look like legitimate contenders.” [The Athletic ($)]
Team USA takes gold at the World Juniors:
ONE YEAR LATER, TEAM USA IS STILL #WORLDJUNIOR CHAMPIONS pic.twitter.com/Utylxd9OmS
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) January 6, 2025
It’s fun every time!
Forget snow in your forecast…
?! @GiantFoodStores | #TeddyBearTossHershey pic.twitter.com/gmjXk766yc
— Hershey Bears (@TheHersheyBears) January 5, 2025
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