New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 1/8/25
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Jacob Markstrom put in some impressive work in net on Monday as he backstopped the Devils to a 3-2 win over the Kraken. [Devils NHL]
Jacob Markstrom was LOCKED IN against Seattle:
Jacob Markstrom had 3 save of the year candidates in one game @BillSpaulding | @KenDaneykoMSG | #NJDevils pic.twitter.com/iHdrQjOnmX
— Devils on MSG (@DevilsMSGN) January 7, 2025
Jack Hughes is the first player to record 200+ assists for the Devils in his first 350 career games: [r/Devils]
“The biggest concern with this Devils team is the lack of finishing talent, something they failed to address this offseason. Some of the poor shooting luck will sort itself out, but some of it very much looks like a problem that needs fixing.” [Devils on the Rush]
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“When it comes to (Elias) Pettersson in particular, it seems as though the Canucks are serious about considering moving him. Multiple teams are believed to have shown interest, and a third party source points out that Carolina and Vancouver did have discussions on Pettersson last season, so that could be a logical landing place now.” [TSN]
“Earlier this season, the Rangers offered struggling center Mika Zibanejad to Vancouver in return for (J.T.) Miller. The Canucks turned down the offer. It’s no secret that the Rangers are very interested in Miller, who was drafted by New York in 2011 and played his first six NHL seasons there.” [The Athletic ($)]
Scott Wheeler gives an assessment of the more than 100 drafted and draft-eligible NHL prospects who participated in the World Juniors tournament: [The Athletic ($)]
“The mental health training program launched by the NHL Players’ Association roughly a year ago is expanding to those in the minors in the American Hockey League and ECHL.” [Associated Press]
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