New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 2/28/25
Here are your links for today:
Devils Links
Mackenzie Blackwood once again had New Jersey’s number as the Avalanche claimed a 5-1 win over the Devils on Wednesday. [Devils NHL]
Some Devils talk here:
New PDOcast with @harmandayal2:
•Long chat about the Devils + their future decisions
•Changing dynamic in NHL + demands for defenseman
•Dylan Samberg’s importance to what the Jets are doing
•Kent Johnson putting it all together offensively this yearhttps://t.co/eMONgUjN11— Dimitri Filipovic (@DimFilipovic) February 27, 2025
“The one team everyone believes will absolutely 100-per-cent trade for a centre? New Jersey.” [Sportsnet]
“But among the teams that I believe have called Montreal on either Evans and/or Armia: Winnipeg, Toronto, Edmonton, New Jersey and Minnesota, among others.” [TSN]
“When analyzing what prevents the New Jersey Devils from taking a healthy step forward from an inconsistent team with upside, there are a few factors that you can point to. The NHL trade deadline is just eight days away, and perhaps that’s when said factors will be addressed. However, one thing is long overdue. The Devils must end the first line experiment with Ondrej Palat.” [New Jersey Hockey Now]
“The 2024-25 Devils have arguably the best power play of all time this season. How does it work and why are they so successful?” [Devils’ Advocates]
Hockey Links
“Which forwards can actually move the needle? Which forwards can capably fill depth roles? Which forwards should teams probably avoid?” [The Athletic ($)]
On Mikko Rantanen and the Hurricanes:
What’s going on with #Canes and Mikko Rantanen?
Sources indicate even if Carolina gets a hard “no” on contract extension, they are “very much” willing to keep Rantanen for playoff run.
Latest on @SportsOnPrimeCA tonight:pic.twitter.com/AGbwN6Ol5X
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) February 28, 2025
A notable loss for the Rangers:
#NYR Adam Fox is going on IR with an upper-body injury.
He’ll be out for a little bit, but team is confident he’ll be with them for the stretch run of the season.
— Mollie Walker (@MollieeWalkerr) February 26, 2025
An impressive mark for Lane Hutson:
Lane Hutson is the first rookie defenceman to collect 40 assists in fewer than 60 games since Nicklas Lidstrom in 1991-92 #GoHabsGo
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) February 28, 2025
Congrats to the Schenn brothers:
Congratulations to Brayden and Luke Schenn on becoming the first pair of brothers in #NHL history to both hit the 1,000 game milestone in the same season.
Brayden crosses the 1,000 mark tonight in Washington. pic.twitter.com/kINqwfQP6e
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) February 28, 2025
Well then:
The NHL is expecting one of its largest crowds ever at this weekend’s outdoor game in Columbus
Steve Mayer, president of NHL content and events, says more than 90,000 fans are set to attend the Red Wings and Blue Jackets’ #StadiumSeries clash at Ohio Stadium ️ pic.twitter.com/ejYx04oAVh
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) February 27, 2025
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