DitD & Open Post – 3/10/25: Lifeless Edition

New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 3/10/25

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Devils Links

ICYMI: Tom Fitzgerald’s big acquisitions from the trade deadline.

Johnathan Kovacevic signs a five-year extension:

Friday’s game against the Jets saw a lifeless effort reminiscent of Tom Fitzgerald’s work at the deadline. Winnipeg won 6-1. [Devils NHL]

Then on Sunday, Cody Glass, Erik Haula and Dawson Mercer scored as the Devils took a 3-1 win over the Flyers. [Devils NHL]

Injury updates:

“General manager Tom Fitzgerald was in a tough spot. There were basically 24 buyers this season, so there was not much to choose from among sellers. You also don’t want to go all-in on rentals with Hughes and Jonas Siegenthaler done for the season; in Siegenthaler’s case, it’s the regular season for now. Still, the Devils could have had a better trade deadline, and some of the players they were targeting raised even more concerns about what this front office views as needs for this team.” [Devils on the Rush]

“Yegorov’s tracking and size blend stand out the most. He looks massive in net, quickly setting and filling up space. He’s clutch in key moments, stonewalling momentum-sapping attacks and withstanding relentless pressure at the crease. Rebound control and chaotic movement have been the weak points of his game across his NCAA performances. Pucks redirecting into the slot have given him the most trouble. Still, this is a goaltender stopping shots in volume at just 18 years old—the future is bright for the St. Petersburg product.” [Elite Prospects]

Hockey Links

Trade deadline assessments, grades and notes from around the league: [The Athletic ($)] [ESPN ($)] [Sportsnet] [The Hockey News]

Connor Ingram:

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