New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 3/21/25
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It all came unraveled. The Flames scored four third-period goals to blow past the Devils and claim a 5-3 win on a thoroughly disappointing Thursday night. [Devils NHL]
“When the New Jersey Devils acquired Jacob Markstrom to pair with Jake Allen, they looked to have assembled one of the league’s best veteran goaltending tandems. While that has proven to be the case, I don’t think anyone expected it would be Allen driving the bus for the team during its most important stretch of the season. He has started more games than Jacob Markstrom in 2025 and is one of the biggest reasons – if not the biggest – they’re still comfortably holding onto a playoff spot.” [Infernal Access ($)]
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“American billionaire Dan Friedkin has emerged as a strong ownership option to bring the NHL to Houston, sources told ESPN. Attempts to reach The Friedkin Group for comment were unsuccessful, but NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly confirmed in an email that the league has met with the group ‘on a number of occasions about potential interest in a Houston expansion franchise.’” [ESPN]
A look at how the NHL could try to balance the tax question around the league: [Sportsnet]
How could the NHL improve the postseason? A look at some options: [The Athletic ($)]
“The NHL is teasing a potential new era for its annual all-star showcase. Following the runaway success of last month’s 4 Nations Face-Off, which replaced the NHL’s traditional All-Star Game, the league is prepared to roll out something entirely different again in February 2026 when the New York Islanders host the sport’s top skaters at UBS Arena.” [ESPN]
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