New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 4/16/25
Here are your links for today:
Devils Links
Brian Dumoulin scored first career overtime winner to give the Devils a 5-4 victory over the Bruins on Tuesday. [Devils NHL]
“The Hurricanes are the better team. There’s no question, but they’re not unbeatable. There are ways to get by them, and one of those ways will be the Devils getting their top scorers away from the Jordan Staal line. Let’s look at how head coach Sheldon Keefe can do that and why splitting up Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt might be the best option.” [Devils on the Rush ($)]
Paul Cotter gets a two-game suspension:
New Jersey’s Paul Cotter has been suspended for two games for an illegal check to the head against NY Islanders’ Adam Pelech. https://t.co/mF1jSNZ9U3
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) April 14, 2025
Hockey Links
Who is the best overall goalie? Who is the best overall forward? Who is the most complete player? The 2024-2025 NHLPA player poll is here: [NHLPA]
A look at the Stanley Cup Checklist, an assessment of what it takes to grind through the playoffs and win the ultimate prize: [The Athletic ($)]
Darnell Nurse gets a one-game suspension:
Edmonton’s Darnell Nurse has been suspended for one game for cross-checking against Los Angeles’ Quinton Byfield. https://t.co/mZDe51ynMz
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) April 16, 2025
Logan Couture is retiring:
Logan Couture is retiring from the NHL. The Sharks captain is physically unable to continue to play. pic.twitter.com/SPHIchuPRE
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 15, 2025
A bizarre moment in the Montreal-Chicago game:
Frank Nazar’s shootout attempt was initially called a miss, but after review it was overturned and called a goal as the puck got stuck in the back of the net
Chicago ultimately won the shootout. pic.twitter.com/1DmxR0Wf3A
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 15, 2025
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