New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 7/3/24
By now you’ve likely seen the big moves out of the early part of free agency, so we’ll just hit some of the highlights here. Your links for today:
Devils Links
The schedule is out, and Dougie delivers once again:
Class is in session. pic.twitter.com/gL3gI44OnW
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) July 2, 2024
Tomas Tatar is back for another season:
Reeled back in our Tuna!
We’re pumped to have you back in Jerz, Tomas.
: https://t.co/F557EOVvQY pic.twitter.com/gB1L2TyatT
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) July 2, 2024
A few notes here out of Devils Development Camp, which is rolling along this week for prospects in the organization: [Devils NHL]
Hockey Links
A handy spot here for tracking signings around the league. What have you liked so far in the first days of free agency? What makes you grimace? [ESPN]
Anyone left on the board you’re interested in?
After day 2 of free agency, here are the top 15 remaining UFAs ranked by points last season:
1. Joe Pavelski (not officially retired)
2. Vladimir Tarasenko
3. Daniel Sprong
4. James van Riemsdyk
5. Tyler Johnson
6. Jack Roslovic
7. Cam Atkinson
8. Justin Schultz
9.…— CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) July 2, 2024
It’s still a little hard to comprehend Steven Stamkos not in a Lightning jersey: “At the intersection of brotherly love and cold-hearted business, the Tampa Bay Lightning found themselves separating one of the NHL’s closest, most successful and longest-running duos this week.” [The Athletic ($)]
“The NHL delivered on the promise of a busy market, with names flying off the board all day. There was plenty of movement of unrestricted free agents, several big extensions and even a handful of trades. Let’s recap the day with 10 lessons we can pull from a frantic day.” [The Athletic ($)]
“The NHL lifted its ban on longtime coach Joel Quenneville and executives Stan Bowman and Al MacIsaac on Monday, clearing the way for their return to the league more than two years after they were punished in the fallout from the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal.” [Associated Press] [The Athletic ($)]
Good for Yegor:
Congratulations to Yegor Sharangovich of the Calgary #Flames on signing a 5-year contract $5.75mm/yr) extension!#WeAreGoldStar! pic.twitter.com/TJw3IUD3uk
— Dan Milstein (@HockeyAgent1) July 1, 2024
Victor Hedman gets an extension:
Heddy, set, go!
We have signed defenseman Victor Hedman to a four-year contract extension worth an AAV of $8 million.
: https://t.co/71ISMzA7Gt pic.twitter.com/XBIUU816A7
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) July 2, 2024
As does Pavel Buchnevich:
Tell a friend to tell a friend…. he’s baaack. #stlblues
DETAILS ➡️ https://t.co/NxcNPAxEwI
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) July 2, 2024
What does the average Hockey Hall of Fame player look like? [r/hockey]
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