New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 7/5/24
Here are your links for today:
Devils Links
Uh oh, are we in danger of winning the offseason again? “It’s been a serious makeover, but New Jersey’s defense corps is now one of the best in the league, and their core forward talent is still coming into their own. If the Devils don’t make the playoffs this coming season, Fitzgerald must answer for it. But that isn’t likely to occur. Instead, good days are soon to come.” [The Hockey News]
Who are the Devils getting in Johnathan Kovacevic? [Infernal Access ($)]
A look at the goalie carousel and how the Devils fared: “Even at 34, Markstrom is in fantastic shape and is feeling healthier than he has in a while. New Jersey is one of the fastest skating teams in the league. With the elite scoring talent the Devils have up front, they’re generally more than happy to trade chances, and now they have the right goalie to steal a couple grade-A looks per night.” [The Athletic ($)]
Hockey Links
Vladimir Tarasenko signs in Detroit:
HEADED TO THE TARASENK-SHOW!
The #RedWings today signed forward Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year contract with an AAV of $4.75M. pic.twitter.com/ZLR93snIdW
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 3, 2024
Anton Lundell gets a healthy deal in Florida:
The Florida Panthers have re-signed Anton Lundell to a six-year, $30M contract. ✍️#NHLFreeAgency | @BET99ON pic.twitter.com/38rOvHXGHT
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 3, 2024
“(Jessica) Campbell made history on Wednesday when she was named as an assistant coach of the Kraken, becoming the first woman to hold a full-time coaching position behind the bench of an NHL franchise.” [Sportsnet]
What are the worst contracts that have been signed so far this offseason? [Daily Faceoff]
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