New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 8/26/24
Here are your links for today:
Devils Links
Nico in the NHL/NHLPA European Media Tour: “It’s always easier to be the underdog. It was definitely a bit overwhelming sometimes last year, but I think a great learning lesson. Every year is new…it’s another roller-coaster and you’ve got to grow as a group the longer the season gets. You’ve got to stick together because anything is possible.” Also some tidbits in here about NHL expansion: [Sportsnet]
Oh this is nice:
THE BIG MAN HAS ENTERED THE CHAT SHORTHANDED ‼️
Anton Silayev SH #NJDevils
@Igor_LarionovII
1-0 Torpedo #KHLpreseason pic.twitter.com/8FbAD98bLn— Hockey News Hub (@HockeyNewsHub) August 24, 2024
Hockey Links
A notable name on the move:
Askarov is on the move!
The @PredsNHL have traded goaltender Yaroslav Askarov to the @SanJoseSharks! pic.twitter.com/3kMrqXVQ4A
— NHL (@NHL) August 23, 2024
Heard a lot of different possibilities over the last week — including Montreal and New Jersey — but it’s the Sharks that get him
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 23, 2024
Some AHL changes:
The American Hockey League’s Board of Governors has unanimously approved the mandatory use of cut-resistant neck protection by all its players and on-ice officials, beginning with the upcoming 2024-25 season.
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— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) August 23, 2024
“Diamond Sports Group, the bankrupt operator of Bally Sports channels, has reached new deals with the NBA and NHL and has ensured that it will broadcast games for teams under its portfolio at least through their upcoming 2024-25 seasons. As part of its agreement, which includes modifications to linear and direct-to-consumer rights, Diamond has dropped the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans, leaving the company with 13 NBA teams and nine NHL teams.” [ESPN]
Who might be the top rookies this season?
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