New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 9/20/24
We’re back! Training camp is rolling along, and here are your links for today:
Devils Links
Roster to start camp:
The fellas are ready to roll.
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) September 18, 2024
Injury updates:
Updated injury report:
– Luke Hughes (shoulder, out 5-7 more weeks)
– Brett Pesce (surgery recovery, week-to-week)
– Erik Haula (sick, coming back tomorrow)
– Josh Filmon (upper body, week-to-week)CLEARED:
– Simon Nemec (upper body)#NJDevils— Daniel Amoia (@daniel_amoia) September 19, 2024
A roundup of comments from players out of the first day of training camp: [Devils NHL]
And here we have Sheldon Keefe and Tom Fitzgerald speaking with the media: [Devils NHL]
Mercer update:
Tom Fitzgerald said he thinks he’s very close to a deal with Mercer.
“Hopefully we can get that done soon.”#NJDevils
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) September 19, 2024
Dougie on being back on the ice as he returns from injury: “When things get taken away from you, it puts a different perspective for you when hockey’s gone. Now, I’m just happy to be out there. I’m happy to be out there with 10 guys, happy to be out there with 20 guys and doing all that kind of stuff.” [Devils NHL]
Hockey Links
A seven-year deal for Moritz Seider:
IT’S MO-TOWN, BABY
The #RedWings have signed Moritz Seider to a seven-year contract with an AAV of $8,550,000. pic.twitter.com/WuZRSGRC3z
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 19, 2024
“After 37 seasons, Jaromir Jagr’s storied career as a professional hockey player may finally be coming to a close. The 52-year-old said by phone Thursday that he intends to retire after the current Czech Extraliga season.” [The Athletic ($)]
Looks like expansion is on the horizon:
NHL Owners will be meeting soon to approve the expansion opening. Leading candidates/ownership groups are believed to be Fertitta in Houston and Krause in Atlanta. #NHLexpansion #NHL
— Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) September 19, 2024
Results here from The Athletic’s preseason player poll covering topics like LTIR, tax advantages for teams, captains and expansion: [The Athletic ($)]
“The Vegas Golden Knights are reviewing their options, up to and including contract termination, after goaltender Robin Lehner failed to attend training camp for a mandatory pre-season medical exam required to confirm his ineligibility to play, multiple sources told Daily Faceoff.” [Daily Faceoff]
Captain news:
YOUR CAPTAIN NICK FOLIGNO
➡️https://t.co/XjGHc24h5J pic.twitter.com/yco8L6CYk9
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) September 18, 2024
We’re proud to announce Radko Gudas as the ninth captain in Ducks history!
MORE ➡️ https://t.co/yzbA7D2gwC pic.twitter.com/NjNeDXAdAc
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) September 19, 2024
Introducing our 11th captain in franchise history: Victor Hedman ⚡️
➡️ https://t.co/F3rrfXA6Zo pic.twitter.com/pcbbvJ5mr3
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) September 18, 2024
Kyle Okposo heads to retirement:
An open letter from Kyle Okposo. pic.twitter.com/wb5UC6yL4l
— CAA Hockey (@CAAHockey) September 19, 2024
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