New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 9/23/24
Here are your links for today:
Devils Links
Preseason hockey is happening! The Devils kicked off their preseason slate with a 4-2 loss to the Islanders on Sunday as Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt both tallied goals. [Devils NHL]
Done deal:
Dawg’s hungry for more.
We’ve agreed to terms with Dawson Mercer on a three-year deal.
: https://t.co/uWf6xrtJDc#NJDevils | #MadeInJersey pic.twitter.com/MCZvP5TJDh
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) September 20, 2024
#NJDevils Dawson Mercer is back. Smile and all! pic.twitter.com/z4xMTBmUdr
— Kristy Flannery (@InStilettos_NHL) September 21, 2024
A look at five players on the roster who have bounce-back potential this coming season: [Devils on the Rush]
Hockey Links
Dylan Guenther gets an eight-year contract:
Here for the long haul.
We’ve signed Dylan Guenther to an eight-year contract. pic.twitter.com/7MQxkG8N0s
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) September 20, 2024
Hearing Dylan Guenther and Utah closing in on an eight-year extension at slightly above $7M per.
The Utahns lock up a key piece.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) September 20, 2024
History!
#UtahHC has their first goal in franchise history!
It was Milos Keleman, putting the puck in his own empty net on a delayed penalty. Oopsies! #stlbluespic.twitter.com/7P16YWAS0g
— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) September 23, 2024
Evander Kane will miss some time:
Evander Kane had his surgery Friday in NYC. No exact timeline for recovery, but not expected to be available until January/February.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) September 22, 2024
“Days after missing a physical at the beginning of training camp, Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner made a brief statement, saying, ‘All I can say at this time is everyone knows why I couldn’t be there. I am waiting calmly for things to be sorted out.’” [Sportsnet]
“You want more goals? More teams might be the answer.” A look at what expansion means for offense in the NHL: [The Athletic ($)]
“I don’t think there’s a playbook out there for this situation and what has happened. And that’s OK. I think we’re going to learn and lean on each other as we go on.” On how the Blue Jackets are grappling with tragedy: [ESPN]
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