Amidst speculation about GM Tom Fitzgerald’s job security, NJ Advance Media’s Ryan Novozinsky reports that Fitzgerald has the full support of ownership and his job is not in jeopardy. There was some disappointment late last week when New Jersey wasn’t able to get a trade in place for Quinn Hughes while the team has struggled as of late, winning just six of 16 games since top … [Read more...] about Devils Not Planning On Making A GM Change
Four-Time Cup Champion Bobby Rousseau Passes Away At Age 85
Former Montreal Canadiens forward Bobby Rousseau has passed away at the age of 85, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Rousseau was a part of the Canadiens’ push to two rounds of back-to-back Stanley Cup wins, in 1965 and 1966, then 1968, and 1969. He also won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s best rookie in 1962, after posting 21 goals and 45 points in 70 … [Read more...] about Four-Time Cup Champion Bobby Rousseau Passes Away At Age 85
Horvat Expected To Miss One To Three Weeks
It appears that the Islanders have avoided the worst-case scenario when it comes to injured center Bo Horvat. Stefan Rosner of The Hockey News reports that the initial indication is that the veteran will miss one to three weeks with a lower-body injury but that there was no structural damage. The injury occurred in the second period of Thursday’s game against Anaheim; he left … [Read more...] about Horvat Expected To Miss One To Three Weeks
Devils Place Timo Meier On Non-Roster List, Recall Calen Addison
According to a team announcement, the New Jersey Devils have placed forward Timo Meier on the non-roster list for personal leave/family health matter. New Jersey has recalled defenseman Calen Addison from the AHL’s Utica Comets in a corresponding roster move. Factoring in the Devils’ announcement from a few days ago, when Meier initially took a personal leave of absence, it … [Read more...] about Devils Place Timo Meier On Non-Roster List, Recall Calen Addison
Timo Meier Taking Personal Leave Of Absence
The New Jersey Devils announced today that forward Timo Meier is taking a personal leave of absence to tend to a family health matter. As is customary in situations such as these, no further detail was provided nor was a timeline on Meier’s absence noted. That’s to be expected in situations like these, where the hockey, to be frank, becomes completely secondary to whatever is … [Read more...] about Timo Meier Taking Personal Leave Of Absence