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Devils Links
Everything is great really:
“It’s an incredibly unfortunate story, but word came Friday that Jack Hughes suffered a hand injury while at a team dinner Thursday night. Exact details are unknown at this time, but it’s believed he slipped and cut his hand, in what multiple sources are calling a ‘fluke accident.’” [Sportsnet]
Another one:
Some good news:
In Saturday’s game against the Capitals, the Devils blew a 2-0 lead but Simon Nemec finished Washington off in the shootout and delivered New Jersey a 3-2 win. [Devils NHL]
“On the heels of signing a seven-year contract extension worth $9 million per year, Luke Hughes has not yet played like a $9 million defenseman. This was supposed to be his breakout season. It still could be, but it hasn’t played out that way through 17 games.” [Devils on the Rush ($)]
Hockey Links
Adrian Kempe gets an eight-year deal:
A look around the Metropolitan Division at rookies making early marks for their teams: [NHL.com]
“With some NHLers already officially on teams, and other roster spots seemingly starting to be finalized behind the scenes, which players are making their cases to crack an Olympic roster with their early performances this season?” [The Athletic ($)]
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