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“Injuries always seem to be a storyline for the New Jersey Devils, and they’re testing the team’s depth early in 2025-26.” [Devils on the Rush ($)]
“What’s making Arseny Gritsyuk such a good fit with the Devils? His adaptability is a key factor, says Arthur Staple on the latest Devils Rink Report.” [New Jersey Hockey Now]
“Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt and Nico Hischier are an overpowering 1-2-3 punch up front, but the Devils didn’t have enough secondary scoring outside of that elite trio last year. New Jersey’s middle-six forwards are performing at a far higher level in 2025-26, with Gritsyuk emerging as a key catalyst.” [The Athletic ($)]
The Hockey PDOcast: “Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Bryce Salvador to deep dive the first 13 games the Devils have played. They discuss the highs of the 8-game winning streak followed by the lows of their recent 4-game road trip, the impact of the injuries they’ve sustained along the way, getting the most out of how much Jack Hughes is creating on the top line, Arseny Gritsyuk’s usage, Dawson Mercer’s bounceback season, and the teams that have been most impressive from ice level viewings so far this season.” [Sportsnet]
“Four days ago, the New Jersey Devils inked veteran netminder Jacob Markstrom to a two-year contract with an AAV of $6 million. It was previously reported that the two sides were looking to get a deal done months ago, with the goalie’s camp seeking a longer term than what was given. Now that it’s been a few days, I’ve settled into my thoughts on the matter.” [Devils’ Advocates]
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This was a bizarre one: “The Nashville Predators disagreed that a ‘weird’ Minnesota Wild overtime goal scored with the net displaced on Tuesday night should have counted.” [ESPN]
Stars will get a Stadium Series game:
Some interesting nuggets about the Eastern Conference early on in the season: “Everyone is .500 or better – Yep, all 16 teams. A bunch of them have lost more than they’ve won, of course, but this is the NHL and that doesn’t have to matter. Not one team is below the mediocrity mark, compared to six teams in the West.” [The Athletic ($)]
You hate to see it: “J.T. Miller didn’t hold back following the New York Rangers’ 3-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday night. Speaking with reporters after the game, Miller said the Rangers, who are now 6-6-2 through their first 14 games of the 2025-26 regular season, need to play better, and that it starts with him.” [Daily Faceoff]
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