New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 4/23/25
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Devils Links
The Devils played better in Game 2 on Tuesday but still just didn’t have enough. Brenden Dillon and Luke Hughes both missed the game with injuries as Carolina took the contest 3-1. The Hurricanes have a 2-0 series lead. [Devils NHL]
*large sigh*
On Luke and Dillon #NJDevils HC Keefe said:
“We’ll have to get back to Jersey after today and see where they’re at. But they’ll be out tonight, Cholowski and Nemec will come in for them.” https://t.co/oJFCM06OHT
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) April 22, 2025
Jim Rutherford says some stuff about Quinn Hughes wanting to play with brothers Jack and Luke!
Jim Rutherford addresses Quinn Hughes’ future with the Canucks. pic.twitter.com/w8J5tK5sqr
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) April 21, 2025
I have been told the NHL is not looking at any tampering charges against the #Canucks regarding Jim Rutherford’s comments yesterday about the Hughes brothers in New Jersey.
— Rick Dhaliwal (@DhaliwalSports) April 22, 2025
Hockey Links
Matthew Tkachuk returns for Florida:
Matthew Tkachuk is IN for Game 1 for the Panthers, making his first appearance since 4 Nations.
For the FIRST time, Florida will dress Tkachuk, Brad Marchand, and Sam Bennett pic.twitter.com/PpkKq5LbtR
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 23, 2025
Lou Lamoriello is out:
#Isles News: The New York Islanders organization announced today that Lou Lamoriello’s contract as President and General Manager will not be renewed. Effective immediately, Operating Partner John Collins will lead a search to find the next General Manager.
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) April 22, 2025
And in Seattle, Disco Dan is out and front office changes:
The #SeaKraken have announced that head coach Dan Bylsma has been relieved of his duties.
Read more → https://t.co/Li8SJQbH6g pic.twitter.com/ltffH5qsTN
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) April 21, 2025
We are proud to announce that Ron Francis has been elevated to President of Hockey Operations, and the #SeaKraken have named Jason Botterill Executive Vice President & General Manager. pic.twitter.com/VGNf0zRfMf
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) April 22, 2025
Well then!
The Caps’ ice crew found Alex Alexeyev’s teeth postgame after he took a stick to the face during Game 1 vs. Montreal
He required dental surgery, but will not miss Game 2
(via @granthpaulsen) pic.twitter.com/xjWBw1POnK
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 22, 2025
“As jury selection began on the first day of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, the Crown revealed its list of potential witnesses, naming a number of NHL players who may be called to testify. The Crown named more than 40 people in total, including 14 players who were members of the 2018 World Junior Championship hockey team and in London, Ont., at the time the alleged sexual assault took place.” [The Athletic ($)]
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