New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 5/2/25
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The Devils held their end-of-the-season locker clean out and breakup day on Thursday. Hear from Nico Hischier, Jacob Markstrom and the rest of the team: [Devils NHL]
Some notables:
It’s a knee injury for Johnny Kovacevic that he sustained on the first shift of Game 3.
It will likely require surgery and he’s not sure he will be ready for the start of next year’s training camp.#NJDevils
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) May 1, 2025
On raising the bar for next season, here’s what Nico Hischier had to poignantly say about his #NJDevils team:
“I think the next step for this team is having a great year, winning the division, and from there on, going for the playoff run. That’s what I’m looking for.” pic.twitter.com/cE6IW6RTTP
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) May 1, 2025
Brett Pesce on Nico Hischier:
“I would follow him to the end.”#NJDevils
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) May 1, 2025
Asked Jacob Markstrom, entering the final year of his contract, if he’s given thought to signing an early extension with the #NJDevils:
“If Fitzy is calling, I’m answering.”
— James Nichols (@JamesNicholsNHL) May 1, 2025
Cody Glass, a pending RFA, “would love” to return to the #NJDevils
— James Nichols (@JamesNicholsNHL) May 1, 2025
Daniel Sprong says he wants to come back next year and believes his numbers from past seasons show that he can produce in a bottom-six role.
— Bill Spaulding (@BillSpaulding) May 1, 2025
Nate Bastian was first to meet the #NJDevils media this morning.
He’s a UFA for the first time in his career heading into this summer. Says of course he wants to be back, this is his home.
But “will let the dust settle.”
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) May 1, 2025
Hockey Links
The second round is shaping up:
THE ORANGE AND BLUE ARE THROUGH
The @EdmontonOilers rattle off four straight wins and are off to the Second Round! #StanleyCup
Presented by @NavyFederal pic.twitter.com/MaIQvBjL00
— NHL (@NHL) May 2, 2025
THE MAPLE LEAFS MARCH ON
The @MapleLeafs advance to the Second Round of the #StanleyCup Playoffs for the second time in three years!
Presented by @NavyFederal pic.twitter.com/VJM29GTsls
— NHL (@NHL) May 2, 2025
STAY GOLDEN ⚔️
The @GoldenKnights have punched their ticket to the Second Round! #StanleyCup
Presented by @NavyFederal pic.twitter.com/JUxc0G4lIG
— NHL (@NHL) May 2, 2025
CATS ARE THROUGH
The @FlaPanthers will continue their #StanleyCup title defense in the Second Round!
Presented by @NavyFederal pic.twitter.com/9dG2gH4JYL
— NHL (@NHL) May 1, 2025
CAPS MOVE ON! CAPS MOVE ON!
The @Capitals take Game 5 and secure their spot in the Second Round ✅
Presented by @NavyFederal pic.twitter.com/1iT6OPS3jV
— NHL (@NHL) May 1, 2025
It appears Mike Sullivan will be the next Rangers coach:
The New York Rangers are in advanced contract talks to name Mike Sullivan head coach, sources told @KevinWeekes & me. It is expected to be one of the richest coaching contracts in NHL history.
— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) May 1, 2025
Speaking of Sullivan, a look around the league at the coaching carousel: [Daily Faceoff]
Hart finalists:
Follow your Hart. ❤️ #NHLAwards
Leon Draisaitl, Connor Hellebuyck, and Nikita Kucherov are finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded annually “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team.” pic.twitter.com/udt1LXhSQP
— NHL (@NHL) May 1, 2025
Taylor Hall gets a three-year deal:
“I feel very fortunate to be a Hurricane.”
From being traded to the #Canes in January to inking a fresh three-year extension, Taylor Hall has found a home in Carolina.
Read » https://t.co/ibqCbCaDQX pic.twitter.com/NvoPrS2uOQ
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) May 2, 2025
Farewell to Marc-Andre Fleury:
Marc-André Fleury’s career is over.
• 3 Stanley Cups (2009/2016/2017)
• Vezina Trophy (2021)
• 575 regular season wins (2nd all-time)
• 92 playoff wins (4th all-time)
• 1,221 GP (reg season + playoffs) (3rd all-time)He’ll be HOF eligible in 2028.
pic.twitter.com/dulIcxHaKd— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) May 2, 2025
“Keep your eye on it. You play as you practice. Have fun.”
Mission accomplished for Marc-Andre Fleury, who has officially retired from the NHL after 21 seasons. pic.twitter.com/bvBSq8puv2
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) May 2, 2025
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