New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 5/23/25
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Devils Links
A new name on the coaching staff:
The coaching carousel extends well beyond the Head Coach openings. Lots of team are retooling their staffs. I’m hearing Brad Shaw, former Flyers Asst Coach/Interim HC, is joining the Devils bench.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) May 21, 2025
“There’s reason to be excited about what (Brad Shaw) might be able to bring to the Devils. The Flyers’ personnel leaves a lot to be desired yet they defended well across the board this past season. Philadelphia was a top-5 shot suppression team on the penalty kill and limited xGA more effectively than the Devils, which says a lot.” [Infernal Access ($)]
“There’s no question the Core 4 disappointed in the postseason, but the Maple Leafs’ front office hasn’t always given them the best support. They offer the New Jersey Devils a blueprint of what not to do this coming offseason.” [Devils on the Rush ($)]
Hockey Links
Panthers take Game 2 in the Eastern Conference Final:
The Panthers are headed back home with a 2-0 series lead! #StanleyCup
Catch Game 3 between the @Canes and @FlaPanthers on Saturday, May 24 at 8p ET on @NHL_On_TNT, @SportsonMax, @Sportsnet and @TVASports! pic.twitter.com/9RwyVW0Oj0
— NHL (@NHL) May 23, 2025
14 consecutive Eastern Conference Final losses for the Hurricanes
Are we about to witness another sweep? pic.twitter.com/vQhOz06QMW
— SleeperNHL (@SleeperNHL) May 23, 2025
Dallas takes Game 1 of the Western Conference Final:
COMEBACK KINGS! @Patron | #TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/ulb5VGU2Nt
— X – Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) May 22, 2025
The @DallasStars became the first team in #StanleyCup Playoffs history to earn multiple wins in regulation after being down by two-plus goals in third period during a postseason.#NHLStats: https://t.co/QrpzOV4Y7g pic.twitter.com/3faExNMV22
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) May 22, 2025
The Blackhawks have a new coach:
Jeff Blashill is the 42nd Head Coach of the Chicago Blackhawks‼️
➡︎ https://t.co/YJMSzjwBw0 pic.twitter.com/8vHrfbVT7u
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) May 22, 2025
The Shanahan era is over in Toronto:
BREAKING: Brendan Shanahan is out as President of the Toronto Maple Leafs, as MLSE has decided not to renew his contract. pic.twitter.com/VQvwbMshbV
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) May 22, 2025
“According to SportLogic, no team in the NHL dumped the puck in more frequently than the Panthers this season. And no team had a higher dump-in retrieval rate than the Panthers. Forechecking has become Florida’s superpower. And you could say the same about the Carolina Hurricanes, the Panthers’ opponent in the Eastern Conference final.” [The Athletic ($)]
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