New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 5/30/25
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Devils Links
“Flyers fans on social media were clamoring for (Brad) Shaw to become the permanent head coach, but (Sheldon) Keefe and the Devils pounced on the opportunity. He’s known to excel with the blue line especially, as most of the NHL teams he worked with improved significantly on defense after he joined. This includes joining a Blue Jackets team that was 29th in league defense and propelling them to second (!!) in just one single season.” [The Hockey Writers]
“The circumstances have changed for Kyle Palmieri. Whereas it once appeared like he would be staying on Long Island, there’s a new man in charge as the general manager, and that potentially changes everything for his New York Islanders tenure. If it’s over for him in Elmont, the New Jersey Devils should swoop in via free agency for a chance at a reunion with the scoring winger.” [New Jersey Hockey Now]
Hockey Links
The Stanley Cup Final is set:
THE REMATCH IS SET
THE OILERS AND PANTHERS WILL FACE OFF AGAIN IN THE STANLEY CUP FINAL pic.twitter.com/ufHLHDuaVq
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) May 30, 2025
And we have a schedule:
The full Stanley Cup Final schedule: pic.twitter.com/N3amTHmNm0
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) May 30, 2025
The Kraken have a new coach:
UP NEXT: THE LANE EVENT
We’re excited to welcome Lane Lambert to the #SeaKraken as our organization’s new Head Coach → https://t.co/Vd5RuaFbRK pic.twitter.com/R75grVT9BG
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) May 30, 2025
And the Islanders will keep Patrick Roy:
Mathieu Darche announced today that Patrick Roy will remain as Head Coach of the New York Islanders. pic.twitter.com/cKWYkg8ShH
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) May 29, 2025
Jonathan Toews is hoping for a comeback:
Jonathan Toews reached out to his agent Pat Brisson yesterday to inform him he’s 100 percent committed to coming back to the NHL next season. Just spoke with Brisson, who says he will start taking calls from NHL teams on Toews now leading up to July 1.
Toews, 37, last played in…— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) May 29, 2025
J.J. Peterka? Chris Kreider? Marco Rossi? Some offseason trade targets: [Daily Faceoff]
“At a time when the salary cap ceiling is taking a significant jump to $95.5 million, the conditions are ripe for upheaval. Flexibility is returning to the league’s financial system, and teams have more needs collectively than the free-agent list offers solutions. So there’s every reason to expect a fertile trade market. With that in mind, here’s an early look at the names in play entering the summer.” [The Athletic ($)]
“The Toronto Maple Leafs need to change some of their DNA, general manager Brad Treliving said Thursday. Whether Mitch Marner is part of that going forward is unknown.” [NHL.com]
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