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Nichols’ Notes: Devils Drought; Seeking Goals Externally; NHL Trade Buzz
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We've reached a boiling point. The New Jersey Devils just lost their fourth straight game, all at home, and are goalless in their last six periods of play,
The fans want the GM fired! Send the goalies to the moon! Trade everyone!
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Breathe.
It's a marathon, not a sprint. Yes, they need help. But, by no means is the season lost. The drought will eventually end.
Speaking of scoring, a report emerged the Devils are eyeing an external solution. Or, perhaps it's a bigger problem. See for yourself, in the links below.
Elsewhere, NHL trade buzz around the league, Blueshirts seeking an Adam Fox fill-in, and more on the Olympic arena issue.
Let's do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils' scoring drought continues. Now through 120 minutes, or six periods, they've been held scoreless. To make matters worse, their ex-goaltender shut them out in the second of two shutouts in as many games. Woof.
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More NJHN: But, the Devils know they have a scoring issue, seemingly. According to a report, Tom Fitzgerald and management are reportedly discussing Steven Stamkos as a Devils trade target.
Even More: Being linked to Steven Stamkos is tricky. Acquiring the former Stanley Cup Champion brings high-risk, high-reward stakes to New Jersey due to his age and contract. However, is the Nashville version of Stamkos the one the Devils would get?
Devils Rink Report: Peter Baugh joined me for a great episode yesterday to discuss the recent downward Devils trend, the struggling offense without Jack Hughes , trade rumors, and more! Subscribe 👇🏼
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
The Athletic ($): Here's more from Pierre LeBrun's latest rumblings, including an update on the Kiefer Sherwood and his suitors, and updates on the Olympic arena.
Sportsnet: Here are some of the latest NHL trade rumors, including the New York Islanders and Dallas Stars in the market , and the Buffalo Sabres potentially trading Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen .
Forever Blueshirts: With Adam Fox on the shelf, the New York Rangers may turn to a former blueliner on the NHL trade market for their puck-moving services.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Is there something up the sleeve of Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas? He just waived a forward, with seemingly no obvious replacement.
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Montreal Hockey Now: Similar to how the Devils were excited about their KHL prospect, Arseny Gritsyuk, the Montreal Canadiens seem to have one brewing overseas as well. Alexander Zharovsky is enjoying an All-Star rookie season.
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