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Devils Links
The Devils say Michael McLeod will miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing surgery:
INJURY UPDATE: Today, Michael McLeod underwent successful arthroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee. https://t.co/U9wkdhgGXH
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) October 12, 2017
If you haven’t been listening to the organization’s new Devils All-Access Podcast, you should give it a listen. This week’s episode features none other than CHICO himself. He talks about coming home. [NHL.com]
ALERT ALERT ALERT: Chico has joined Twitter. Just one of the gems we’ve seen there so far:
The #NJDevils All-Access Podcast hosts convinced me to join Twitter and bring back #ChicoEats!
— Glenn "Chico" Resch (@chicoreschNJD) October 12, 2017
Listen: https://t.co/Pa6ULPEILF pic.twitter.com/8zUvoktqV6
The Devils passed the season’s first real test on Wednesday in a big way, with a 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs. According to Toronto coach Mike Babcock, his team was “skated into the ground” by New Jersey. [PHT]
Washington star Alex Ovechkin is off to the hottest start of his career. The Devils will welcome him and the Capitals to the Prudential Center tonight. It’ll be the season’s second real test. [NHL.com]
What’s powered the Devils hot 3-0-0 start? Speed and youth. [NHL.com]
If you follow Keith Kinkaid, you know that’s taken up a new practice this season:
#njdevils stay ! w/ 47 Saves ! w/ 1st goal of year. SHG/GWG 3 on 5! & w/ 2Gs each! big fight ! 4 PTS coming back on the ✈️!
— Keith Kinkaid (@Blockaid1) October 12, 2017
Keith talks about his emoji problem here: [Puck Daddy]
Hockey Links
Jagr back! He made his season debut with the Flames on Wednesday. [ESPN]
With their 3-0-0 start, it looks as if the Golden Knights will be somewhat competitive this season. [TSN]
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