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Devils Links
Andrew Gross with a few notes on Nolan and Nico out of the NHL Scouting Combine: [Fire and Ice]
We learned this interesting little tidbit about Patrick:
Nolan Patrick said he had sports hernias on both left and right side. Only one was diagnosed/surgery done on.
— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) June 2, 2017
Sounds like everyone’s favorite Russian is still interested in an NHL return. Ray Shero at the Combine: "Kovalchuk kind of drives the bus on this in terms of talking to teams or where he could want to play." [NHL.com]
These teams with Devils connections:
Friedman just listed SJ, STL, and TOR as possible Kovalchuk destinations.
— Sean Tierney (@ChartingHockey) June 4, 2017
Add the Rangers to the list of teams that might be interested. [PHT]
Hockey Links
The Predators smashed the Penguins 5-1 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. [Puck Daddy]
Mike Smith: trade chip? Teams are reportedly inquiring about the availability of the 35-year-old Arizona goaltender. [PHT]
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