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In embarrassing fashion, the Devils fell to the Rangers 4-0 on Saturday. The power play fizzled and gave up shorthanded goals, the team didn’t really have much to offer and there really isn’t a whole lot more to say at this point. [All About the Jersey] [NorthJersey.com] [NJ.com]
Jack Hughes missed the Rangers game and will miss the Sabres game today:
#NJDevils Jack Hughes will not travel with the team today.
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) December 1, 2019
Obviously that means he’s out versus Buffalo tomorrow.
#NJDevils Jack Hughes is still considered day-to-day.
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) December 1, 2019
The possibility remains that he could play against Vegas on Tuesday.
Well, this is where we are:
Hearing that the Devils have started to listen from teams on Taylor Hall. Doesn't mean they will for sure trade him but given their place in the standings and the magnitude of a potential deal, GM Ray Shero is now in listening mode...
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) November 30, 2019
To forward @PierreVLeBrun report that the Devils are "listening" on Taylor Hall -- and perhaps apropos of nothing -- but I've heard NJ has scouted Colorado at all levels this season. A logical potential partner from a cap/talent coming back perspective. 1/2
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) November 30, 2019
Pierre LeBrun expands on his Taylor Hall reporting here, including by listing out a few teams that might be interested in him: [The Athletic ($)]
Hockey Links
The Bill Peters situation in Calgary comes to an unsurprising end: Peters has resigned as the head coach of the Flames. Geoff Ward is taking over as interim head coach. [TSN]
Because they didn’t sign contracts ahead of the RFA deadline on Sunday, Jesse Puljujarvi and Julius Honka won’t be able to play in the NHL this season. [Sportsnet]
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