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Jack Hughes hit the ice with Team USA in an exhibition game against Team Germany. A few observations about his play:
vs #IIHFWorlds exhibition:
— Julie Robenhymer (@JulieRobenhymer) May 7, 2019
- USA wins 5-2
- 3rd pd goals by DeBrincat, JVR & Gaudreau
- USA PP1: DeBrincat, Eichel, JVR, Kane, Suter; PP2: J. Hughes, Larkin, Keller, Gaudreau, Q. Hughes
- J. Hughes with wheel through the zone, backhand dish to JVR on doorstep for the goal pic.twitter.com/ylgYMYdzjc
Jack Hughes scores his first pro hockey point in a #iihfworlds exhibition game against Germany. Nice backhand assist to JVR #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/KZvi6QnrKK
— Dennis Schellenberg (@ScoutingFactory) May 7, 2019
#WC: Jack Hughes makes the play in his own end, then maintains his balance as he gets a shot off. Only one exhibition game but thus far he looks very comfortable playing against adults. pic.twitter.com/vdgESkgHYf
— Steve Kournianos (@TheDraftAnalyst) May 7, 2019
It appears the Devils are doing another podcast this summer hosted by Matt Loughlin in the lead-up to the draft. The first episode is an interview with John Hynes. [NHL]
It appears that Jesper Boqvist didn’t make the World Championship roster for Team Sweden. Does he get signed to an ELC now? [Swedish Hockey]
As the Devils look to improve, what are their options? Here are some bad contracts they could look to take on in exchange for assets: [The Athletic ($)]
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Our old pal Patrick Maroon scored the series-clinching goal in double overtime in Game 7, sending the Blues to the Western Conference Final over the Stars. [TSN]
Some history:
Three Game 7s in the 2019 postseason have required overtime, the most in a playoff year in NHL history. #NHLStats #Game7 #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/AtJLqIIzNM
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 8, 2019
The Bruins eliminated the Blue Jackets in Game 6. The Blue Jackets are likely to look very different when they next hit the ice at the start of next season. [TSN]
The league suspends Charlie McAvoy for one game:
Boston’s Charlie McAvoy has been suspended for one game for an Illegal Check to the Head on Columbus’ Josh Anderson. https://t.co/17QswFLyfI
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) May 7, 2019
It’s official: The Oilers have named Ken Holland as their new general manager and president of hockey operations. Holland has announced that Ken Hitchcock won’t return as the Oilers coach. [Sportsnet]
The NHL has reached settlements in its concussion lawsuit with at least 137 former players, TSN reports. [TSN]
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