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An intriguing idea: There are a few teams that have interest in the idea of playing home games in outdoor venues if it will allow them to have fans in attendance. Pierre LeBrun reports that the Devils are among the teams who aren’t interested in pursuing the idea. [Sportsnet] [The Athletic ($)]
Jack Hughes (and some other guy across the river) won’t go to the World Juniors. Tom Fitzgerald: “We need Jack to concentrate on the Devils. The silver lining for Jack [and all of our young players] during this pandemic was a lengthy opportunity to gain strength and weight to compete in the NHL when we start.” [NHL]
Team USA has interest in adding Jack Hughes to its World Junior lineup. However, Devils GM, Tom Fitzgerald informed USA Hockey, Hughes will not be released. Meanwhile, the Leafs maintain If the NHL is back up Nick Robertson stays in Toronto...if not, he goes to Edmtn mid-Dec.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) December 3, 2020
Julie Robenhymer reports that this was Jack’s choice:
The Devils gave him permission. It was his choice not to go.
— Julie Robenhymer (@JulieRobenhymer) December 1, 2020
Jaromír Pytlík and Alexander Holtz news:
The Czech #WorldJuniors Camp roster has been announced.
— Czech Prospects (@CZprospects) December 2, 2020
There are five 2003-born players on the roster, goalie Jakub Dobes (MTL) is the biggest omission. pic.twitter.com/Sd589N1zYv
Sweden's preliminary WJC roster. 34 players will become 25 before heading overseas.#WJC2021 pic.twitter.com/lniyRryIDb
— Uffe Bodin (@UffeBodin) December 3, 2020
Here’s what fans expect from every guy likely to be on the roster this season, based on a survey run by The Athletic: [The Athletic ($)]
Hockey Links
Gary Bettman on Wednesday: “We’re not actually having negotiations and we’re not seeking to renegotiate. We made a number of assumptions collectively over the summer, most of which are not applicable anymore. There are a lot of things that we have to deal with if we’re going to return to play.” [Sportsnet]
If the NHL owners were to attempt to cancel the 2020-2021 season, what options would the NHLPA have? [TSN]
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