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Sunday was a … newsy day. So let’s talk! Here are your links for today:
Devils Links
This one hurts: The Devils trade Blake Coleman to the Lightning.
TRADE ALERT: The #NJDevils have acquired Nolan Foote and a first-round pick from Tampa Bay, in exchange for Blake Coleman.https://t.co/SjslAGr1Bg
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) February 17, 2020
The Devils do get a stud prospect in Nolan Foote. A few thoughts on Foote from Raw Charge, SB Nation’s Lightning site, from this summer: [Raw Charge]
And this one hurts too: For the first time in his NHL career, Andy Greene will suit up in a non-Devils jersey. Thanks for your service, Andy.
TRADE ALERT: The #NJDevils have acquired a 2021 second-round pick and defenseman David Quenneville in exchange for Andy Greene.https://t.co/ugEDmyvTlL
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) February 16, 2020
(That C is gonna look so good on Nico’s jersey next season)
#NJDevils interim GM Tom Fitzgerald said the Devils captaincy will remain vacant for the remainder of the season.
— Mike Morreale (@mikemorrealeNHL) February 16, 2020
If you were curious about Tom Fitzgerald’s strategy for this thing, here you go:
“I want to get better long term. That’s our goal. Not just a short fix in the next couple of years. We’re thinking big picture here. The future here is really bright.” - Interim GM Tom Fitzgerald on the trade#WeAreTheOnes | #NJDevils https://t.co/563v5q4dBv
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) February 16, 2020
To the actual games: On Sunday, Mackenzie Blackwood made 52 saves and Jesper Bratt potted the shootout winner as the Devils *finally* beat the Blue Jackets, 4-3. [All About the Jersey] [NJ.com]
On Friday, Nick Merkley made his Devils debut and scored his first career point in a game against the Hurricanes. Beyond that … well, there wasn’t a lot to write home about. Canes won 5-2. [All About the Jersey] [NJ.com]
Hockey Links
Looks like Erik Karlsson will miss the rest of the season because of a thumb injury:
#SJSharks defenseman Erik Karlsson has suffered a broken thumb and will be out for the remainder of the season.https://t.co/6cXEfzH8k3
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) February 15, 2020
Is the league’s discipline system broken? Evander Kane sure thinks so, and he’s not alone. [The Hockey News]
MY STATEMENT: pic.twitter.com/taoALpVmvn
— Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) February 15, 2020
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