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Devils Links
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment has announced a plan to fight systemic racism and is pledging $10 million over the next five years as part of that effort. [NHL]
Lindy Ruff is talking about being patient with his young team: “When you’re growing, we’ve got to learn how not to lose. And even more important, we have to learn how to win on a consistent basis. And when the group starts to trust each other, I’ve seen it just sort of be magical. They just all believe in each other. That’s the point I’d like to get this group to.” [NJ.com ($)]
TSN analyst and scout Craig Button joins the Speak of the Devils podcast and talks Nico Hischier, Lindy Ruff, prospects and more: [NHL]
The Athletic catches up with the Canucks side of things looking back a few years at the Cory Schneider trade and how it materialized: [The Athletic ($)]
Our own C.J. Turtoro has a guest post over at Todd Cordell’s new Devils site Infernal Access: “Does Fitzgerald’s vision for the Devils’ defense make sense?” [Infernal Access ($)]
Hockey Links
Jets star and Hockey Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk has died at the age of 57. [NHL]
Dale Hawerchuk left his mark on the game when he played and his players when he coached.
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) August 18, 2020
Our Devils family sends our sincere condolences to the Hawerchuk family and the hockey community. https://t.co/XnNm1N8uSL
Some great news about Canadiens head coach Claude Julien in his recovery. Julien was rushed to the hospital as he was experiencing chest pain and had surgery last week. [TSN]
#Habs Muller says he spoke to Julien yesterday and that CJ is doing well in his recovery and has started going for walks. Muller hasn’t received the game puck from Friday’s win so he figures Weber is holding onto it to give to Julien.
— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) August 18, 2020
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