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Devils Links
Well that was certainly a game. Cam Atkinson scored a hat trick and the Flyers put up six on the Devils Tuesday night. Philly took a 6-1 victory over a struggling Devils group. [NHL]
Heading in to Tuesday night’s game:
#NJDevils HC Ruff said one player will probably miss the game due to non-COVID related illness. Others will be playing "under the weather" and "have to play smart." He added: "Everybody gets sick no matter what profession you’re in. Some people go to work. We have to go to work."
— Sam Kasan (@samikasan) December 14, 2021
Where does Dougie Hamilton fit in Team Canada’s Olympic picture? “The only reason Dougie Hamilton doesn’t go to the Olympics — as long as the NHL ultimately sends players — should be if he opts out; not Hockey Canada leaving him off the roster.” [The Athletic ($)]
Luke Hughes and Shakir Mukhamadullin on rosters for the World Juniors:
Introducing the 2022 U.S. National Junior Team! #WorldJuniors
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) December 14, 2021
Full announcement → https://t.co/AlRSCKp1vQ pic.twitter.com/er1mEvPkzv
Here is Team Russia’s final roster for the World Juniors.
— Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) December 14, 2021
Notably absent: The entire North American pool. Yan Kuznetsov (returnee/CGY), Daniil Chayka (returnee/VGK), Daniil Gushchin (SJS), Matvey Petrov (EDM). A disservice to each of those kids and the country’s medal hopes. pic.twitter.com/6Ll6YVt78W
Scott Niedermayer will be a guest on an episode of Blindsided, a new podcast in association with The Players’ Tribune that will “dive deep into the mental-health struggles that often accompany the pressures of being a pro athlete.” [The Hockey News]
Hockey Links
Lots of COVID-19 issues around the league right now. What’s the current situation for the regular season and the Olympics? [The Athletic ($)] [TSN]
Hearing that the doctors from the NHL and NHLPA are having a call tonight to discuss the latest Covid happenings and I presume to recommend next steps.@TSNHockey @TheAthletic
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) December 14, 2021
Wild GM Bill Guerin has been named GM of the 2022 U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team. [ESPN]
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