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Devils Links
Today is the first day of the 2021 Entry Draft! Who goes No. 1? Who falls? Who rises? Who will be there at No. 4? What disappointment will we face? We’ll face it together! [NHL]
The 2021-2022 schedule is out. For now, it includes an Olympic break in February:
Here is the full #NJDevils schedule ... pic.twitter.com/lYS5p15QIt
— Corey Masisak (@cmasisak22) July 22, 2021
How about Timo Meier?
Timo Meier could be in play when it comes to a trade. Do the Devils make sense here?https://t.co/l3gSIZI33h
— Kevin Kurz (@KKurzNHL) July 22, 2021
ICYMI: Farewell to our guy Nathan Bastian:
The @SeattleKraken have selected Nathan Bastian from the @NJDevils in the 2021 Expansion Draft. #SeattleDraft | #SeaKraken pic.twitter.com/tUy9eYecpf
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 22, 2021
Hockey Links
In the aftermath of the Kraken Expansion Draft, what exactly were GM Ron Francis and company doing? How good of a team does Seattle have at this point? [Sportsnet] [The Athletic ($)]
A nice acquisition here for the Red Wings:
UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today acquired goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for goaltender Jonathan Bernier and Vegas’ third-round pick (94th overall) in the upcoming 2021 NHL Entry Draft. pic.twitter.com/Zx8iTvDnE9
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 22, 2021
Alex Nedeljkovic has agreed to terms on a 2 year contract with Detroit. $3.0M AAV.
— Rich Evans (@Hockeyagent) July 22, 2021
This deal is very real:
Barclay Goodrow's deal with #NYR is 6 years, $21.85 million. Official AAV is $3.642 million.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 22, 2021
Looks like Taylor Hall is staying in Boston:
Bruins and Taylor Hall are working on the final details of his agreement, including no-trade coverage. When finalized and signed, Hall stays in Boston for 4 years at $6 mil per season.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 22, 2021
The Flyers move on from Shayne Gostisbehere:
Official: We have acquired defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere, a 2022 second round draft choice and a 2022 seventh round draft choice from the @NHLFlyers. https://t.co/tT8gvQzPiL
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) July 22, 2021
Sounds like Shea Weber’s NHL career might be done:
Marc Bergevin says Shea Weber has several injuries (ankle, foot, knee, thumb). "Even missing a practice for him wasn't an option. He has a lot of mileage...He won't be back next season, and probably won't be back for his career."
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) July 22, 2021
Content warning on this story: New details have been released in a pair of lawsuits against the Chicago Blackhawks over the alleged conduct of former video coach Brad Aldrich. Some truly disturbing stuff is alleged in here. [TSN]
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