All signs point to Simon Nemec returning to the #NJDevils lineup tonight. HC Sheldon Keefe spoke about putting the youngster with Brenden Dillon.
"Having a veteran (defenseman) beside him and talking to him who has made a career of being a good teammate."
#NJDevils HC Sheldon Keefe said NJ's inability to provide Jake Allen with goal support has been a theme, and it's a damn shame.
"We didn't score enough for him which has unfortunately been the story when Jake has been in for too many games this year."
The #NJDevils are handed a 5-1 loss at Ball Arena. The game completely unraveled at the end.
NJ will travel to Salt Lake City and play John Marino and the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday night.
After 40: 1-0 Avs
Shots: NJD 17 | COL 24
Hits: NJD 12 | COL 12
The #NJDevils need to provide Jake Allen with the goal support he deserves.
After 20: 1-0 Avs
Shots: NJD 6 | COL 11
Hits: NJD 6 | COL 4
If we are looking for positives, look no further than #NJDevils Jake Allen and the penalty kill unit.
Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar have a combined six shots on goal already.
#NJDevils Game 60 Lineup:
Palat - Hughes - Bratt
Tatar - Hischier - Noesen
Meier - Dowling - Mercer
Cotter - Haula - Bastian
Dillon - Hamilton
Pesce - Kovacevic
Hughes - Casey
Allen
Since being traded from the #NJDevils, Mackenzie Blackwood has made 57 saves on 57 shots against his former team. Ridiculous.
He will start tonight against New Jersey at Ball Arena.
"I've seen so many different cities, and I think it's really opened up my perspective of the world. For me, being from a small place, I think it is an eye-opener to experience all these travel destinations."
I recently sat with #NJDevils Dawson Mercer 👇
Good morning. The #NJDevils will practice later this afternoon in Denver. The team will face either Scott Wedgewood or Mackenzie Blackwood and the Avalanche tomorrow.
Congrats to #NJDevils Nico Daws who earned his first career NHL shutout. So many milestones on this Sunday night.
Nico Daws has started two games inside Bridgestone Arena and both games ended with a "W".
The #NJDevils are back in the win column, defeating the Predators, 5-0! It is a three-point night for Nico Hischier. Jesper Bratt, Luke Hughes, and Dougie Hamilton each earned two points.
After 40: 3-0 #NJDevils
Shots: NJD 26 | NSH 16
Hits: NJD 22 | NSH 13
🚨Dougie Hamilton (9) 🍎Nico Hischier (20) & Jesper Bratt (50)
🚨Seamus Casey (4) 🍎Luke Hughes (19) & Jack Hughes (42)
It is a two-point night for Luke Hughes.
After 20: 1-0 #NJDevils
Shots: NJD 12 | NSH 7
Hits: ND 8 | NSH 8
Jack Hughes with a team-leading three shots on goal, while Dawson Mercer has three blocked shots.
We'll see if Seamus Casey improved the areas that were asked of him by the #NJDevils. He told me one of the big pieces they wanted him to work on was breaking the puck out and getting back to pucks faster.
I gotta be honest, it is not a surprise Simon Nemec is out tonight.
#NJDevils Game 59 Lineup:
Palat - Hughes - Bratt
Tatar - Hischier - Noesen
Meier - Dowling - Mercer
Cotter - Haula - Bastian
Dillon - Hamilton
Pesce - Kovacevic
Hughes - Casey
Daws
The NHL Trade Deadline is March 7. #NJDevils GM Tom Fitzgerald is targeting a long-term solution for his top six (a winger to play with Jack Hughes) and a bottom-six forward, which may be a rental.
Be aware of where you're getting your information over the next few weeks folks.
After 40: 2-0 Dallas
Shots: NJD 21 | DAL 19
Hits: NJD 21 | DAL 9
For that last shift, #NJDevils Luke Hughes was out there with Brett Pesce. Luke leads all NJ skaters in ice time (15:26).
After 20: 2-0 Dallas
Shots: NJD 12 | DAL: 10
Hits: NJD 11 | DAL 6
#NJDevils captain Nico Hischier played 7:02, second-most among forwards, and went 10-for-14 in the face-off circle (71.4%).
#NJDevils Game 58 Lineup:
Palat - Hughes - Bratt
Meier - Hischier - Noesen
Cotter - Haula -Mercer
Tatar - Lazar - Bastian
Dillon - Hamilton
Pesce - Kovacevic
Hughes - Nemec
Allen
#NJDevils HC Sheldon Keefe said Jacob Markstrom is progressing but is not close to playing yet.
“He is certainly making his way to being closer to a full practice participant, and that will be the next step.”
I sat with #NJDevils Curtis Lazar yesterday to discuss #4Nations.
The Canadian predicts the score for tonight's highly anticipated game, including who will score the game-winner.
ICYMI: It was a busy day in Newark for the #NJDevils.
- Nico Hischier rejoined his teammates on the ice and has hopes to play Saturday night.
- Reinforcements have arrived and are on the way from Utica.
- Two more players are placed on injured reserve.
I said it once and will say it again: Jonas Siegenthaler being injured is a massive loss for the #NJDevils.
"We'll get him evaluated in the next 2-3 weeks and have a greater idea of what his recovery is going to look like."
Now, Seamus Casey and Chase Stillman have been added to the #NJDevils roster on the NHL Media Site.
At least my drive has been enjoyable this morning. As a reminder, the team will hit the ice at 2:00 PM. We should get confirmation on the moves soon.
Per the NHL Media Site the #NJDevils have three players on IR: Nico Hischier, Jonas Siegenthaler, and Jacob Markstrom.
Simon Nemec is back on the roster as is goaltender Tyler Brennan. I would expect some kind of formal announcement of moves prior to practice.
Santeri Hatakka returns to the Utica Comets lineup this afternoon against the Belleville Senators. It will be his second game since returning from injury. Santeri will start with Dmitry Osipov.
Simon Nemec is not in Utica's lineup.
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Wait until I tell younger Kristy she will cover a best-on-best tournament featuring Sidney Crosby. She won’t believe it.
#NJDevils Erik Haula and Team Finland are coming up soon.
📍Boston
1:00 PM: Erik Haula and Team Finland play Team Canada
8:00 PM: Jack Hughes and Team USA play Jesper Bratt and Team Sweden
Let’s have a day, #NJDevils fans!
The NHL simply cannot return to the All-Star game after this absolute masterpiece.
"It's the nature of the position. That's why it is a team sport. Sometimes you have their back, and sometimes they have yours."
EXCLUSIVE: Spoke to #NJDevils Jake Allen & Nico Daws and loved hearing from two goalies at different stages of their careers.