January 10, 2024: Devils are in good Information, All-Star Love the Edition

January 10, 2024: Devils are in good Information, All-Star Love the Edition

Regarding his other injured players, such as Ondrej Palat, Nosek, Hamilton, and others, Lindy Ruff said:

“We don’t anticipate returning soon.”

Right now, William Nylander is leading the fan vote for the NHL All-Star Game. The polls close on Thursday. tweet.

Chris Johnston, a reporter, tweets: January 9, 2024
Regarding Colin Miller’s impressive play this season: “With Miller on the ice, the Devils have completely outplayed their opponents.

“They have 58.42% of the shot attempts, which is second only to Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton, and 57.21% of the expected goal share.

This has led to outstanding outcomes on the scoreboard. With Miller in the game, the Devils have scored 16 goals while giving up just six.

The only Devils player with a higher 5v5 goal differential than Miller (+10) is Mikey McLeod (+15). [Access Infernal ($)]

Travis Yost evaluates Noah Hanifin’s suitability for the Devils, saying that at his peak, Hanifin is a top-three option on any blueline and a superb skater who can be used in a variety of scenarios.

Although he isn’t a particularly physical player, the Devils’ fast-paced style of play suits him well because of his versatility and confidence when handling the puck. [TSN]

Hockey Connections
Here are some inside details on what led to the Flyers and Ducks making an unexpected trade that sent Cutter Gauthier to Anaheim in exchange for Jamie Drysdale: [ESPN ($)] [Sportsnet] The Sportsman ($)

Deal with William Nylander is official:

Officially announced: William Nylander signs the $92-million, eight-year contract worth $11.5 million AAV, the largest total value deal in #Leafs history.

According to sources, the deal has a substantial signing bonus payment and a complete no-movement clause.

Chris Johnston, a reporter, tweets: January 8, 8, 8, 2024
Trevor Zegras appears to be available on the trade market.

“My focus is on Trevor Zegras. Talking with teams across the league, they say Zegras’s name is well-known.”