In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils lost defenseman Luke Hughes for six to eight weeks. Meanwhile, is there any news on what the Vancouver Canucks are doing to find a backup plan if Thatcher Demko can’t start the season? Matt Martin is joining the New York Islanders on a PTO. Finally, are
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It’s almost time for the annual IIHF World Championships, where the best hockey nations in the world will compete in a 16-day-long tournament in hopes of reaching gold. While the tournament (beginning May 10) does take place during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, that hasn’t stopped countries from loading up their rosters with proven NHL talent.
In a decisive month like March, the New Jersey Devils need more than ever to secure victories and points if they still want to advance to the postseason. However, in seven games this month, the team has only won two of them. It is still early to say whether changes in the team, such as