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Mike Fink

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Hockey columnist @TheHockeyNews Podcast host of Ice Time on @YouTube with @Hockeypodnet Betting Things @WagerTalk Chasin’ ideas not pageviews 😤

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thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-je… This week’s Devils Notebook: - Some lingering Leafs thoughts - Luke Hughes is becoming an elite defenseman - Timo Meier & fighting in today’s game - Quick Hits #NJDevils #Devils
Devils Notebook: Maple Leafs, Rise Of Luke Hughes, Fighting & More

Devils Notebook: Maple Leafs, Rise Of Luke Hughes, Fighting & More

Every Sunday of the NHL season, Mike Fink empties the notebook with some thoughts, quick hits, and anything in between on the New Jersey Devils.

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thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-je… Anthony Mantha was placed on LTIR. So, the #Devils are looking to address the forward depth from within #Njdevils
With Anthony Mantha Out, The Devils Search For Depth From Within

With Anthony Mantha Out, The Devils Search For Depth From Within

The Devils placed the veteran forward on the long-term injured list, forcing them to solve the depth forward issues from within, at least for now.

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Kinda curious how hockey fans feel about the NHL leaning into this. Would this grow the game or just make intermissions more of a circus/distraction For example, the Edmonton-Florida Cup Final home games would have Pitbull (Panthers) & Shania Twain (Edmonton) for intermissions
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Feel like this is @JeffVeillette territory. Should the NHL have intermission shows?
0%Yes. It grows the game!
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With Mantha on LTIR, the Devils call up Noesen & Lenni hämeenaho for forward depth while Riley Tufte is sent back to Utica. The Devils hope the two call ups can fill that void from Mantha, who had 5 goals & 5 assists in 17 games & fit in on the Evan Rodrigues line #NJdevils
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We've announced the following roster moves: ♦️ Anthony Mantha (throat) placed on LTIR, retroactive to November 7. ♦️ Riley Tufte loaned to Utica (AHL). ♦️ Lenni Hameenaho and Stefan Noesen recalled from Utica.
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For Riley Tufte, this comes with the territory as an AHL vet but it’s still tough. Just when he thinks he’s getting the call & a chance to prove he belongs on the NHL team, the Devils play 11/7 & send him down after a game. & he’s someone who can play at the NHL level
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The Devils' Underlying Issues Are Fixable With A Proactive Sheldon Keefe

The Devils' Underlying Issues Are Fixable With A Proactive Sheldon Keefe

The Devils are off to a strong start, but a few issues have remained since the start of the season, and they could come back to haunt them if they aren’t addressed.

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If you were any of the 250+ that liked this tweet, you may also like some of the recent #Devils coverage from the one who crafted this fine tweet. Check it out below @TheHockeyNews #NJdevils thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-je… thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-je… thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-je…
Connor Hellebuyck Opens Up On Why He Asked For A Trade From The Winnipeg Jets

Connor Hellebuyck Opens Up On Why He Asked For A Trade From The Winnipeg Jets

The former Jets goalie broke his silence ahead of return to Winnipeg, revealing how escalating personal threats and a shifting post-Olympic landscape forced a difficult choice to prioritize his...

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Since Hellebuyck got traded to the #Devils, people in Canada have acted like New Jersey has 5 people living in the state & nobody covers the team. People are starting to realize just how big of a sleeping giant the Devils are #NJdevils
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thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-je… The #Devils saw their underlying weaknesses cost them against the #Jets & must be proactive & not reactive in addressing them. It starts with head coach Sheldon Keefe, who know which issues must be addressed #NJdevils @TheHockeyNews
The Devils' Underlying Issues Are Fixable With A Proactive Sheldon Keefe

The Devils' Underlying Issues Are Fixable With A Proactive Sheldon Keefe

The Devils are off to a strong start, but a few issues have remained since the start of the season, and they could come back to haunt them if they aren’t addressed.

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Hellebuyck Headlined The Day But Former Devils Daws & Mercer Stole The Spotlight In Jets Victory

Hellebuyck Headlined The Day But Former Devils Daws & Mercer Stole The Spotlight In Jets Victory

On a day when Connor Hellebuyck had the spotlight, the two players in the trade who played for the Jets led the team to a 4-2 win over the Devils.

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thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-je… On a day where Hellebuyck was the headline, Daws & Mercer, two players who were part of the trade, stole the show & led the #Jets to a 4-2 win over the #Devils #GoJetsGo @TheHockeyNews #NJdevils
Hellebuyck Headlined The Day But Former Devils Daws & Mercer Stole The Spotlight In Jets Victory

Hellebuyck Headlined The Day But Former Devils Daws & Mercer Stole The Spotlight In Jets Victory

On a day when Connor Hellebuyck had the spotlight, the two players in the trade who played for the Jets led the team to a 4-2 win over the Devils.

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The Jets had this one ready to go as soon as that final horn sounded. It’s a good one NGL
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Expected Win Probability 100% ✈️ @Wawanesa | #GoJetsGo
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That’s all folks! 4-2 #Jets Fitting that the former #Devils led the way with the win. Two-goal night from Mercer & 19-save performance from Nico Daws Devils 5-game winning streak is snapped & the Jets have 4 wins in a row #GoJetsGo #NJdevils
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Kyle Connor with the empty net goal. Also, fitting that he scores in tonight’s game 4-2 Jets #NJdevils #GoJetsGo
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Great puck movement from the Hets power play & Dawson Mercer makes the most of the open look. He’s on hatty watch 👀 #GoJetsGo
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Mercer entered the game with one goal on the season. He has two tonight. He’s really putting it to his former team tonight #NJdevils #GoJetsGo
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Dawson Mercer has the game-winner if this result holds & a two-goal game at that. His power play goal gives the Jets a 3-2 lead #GoJetsGo #NJdevils
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Dawson Mercer has the game-winner if this result holds & a two-goal game at that. His power play goal gives the Jets a 3-2 lead #GoJetsGo #NJdevils
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The Jets have put the Devils on their heels in this period. Have to imagine Keefe wants to get the Hischier line out there to settle things down. It’s the one that can do that #NJDevils
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even as a Canadian it ticks me off the slander towards NE / North central USA has no fans or nobody covers the team. Strong hockey markets.
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As good of a second period the Devils could have asked for. Two goals to tie the game & their defense tightened up on the other end Only question is how bad the Kovacevic injury is as the Devils can’t afford to lose him (one of their best defenseman since returning) #NJdevils
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Johnathan Kovacevic gets this shot off from the point & Cody Glass deflects it in to tie the game. A big goal for Glass who looks to find his scoring touch #NJDevils
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Winnipeg’s own, Cody Glass.
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