Dougie Hamilton’s time is coming to an end in New Jersey
Jimmy Murphy of RG Media: Murphy writes that the New Jersey Devils want to trade Dougie Hamilton and have made him available for a while now. However, Hamilton’s immobility clause was in effect.
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As noted, Hamilton declined a trade with the San Jose Sharks earlier in the season to make room for Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks. So with the team finally healthy on the right side with Brett Pesce, Simon Nemec, and Johnathan Kovacevic, the Devils made Hamilton a fortress against the Winnipeg Jets.
This is a step that can help the trade move forward. As Murphy reported, teams like the Anaheim Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Utah Mammoth, and Detroit Red Wings could acquire the Devils defender. However, Toronto and Utah were not on Hamilton’s 10-team trade list. In addition, the Devils and Sharks can rotate back even after the nixed trade.
Could the Devils sneak in a goaltender at this critical juncture? But a decision may come soon.
Tom Fitzgerald’s Job Is Safe Now With The New Jersey Devils
Ryan Novozinsky of Advanced Media for NJ.com: Novozinsky writes that, as of now, General Manager Tom Fitzgerald’s job is safe with the New Jersey Devils. But it is a constantly changing situation.
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The Devils general manager has given the league’s leading players 17 no-movement or no-trade clauses. Two of them, the aforementioned Hamilton and Ondrej Palat, will come out of purgatory. However, ownership stuck with him.
Novozinsky cites Monday’s episode of 32 Thoughts with Elliotte Friedman, where Friedman said he expects the season to play out before the organization considers firing Tom Fitzgerald. There is a time to turn the season around and get it back on track. But things can always change as the season continues to spiral out of control.
The Vancouver Canucks Are Still Open for Business
Thomas Drance of The Athletic: Drance writes that the Vancouver Canucks have decided to clarify their song. Instead of a “hybrid retool,” the team is rebuilding. He cites interviews with Jim Rutherford by Sportsnet and Patrik Allvin by Canucks.com. Both men have referred to rebuilding multiple times. The Canucks want to be young but still want to have veterans to help these players develop in the NHL.
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However, the Canucks are still listening to all of their veterans, even those with time. But the right offer should be made for players with terms remaining on their deals, like Brock Boeser or Conor Garland.
And speaking of players, they can move. The Canucks value Kiefer Sherwood a lot, and it would take a big offer for the Canucks to consider moving him. They believe his value will rise as the deadline approaches.
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