Kyle Ross-Imagn ImagesJames NicholsMon, November 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM UTC·2 min readThe New Jersey Devils needed someone to step up on the blueline when Brett Pesce went down. Simon Nemec was the answer. Now, they need someone to step up in Jack Hughes‘ absence. We’re still waiting for that to happen, but there’s one standout choice who hasn’t risen to the occasion yet.
More on that below, plus a debate on what would help the Devils more externally.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementElsewhere, Dan Muse is fired up in Pittsburgh, Mikko Rantanen’s villain arc, and the Habs add a forward.
Let’s do that hockey.
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New Jersey Hockey Now: We’re all seeing the decline the Devils are in right now following their hot start. Yes, they’re still dealing with key injuries, and it should improve as health does. However, what would aid the Devils more this season? Quinn Hughes, or a top-6 forward.
Devils Rink Report: Until there are reinforcements, however, the Devils need someone up front to step it up. On the latest Devils Rink Report, I discuss with Ryan Novozinsky why it should be Timo Meier.
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Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Dan Muse’s postgame press conference was a beaut. He nailed it. His tone and his words, essentially telling the Pittsburgh Penguins that there would be no more celebrating good efforts if they ended in a loss of any stripe, were not only well received by the public, but they were appropriate without being over the top or anything that he would need to walk back.
Montreal Hockey Now: The Montreal Canadiens officially inked Alexander Texier on Sunday. So, how will the Habs, who were in need of some depth, utilize the recently terminated St. Louis Blues forward?
NHL.com: Tough break for the New York Islanders, literally, who will be without the services of Alexander Romanov for five-to-six months.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Athletic ($): Is Mikko Rantanen in his villain arc? The Dallas Stars forward has been suspended for a game following his second ejection in his last three games.
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