As the once-high expectations of the 2023-24 New Jersey Devils dwindled into darkness, a 25-year-old Swiss prodigy continued to solidify his role, heralding the promise of brighter days ahead. “The kid” isn't such a kid anymore, as this most recent season already marked his seventh in the NHL. With each passing season, he's seemed to take a step forward, ending this campaign with 27 goals and 67 points in 71 games played. The Stadium Series game on Feb. 17 summed it up perfectly.
Brendan Smith had a goal and two assists and the Devils snapped a three-game losing streak by holding on for a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.
Recent news out of the hockey sphere has been that this year's International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships are slated to be uber-competitive, as countries are expecting to ice more NHL skaters than usual in preparation for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament in 2025, as well as the 2026 Olympics. This year's World Championships begin on May 10th in Czechia. According to a report by TSN's Gord Miller, Connor Bedard and Sidney Crosby could play for Team Canada.
No | Player | P |
---|---|---|
34 | G | |
88 | D | |
14 | RW | |
15 | C | |
63 | LW | |
57 | D | |
25 | LW | |
7 | D | |
56 | LW | |
13 | C | |
10 | RW | |
86 | C | |
43 | D | |
31 | G | |
42 | C | |
23 | D | |
6 | D | |
28 | RW | |
91 | C | |
17 | D | |
92 | LW | |
18 | LW | |
79 | C | |
71 | D | |
2 | D | |
11 | C |