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forward Erik Haula on trying to get fans to stop tossing things on the ice: "I kind of tried to wave to (the fans) to stop (throwing things) but I think I got hit with a chicken finger during that time too ... so whatever."
All 3 Hughes brothers to play in same NHL game for 1st time when Devils face Canucks on Tuesday. Jack Hughes: "You're in the basement, hanging out, playing, but you never really think it's going to become a reality." --
How about this for flashback?
First-round picks Ivan Miroshnichenko (WSH), Rutger McGroarty (WPG), Matthew Savoie (BUF) at a 2011 tournament in Bolzano, Italy ...
Ruff forcing Luke Hughes to hit the open net from behind the opposite goal line. Each time he misses, team must skate the length of the ice and back... 3 misses so far
Erik Haula when informed the Rangers have won 6 of 7 elimination games dating to last season: "Yeah, good for them. It's one game. I think if we're at our best, we have a good chance of winning that game and I live in the present. I don't really care about the past."
Jack Hughes told us this morning that he, brother Luke and Dawson Mercer attended the Jets game last night against the Chiefs. As he looked around the stadium, he was thinking ... "Man, it'll be pretty sweet to play here." He'll get that chance Feb. 17 at MetLife Stadium
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beat Rangers 5-3. New Jersey now 17-0-0 when Nico Hischier records at least one point this season, and 9-0-0 when Jack Hughes scores a goal. The Devils are the first team in NHL history to win 13 games in November.
Jack Hughes: "I skate with Taylor Hall in the summers and he's a really good guy to me and he's really nice. I'd be really honored and happy to play for the
#NJDevils
one day. That'd be a great spot."
Rasmus Dahlin with a pretty eventful start here in Buffalo. 2 goals, 1 assist, a huge hit, tremendous work on the PP. A leader. He's 18. Enjoy Buffalo. Sabres in 6-4. Fans are standing here, yelling very loudly. Great scene
Subban on Hughes winner: "I take credit for his OT winner b/c prior to the OT, I said to him 'I heard the rumor that you get 1 gl & then shut it down, so are you full or do you want more?' He told me, 'that's not me'. He scored the winner, so he's already listening & learning."
Want to thank everyone for all the kind words and thoughts last night after my daughter sang the National Anthem prior to the Devils/Wild game. Truly a moment this proud dad will never forget.
.
@TheFourthPeriod
just offered on NHL Network that the Johnny Gaudreau FA sweepstakes is 'leaning in New Jersey's direction unless the Islanders can step up a little bit more.'
Connor Carrick on Hughes: "His feet know what his hands are doing, his hands know what his feet are doing and his eyes are able to know what everyone else is doing."
Hey
#NowWeRise
fans. Be proud of the excitement & huge strides your team made. Jersey has solid ownership & is in great hands w/ Ray Shero, who's done a masterful job reestablishing the
@NJDevils
as a perennial contender. John Hynes is already one of the best coaches in the gm.
Jack Hughes: "I love being in New Jersey and I love playing in New Jersey. I wouldn't want to play anywhere else, and we are really building something special."
Ilya Kovalchuk; "I know they love me here. I actually had 3-and-a-half great seasons here (2009-13), we went to the final, so I have only great memories. It's always fun (to hear the fans). Whether they are booing or cheering for you, this means you did something special."
A reporter asked Brian Boyle if the Devils have Tampa Bay's number after beating them all 3x this season. Boyle looked up, laughed, and said, "Try that (question) on a rookie or something."
Question to Quinn Hughes: "Jack said that if you were trying to defend him 1on1 he would probably win at least 60% of the time."
Quinn Hughes (chuckling): "I mean, everyone's entitled to their own opinion."
John Tortorella on
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: "They've gone thru hell over there but were patient, kept going. U never know w/ that talent, & they start turning into pros, when they start maturing. But you need 2 stay patient. NJ's done a terrific job. They have something really going for them"
Bruce Boudreau on Jack Hughes: โWe tried to attack him every time he had the puck, so he doesn't get it in full speed. He got it once & he scores. I was so impressed watching him on TV the 1st couple years, but Iโm watching now & this guy's gonna be as good as anybody in the gm."
Jesper Bratt on he & Hischier serving as the longest-tenured Devils: "It's pretty crazy when you think about it. We've been thru so much since we came in; some tough yrs that we have to grind thru. Now being a part of this team, still being together, means a lot for both of us."
I know it's just two games (and I need to see more), but saying this now. Jack Hughes is going to be something special for this franchise. You can see it. The confidence, the playmaking, the vision and smarts - it's coming together.
Jack Hughes on brother Luke making his NHL debut tonight: "It's an important game and we love that he's in at a crucial time and can start to enjoy playing in the league. I'm excited for him and really looking forward to it."
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Ondrej Palat on his decision to fight Connor Clifton after hit on Hischier: "I see Clifton hit Nico, hit his head & just went after him. It wasn't much of a fight. He hits our captain so we go after him."
What an exchange b/w Daneyko and Guerin on NHL Network.
Ken Daneyko: "Always remember one thing Billy ... "
Bill Guerin (interrupting): "We know Dano ... you were always the strongest man on the ice."
Brendan Smith told
@ErikaWachter
on the
@MSGNetworks
postgame that Nick Foligno told him prior to their fight, 'You got to give me one.' Smith said he totally respects Foligno and understands how the Blackhawks had to stick up for their star player.
Jack Hughes: "We got a good young team. Now we got to take the next step, these next few games. Heading into next year, it's got to be no more, 'young and developing.' We got to start to win and learn how to win."
Words every
#NJDevils
fan wants to hear ...
Let's talk Luke Hughes ...
1st among NHL rookie D in gls 9-a 38-p 47-takeaways 43. The highest-scoring rookie D in
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history & 2nd highest in franchise history (Barry Beck, 60 pts). 1st among all NHL rookies with 25 PPP & averages 21:24 TOI. A legit Calder candidate!
I will say this, the
@Avalanche
may have missed out on Hughes or Kakko at the top of the Draft, but the selections of defenseman Bowen Byram (No. 4) and C Alex Newhook (No. 16) were absolutely lights out!
Devils forward prospect Fabian Zetterlund on Rasmus Dahlin. Zetterlund teamed with Dahlin at the '18 WJC: "He's sick. He's going to be the best player in the world. I can say that right now."
This Curtis Lazar quote sums him up perfectly: "I'm not even trying to score; just playing hard minutes. (My gls) aren't always the prettiest but when I get a chance & capitalize, it's good. It's been a long road but I love the spot I'm in, my role, & couldn't be happier here."
It wonโt show up on the score sheet but this was a great play by Nemec in the 3v3 OT. BOS breaking out with
#s
. Nemec picks up Charlie Coyle skating down the slot; then blocks a high % shot by Mason Lohrei. Again โฆ patience & IQ
I asked
#Yotes
Andre Tourigny for some thoughts on
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Nico Hischier. Andre coached Nico in Halifax (QMJHL, 2016-17): "I said he would someday win the Selke and be capt of an NHL team. People laughed at me. I'm not sure they're laughing now b/c it's just a matter of time."
Jack Hughes: "Hearing the ovation when they announced my assist was special. I think they're big fans of me so it was pretty cool to look up in the stands and see a couple of Hughes jerseys. Hopefully I can score a little bit more for them in the future."
Eric Comrie on Jack Hughes: "Hughes came over to me after I made a save on him and just said, 'Hey, you keep making saves on all my good shots.' I said, 'Well, you scored one already. That's enough for you tonight.' "
Jack Hughes has 110 pts (regular season and playoffs combined). Only Patrik Elias (49-70-119 in 2000-01) has recorded more points in a single year for the franchise.
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