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Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker / December 5
Multiple teams need reinforcements amid major injuries in NHL
Major injuries have been piling up across the NHL this season. Some have been more impactful than others. How should general managers respond?
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 16
Players who could start the season on LTIR
While only a handful of teams project to need cap relief via long-term injured reserve to open the season, multiple candidates across the league might technically qualify for a placement.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 9
Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb exits game in OT
Mike Morreale: New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic had knee surgery yesterday and won’t be ready for the start of training camp. James Nichols: Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald said that forward Jesper Bratt has been dealing with a shoulder issue for multiple seasons.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / May 8
Devils’ Johnathan Kovacevic undergoes knee surgery, won’t be ready for training camp
New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic underwent knee surgery Thursday and will not be ready to return in time for training camp next season, Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald confirmed per team broadcaster Bill Spaulding.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 5
Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey departs Sunday's game with undisclosed injury
Taylor Baird of NHL.com: The Dallas Stars could get defenseman Miro Heiskanen and forward Jason Robertson back at some point in the second round, but it’s not certain, according to coach Pete DeBoer.
New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1
Devils’ Johnathan Kovacevic to undergo knee surgery
In the wake of their elimination from the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, many New Jersey Devils are beginning to reveal the injuries they were playing through.
New Jersey Devils News / Blade of Steel / March 24
Devils' Johnathan Kovacevic Responds to Sheldon Keefe's Criticism in Major Way
Just days after being called out by Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe, defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic came through with a key defensive play on Monday against the Canucks.
New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / March 24
Was Devils’ Sheldon Keefe out of line for his comments about Johnathan Kovacevic?
Over the weekend, New Jersey Devils blueliner Johnathan Kovacevic answered a question about the team’s struggles and what they need to do to get back on the right foot with the playoffs on the horizon.
New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / March 23
NHL Rumours: Kovacevic, Keefe, Devils, Maroon, Blues, Wild
In today’s NHL rumours rundown, Sheldon Keefe had a very blunt response to Johnathan Kovacevic‘s seemingly innocent comments about a playoff mindset. Elsewhere, Pat Maroon announced that he is going to retire at the end of the season, and was given a very passionate ovation from the fans in St.
New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / March 7
New Jersey Devils Sign Defenceman to Extension
In the midst of Fridays NHL Trade Deadline, the New Jersey Devils biggest move hasn’t been a trade. The team signed defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic to a five year extension the team announced.
New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / March 7
Devils sign Johnathan Kovacevic to five-year contract extension
The New Jersey Devils announced Friday that the club has signed defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic to a five-year contract extension worth $4 million per season.
New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / March 7
Devils Sign Johnathan Kovacevic to Extension, Raises Blueline Questions
NEWARK—One of the question marks coming into the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline was going to be whether the New Jersey Devils were going to commit to Johnathan Kovacevic or not.
New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7
Devils sign Johnathan Kovacevic to five-year extension
The Devils have signed an extension with pending UFA defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports.
NHL News / Oilersnation / March 6
Could the Devils be a good trade partner for the Oilers?
If I’m being honest, this year’s trade market isn’t very strong. I would love to see the Oilers go out and make a really big splash and after watching the team get stomped by the Anaheim Ducks in their return to Rogers Place on Tuesday night, I would hope that GM Stan Bowman is feeling some amount of pressure to go out and shake this team up.
New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 7
Devils place Santeri Hatakka on waivers
The Devils placed defenseman Santeri Hatakka on waivers Friday for the purposes of reassignment to AHL Utica, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. The move indicates he’s been cleared to play after spending the first four months of the season on injured reserve due to shoulder surgery.
New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / January 31
NHL/NHLPA Project Major Salary Cap Spike; Devils Three-Season Outlook
It was the NHLs worst-kept secret. The salary cap has been rumored to be increasing more than the projected 3% for the summer of 2025. Well, the NHL released its salary cap projections for the next three seasons, and all teams, including the New Jersey Devils, are getting quite the boost.
Jake Allen and Johnathan Kovacevic had dinner with several players from the Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens were not just facing the New Jersey Devils last night; they were also up against three former teammates. We all obviously remember Tomas Tatar, and more recently, Jake Allen and Johnathan Kovacevic were traded to the Devils by the Canadiens a few months ago.
New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / January 15
Devils Defender Fined for Cross-Checking
A New Jersey Devils defenseman will have a slightly lower paycheck coming his way after the NHL's Department of Player Safety issued a fine his way. The DoPS announced that Devils defender Johnathan Kovacevic received a fine for a cross-checking incident in a recent game.
New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / December 18
Devils Difficult Decision Looms as Result of Kovacevic Play
Life for the New Jersey Devils with Johnathan Kovacevic in it has been nothing short of immaculate. What was once a low-cost, depth trade has become a pillar to the Devils defensive core and one-half of one of the best defensive pairings in the National Hockey League.
Ironic: Johnathan Kovacevic is exactly what the Canadiens need
It’s amazing how time changes things. This summer, the Canadiens traded Johnathan Kovacevic because of congestion on the blue line. And he’s exactly what the Canadiens need right now.
NHL News / Montreal Hockey Now / August 5, 2024
Canadiens prospect rankings: David Reinbacher's complicated season
We have now reached the top five of our 2024 Montreal Canadiens prospect rankings, and we’re kicking things off with a deep dive into David Reinbacher’s rather complicated 2023-24 season.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30, 2024
Devils acquire Johnathan Kovacevic from Canadiens for pick
After being claimed from the Jets organization shortly before the 2022-23 NHL season, Kovacevic quickly became a flexible defenseman in Montreal.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 20, 2024
Johnathan Kovacevic: French lessons out of respect for Quebec culture
When you ask a Canadiens fan who his favorite player is, it would be surprising to hear Johnathan Kovacevic as an answer. Still, it’s impossible to dislike this player, as much for his performances on the ice as for his work off it.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 1, 2024
Watch: Canadiens score one of the weirdest goals of NHL season
The Canadiens lost, 4-3, to the Lightning on Sunday night, but they at least get the honor of scoring what might be the weirdest goal of the NHL season so far.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29, 2023
Canadiens goaltender drawing trade interest
The Canadiens have been a popular team in trade talks lately.
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