{"id":433181,"date":"2023-10-18T08:30:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T12:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=433181"},"modified":"2023-10-17T22:45:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T02:45:51","slug":"nhl-rumours-new-jersey-devils-and-free-agent-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/10\/18\/nhl-rumours-new-jersey-devils-and-free-agent-forward\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: New Jersey Devils and Free Agent Forward"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The 2023-24 season is in full swing and that means that the rumour mill is churning as well. Even though it is in the early stages of the year, there are plenty of things going on behind the scenes. There are some players that could be on the move but also staying put with their respective clubs. Todays NHL Rumours focus on the New Jersey Devils and a forward who is going to make his return to the game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">NHL Rumours<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">New Jersey Devils<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><span class=\"s1\">Rumour: Elliote Friedman on 32 Thoughts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsnet.ca\/podcasts\/32-thoughts\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">discussing<\/a> if there will be an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/schmiak01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-10-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akira Schmid<\/a> extension soon.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Friedman on 32TP: &#8220;I&#8217;m wondering if we&#8217;re going to see an Akira Schmid extension soon&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHL_Watcher\/status\/1714130780610277391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 17, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What a ride it has been for the New Jersey Devils netminder. His sample size is small but he has shown flashes of promise with the sample size. In a forgettable year during the 2021-22 season, he played six games and displayed poor numbers. Also, he was one of seven different goaltenders the team used during the year. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">His level of play picked up during the 2022-23 season and he made a name for himself. He came in to relieve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vanecvi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-10-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vitek Vanecek<\/a> and shined brightly in those starts. However, it was during round one of the Stanley Cup playoffs he made a name for himself. After a disastrous two games, he stole the show on Broadway and the series. Schmid shut down the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/rangers\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Rangers<\/a> and finished the postseason with a 2.35 goals against average and a .921 save percentage. In addition, he finished with 2.4 <a href=\"https:\/\/moneypuck.com\/goalies.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">goals saved above expected<\/a> and proved to the Devils organization that he belongs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There were many questions surrounding the position entering the 2023-24 season. It seems like those questions have been put to rest and the future of the position lies with its netminder. Vanecek has one year left beyond this one and Schmid looks to be the goalie of the present and the future. New Jersey will have a large portion of salary cap space, so getting a deal done will not be a challenge. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kanepa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-10-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Kane<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><span class=\"s1\">Rumour: Pierre LeBrun on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/video\/insider-trading-meier-benching-sends-message~2787965\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Insider Trading<\/a> discusses the updates surrounding the star forward.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">INSIDER TRADING with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DarrenDreger?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@DarrenDreger<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PierreVLeBrun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@PierreVLeBrun<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/reporterchris?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@reporterchris<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Meier benching sends message<br \/>\n&#8211; Eye on teenaged junior players<br \/>\n&#8211; NHL\/NHLPA Olympic issues<br \/>\n&#8211; 1st NHL Pride Night later this month<br \/>\n&#8211; Latest on Kane<br \/>\n&#8211; Bowman awaits reinstatement<\/p>\n<p>WATCH: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JEeppUiwro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/JEeppUiwro<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TSNHockey\/status\/1714408936214839417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 17, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/blackhawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> traded Patrick Kane, it signaled a new era for them as an organization. Eventually, Kane got his wish and got to play for the Rangers. It was a short tenure and upon the ending of the season he underwent hip surgery. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Kane sweepstakes will be in full swing, but as of right now the potential landing spots will be quiet. LeBrun mentioned that he spoke to Kane\u2019s agent and said the star winger is progressing well with his recovery. However, Kane is not medically cleared and is still working towards that. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Kane sweepstakes will pick up once he is cleared, as a dozen teams have reached out on July 1. Furthermore, LeBrun said that his agent has remained in talks with some teams but are on a \u201ckeep us posted\u201d basis. Tune in for the Kane sweepstakes once he is medically cleared, as he will be a great addition for a playoff run. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Main Photo: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2023-24 season is in full swing and that means that the rumour mill is churning as well. Even though it is in the early stages of the year, there are plenty of things going on behind the scenes. 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