EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEWARK, N.J. -- The New Jersey Devils still believe they can make the Stanley Cup playoffs despite long odds, a ticking clock to the trade deadline and the dismissal of coach Lindy Ruff."The runway's not that long, so we've got to really be desperate," star center Jack Hughes said Tuesday after the team's morning skate. "If we lose…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Edmonton Oilers placed veteran forward Sam Gagner on waivers Tuesday, potentially clearing roster space for a deal leading up to Friday's NHL trade deadline.Gagner, 34, has five goals and 10 points in 27 games this season, averaging 10:14 time on ice.He is in his third tour with Edmonton after signing a one-year, two-way deal worth $775,000 in…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsIn need of a winger, the Vegas Golden Knights landed one Tuesday when they traded for Anthony Mantha with a 2024 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick going to the Washington Capitals, the teams announced.Getting a top-six winger was thought to be a priority for the defending Stanley Cup champions only to become a reality on Monday.…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCalgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil will have a disciplinary hearing Wednesday for boarding Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn on Monday night.Pospisil faces an extended suspension after hitting Dunn from behind during the third period of the Flames' 4-2 home loss, contact that Kraken coach Dave Hakstol called "garbage" after the game.Pospisil was assessed a game misconduct and ejected.…