AP Whether they have Ilya Kovalchuk in tow or not, the New Jersey Devils will travel to Nassau Coliseum to face the New York Islanders for each team’s season opener on Jan. 19, according to the Bergen Record’s Tom Gulitti.
Gulitti reports that the Devils’ home opener is likely to be Jan .22, although their opponent hasn’t been determined. That gap might not imply a big break for New Jersey, however; Gulitti also reports that the Devils could play three games in the first four days of the season.
The Islanders’ second foe is still unclear as well, but Newsday’s Arthur Staple reports that their next game will probably take place on the afternoon of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 21).
Kovalchuk doesn’t necessarily represent the only roster-related drama heading into Jan. 19, either.
Lubomir Visnovsky quite clearly wants to stay overseas instead of playing for the Islanders, although his agent confirmed that he’ll honor the contract if he must. It remains to be seen if GM Garth Snow & Co. decide that it’s a battle worth fighting.
Either way, two division rivals will battle things out on the first night of the abbreviated season.
-
Club says he suffered no injuries.
-
Getty Images
His contract with the Coyotes is up June 30.
-
Stone to make ’13 postseason debut for Sens in Game 4 vs. Pens, Conacher out
May 22, 2013, 11:10 AM EDT
Bold, but familiar move from Ottawa head coach Paul MacLean.
-
Getty Images
Veteran defenseman spent 15 years in the league.
-
Getty Images
Pending RFA not expected to re-sign with Jets.
-
Getty Images
If they were, it would add fuel to the speculation that the team might relocate to Quebec City.
-
Getty Images
He doesn’t have a goal in eight postseason contests.
-
It’s not clear if they will be available on Thursday.
-
Getty Images
The match starts at 7:30 p.m. ET.
-
AP
Wednesday’s collection of links.
-
Getty Images
He was pretty good.
-
Kings’ Sutter: ‘They’re gonna say they lost sight of the puck’
May 22, 2013, 2:23 AM EDT
Getty Images
Series tied 2-2.
-
Getty Images
You be the judge.
-
An apology was issued.
-
Discuss: Sharks take Game 4, even semifinal series against Kings
May 22, 2013, 12:54 AM EDT
Getty Images
Turning into a heck of a series.
-
Getty Images
Lots happening in this one. More highlights coming, by the way.
-
Getty Images
Been dealing with plenty of traffic in front of him all throughout playoffs.
-
Video: Kings’ Brown shaken up after collision with Sharks’ Marleau
May 21, 2013, 11:14 PM EDT
Getty Images
Does the league take a look at this?
-
Suddenly a scorer, Bruins’ Boychuk wants to meet The Great One
May 21, 2013, 11:07 PM EDT
Getty Images
Where did this scoring come from?
-
Getty Images
The comments are now open.
