Kurtis MacDermid, previously with the Colorado Avalanche, was traded to the New Jersey Devils. The Devils made lineup adjustments to accommodate MacDermid's debut game against his former team. Brendan Smith was unable to play, creating space for MacDermid. Lindy Ruff expressed positivity about the team's performance and opportunities. MacDermid arrived in LA to join the Devils and played his first game against the Kings.
Kurtis MacDermid makes his Devils debut today against his former team.
Here’s your #NJDevils warmups lines and pairings as the club goes back to 12/6 in LA: • MacDermid Devils debut • Nosek back in, Tierney out • Smith out https://t.co/OFFtvGv07j
Brendan Smith is out today, he’s not on the ice for warmups. #NJDevils needed to make space for MacDermid in the lineup so clearly back to 11/6.
New #NJDevils Kurtis MacDermid will play today vs. his former team. https://t.co/X7phSAqhn1
Kurtis MacDermid has arrived in LA and is here with the #NJDevils. He’ll also play his first game, in the lineup this afternoon against the Kings.
Montour: “They’re a good team over there. There’s a chance we could see them come playoff time. We wanted to bring a good effort. I thought the guys did a good job.”
“It’s trying to remain positive about the opportunities we’re generating. Stay strong defensively, where we’re not giving up the opportunities, and we know we’ll win games.” Lindy Ruff meets with the media following today's practice in LA. #NJDevils | @Genucel https://t.co/2kCjiqiLN7
Kurtis MacDermid will not be on the ice for #NJDevils practice. He is still en route to meet the team in LA and should be arriving later this evening. He was in Nash w/ COL when he was traded“ He went back to COL to pick up belongings and is now on his way to meet the team.
Timothy Liljegren says he feels good. He was one of the first skaters off the ice here at the morning skate so it looks like he may play. Confirmation to come. William Lagesson also came off early too. Being prepared just in case. @BodogCA
Colorado #GoAvsGo update after trading away Kurtis MacDermid. LTIR Relief: $9M LTIR Used: $6,770,743 LTIR Cap Space: $2,229,257 Deadline face-value cap space: $2,229,257 https://t.co/GmWKkZSDzY
Kurtis MacDermid had played in 29 games for the #Avs this season. Among guys who have played 7+ games, his xGF% was the lowest on the team.
“I think we had a lot of fun last game. Scored some goals, made plays. Playing with our speed is a big thing. If we do that, we should turn out pretty good.” 🎥 Smith: https://t.co/oCj5NH0vk0 🎥 Ruff: https://t.co/SuTJLShNYq 🎥 Mercer: ⤵️ #NJDevils | @Genucel https://t.co/F5Cv5e0oyh
Lindy Ruff seemed pretty confident that Brendan Smith will be able to play tonight after taking yesterday off and skating this morning. The plan will be to dress an extra defensemen for warmups just in case he isn’t able to go. #NJDevils