Devils Wrap: Tatar Signs with Avalanche, MSG Schedule and More

Here's a recap of the latest Devils' news and notes.

NEWARK, N.J. -- With the season right around the corner, New Jersey Devils fans are starting to get their hockey fix. Below is a recap of some of the biggest headlines from the past couple of days. 

- MTV's Video Music Awards will take place at Prudential Center tonight. The Devils announced Nate Bastian will serve as a special correspondent on the red carpet before the show. The red carpet and official live Pre-Show begins at 6:30 p.m., while the main show starts at 8 p.m. This is the second year a Devils player will serve as a correspondent. Last season, it was Dawson Mercer who traded his hockey stick for a microphone.

- Jack and Luke Hughes' older brother Quinn was introduced as the next captain of the Vancouver Canucks on Monday. During his interviews, he, of course, mentioned his two younger brothers.

"They were proud of me, I think my brother Jack had a sense that possibly this could be happening, and my brother Luke was very proud of me as well," he said.

- Some players, including Curtis Lazar, Brendan Smith, Erik Haula, and Tyler Toffoli, attended the New York Jets game at MetLife Stadium on Monday night. The Jets would eventually beat the Buffalo Bills by a final score of 22-16, losing quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the process.

Who doesn't love a good plot twist to begin a new NHL season? Yesterday, Elliotte Friedman reported that Tomas Tatar had switched agents and is now represented by Newport Sports Management Inc. They also represent Devils forward Ondrej Palat and defenseman Colin Miller. Friedman additionally said Tatar is "believed to be leaning somewhere east."

Well, this morning, it was announced that the Colorado Avalanche signed Tatar to a one-year, $ 1.5-million contract.

"Tomas has been a consistent, productive player throughout his NHL career," said Avalanche General Manager Chris MacFarland. "He is a veteran winger who brings scoring depth to our middle six and can contribute at both ends of the ice. We are excited to have him under contract for this season."

He reunites with Miles Wood, who signed a six-year, $15 million contract with Colorado on July 1. Avalanche reporter Jesse Montano shared a photo of the two players skating together this morning. While it was rare, the two did spend limited time as linemates in New Jersey. Could a Tatar - Ross Colton - Wood line be in Colorado's future?

MSG Networks announced their 2023-24 Devils telecast schedule on Monday. Bill Spaulding, Ken Daneyko, Erika Wachter, and Bryce Salvador will all return for the upcoming season. MSG Networks will telecast 69 regular season games and four preseason games.

Per the official press release: "Devils fans who do not subscribe to a traditional pay television package can now purchase on MSG+, MSG Networks' new state-of-the-art streaming product and all available programming on MSG Networks in their area on a monthly, annual or individual game basis. MSG+ is available at no additional charge to subscribers of participating pay television providers."

NEWS

- Devils Wrap: Langenbrunner, Hischier, Haula and More

- Devils Announce National Television Broadcast Schedule and Updated Start Times

FEATURES

- Devils' Bratt Opens About His Mental Skills Coach's Positive Influence

OPINIONS

- Devils Offseason Moves: Boqvist Becomes Expendable

- Devils Offseason Moves: Wood Leaves New Jersey in Free Agency

- Devils Offseason Moves: Kallgren Signs One-Year Deal

- Devils Offseason Moves: Graves Leaves New Jersey in Free Agency

- Devils Offseason Moves: The Acquisition of Colin Miller

- Devils Offseason Moves: Bastian Remains in New Jersey

- Devils' 5 Burning Questions Heading Into the 2023-24 Season

NOTEBOOK

- Switzerland Travel Diaries: A Collaboration with Switzerland Tourism

- Switzerland Travel Diaries: Glaciers, Mountain Carts, and Villa Cassel

- Switzerland Travel Diaries: Behind the Scenes with Devils' Nico Hischier

- Switzerland Travel Diaries: Alpine Canyon

- Former Devils' defenseman Will Butcher joined Ryan Graves in Pittsburgh, participating in the unofficial skates the team is holding. Per Taylor Haase of DK Pittsburgh Sports- Speaking of the Penguins, he was in a non-contact jersey skating with an injured prospect. Butcher is recovering from an injury suffered at the end of the 2022-23 season.

- Damon Severson's current team made headlines after the Spittin' Chiclets podcast stated that Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock allegedly asked various Blue Jackets players to see their phones and then AirPlay their photos on his office TV. Babcock and team captain Boone Jenner responded, "To have this blown out of proportion is truly disappointing."