Devils Daily: Meier’s Drought, Quinn Hughes Buzz, Shocking Comets Stat

New Jersey Devils winger Timo Meier remains without a goal this season despite taking 27 shots on goal across his appearances. James Nichols highlights Meier's declining ice time alongside analysis of New Jersey's recent 7-1 victory against the New York Rangers, where Luke Hughes scored his third goal of the season. Additionally, media reports link Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes to trade speculation involving a potential reunion with brothers Jack and Luke Hughes in New Jersey.

Around the NHL, Detroit Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch confirmed he decided to remove Steve Yzerman as general manager, naming Shawn Horcoff as interim GM. In Toronto, Maple Leafs coach Jim Hiller limited top draft pick Gavin McKenna to 6:36 of ice time against the Buffalo Sabres. Elsewhere, Florida Panthers forward Brady Tkachuk recorded his second consecutive hat trick in a 3-2 overtime win against Vancouver, and Patrick Kane set the NHL record for most assists by an American-born player.