Deen’s Daily: Kuznetsov Wants Back in NHL; Kadri a Fit in New Jersey?

The two centermen that played with Alex Ovechkin the most want to play hockey next season, and one has already signed a new deal. Also, is Nazem Kadri a fit for the New Jersey Devils?

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — July 29.

Colorado Hockey Now

Evgeny Kuznetsov is hoping to make an NHL return, and many have asked me if I think Colorado should sign him. Are the Avs a fit? I decided to finally share my thoughts below.

READ MORE: Is Evgeny Kuznetsov a Fit for the Avalanche?

While we’re at it, I thought I’d mention that it’s nice to see Nicklas Backstrom returning to playing hockey. Backstrom, who was also a key piece of the Capitals’ 2018 Stanley Cup championship run, signed with Timra in the Swedish Hockey League. It’s the team he played for before making his way to the NHL, and it’ll be his first taste of pro hockey since playing just eight games for Washington in 2023-24.

Also, catch up on two of my more recent stories below.

READ MORE: One Sportsnet Writer Believes Avalanche Should Still Target Kadri

READ MORE: Former Avalanche Forward Retires from Professional Hockey

Around The NHL

New Jersey Hockey Now: Is Kadri a good fit for the Devils? The folks at NJHN have more.

Detroit Hockey Now: I watched Happy Gilmore 2 over the weekend with an open mind. I knew it wouldn’t be anything close to as good as the original, and it wasn’t. But, I will say, I still enjoyed it. The storyline was very tacky and some of the humor was way too goofy, but I loved the many ways it connected to the old film and brought back some series nostalgic memories in the process.

Anyway, two former Red Wings played minor roles in the movie.

Boston Hockey Now: Catch the latest Bruins mailbag over at BHN. What’s going on in goal? Who will surprise or disappoint?