{"id":316344,"date":"2026-04-10T11:40:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=316344"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:40:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:10:42","slug":"nhl-rumors-hischier-ovechkin-cassidy-smith-and-wiebusch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/10\/nhl-rumors-hischier-ovechkin-cassidy-smith-and-wiebusch\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumors: Hischier, Ovechkin, Cassidy, Smith, and Wiebusch"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nico Hischier on a contract extension<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ryan Novazinsky<\/strong><\/a>: Latest Jersey Devils forward Nico Hischier, when asked if the firing of Tom Fitzgerald on Monday modified how he views his possible contract extension talks this offseason:<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m specializing in playing hockey here, and I still have yet another 12 months. So, I\u2019m with the Devils immediately, after which we\u2019ll see what happens.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alex Ovechkin on his playing future<\/strong><\/h2>\n

B\/R Open Ice<\/strong><\/a>: Alex Ovechkin when asked about his playing future as his contract expires after the season.<\/p>\n

John Walton: \u201cAlex, there\u2019s been a whole lot of speculation about whether or not this will likely be your final season. Have you ever made that call?\u201d<\/p>\n

Ovechkin: \u201cNot yet. We\u2019re going to make a choice in the summertime. I even have to discuss with my family, with Ted, with KP, Mc, and we have now to make a choice in the summertime.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Walton: \u201cWhat\u2019s a very powerful a part of that call?\u201d<\/p>\n

Ovechkin: \u201cHealth-wise. I\u2019m going to be 41 years old in September, so you only should be smart about it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bruce Cassidy is trying to get back to coaching as soon as possible<\/strong><\/h2>\n

TSN<\/strong><\/a>: Pierre LeBrun asked Bruce Cassidy if he desired to take a while away from coaching, since he has a 12 months left on his contract, or if he\u2019ll be trying to get back at it immediately.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd the reply was swift. He is prepared to teach again. So search for Cassidy to be in several headlines as some coaching openings open across the league.\u201d<\/p>\n

The LA Kings will make a D.J. Smith decision after the season<\/strong><\/h2>\n

TSN<\/strong><\/a>: The Los Angeles Kings will make a choice on interim head coach D.J. Smith after the season, in response to Pierre LeBrun.<\/p>\n

Where Do the Latest Jersey Devils Go From Here?<\/p>\n

NCAA free agent J.J. Wiebusch enters the transfer portal and won\u2019t be signing anywhere<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dave Hall<\/strong><\/a>: (Mark Divver reported that Penn State Winger J.J. Wiebusch is entering the transfer portal.) Wiebusch would have been certainly one of this 12 months\u2019s top NCAA free agents. He won\u2019t be signing a professional contract and can leave the Penn State program.<\/p>\n

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