While I’m no fan of how Kreider’s been treated, it’s best for his development to stay with the Whale for the rest of the season. Enough of the dilly dallying. They’ve already screwed with him. May as well just let him finish out the year in the AHL. As for Miller, he definitely is further along. Despite being a couple of years younger, he is more active during his shifts and capable defensively. But like any kid, prone to mistakes.

I doubt we’ll see either again unless the team goes far in the playoffs. First, they have to make it.

Deadline Quiet So Far: There are less than two hours left until the Trade Deadline. So far, things have remained quiet. Nashville moved Jered Smithson to Edmonton and Scott Hannan went back to San Jose. Nothing earth shattering.

There’s a rumor on Twitter that the Devils might be shopping their first round pick for a scoring winger. It might make some sense considering their recent struggles. But they do host the Draft in Newark. If they do swing a deal, I think it could be for Jason Pominville. He definitely would help them offensively. Especially with Ilya Kovalchuk uncertain.

Marek Zidlicky didn’t practice today. Nobody seems to know why. He has a no trade clause.