Devils Nab Bjugstad for Veteran Boost Pre-Olympics
New Jersey pulls off a savvy pre-freeze trade for Nick Bjugstad, injecting proven size and snarl into their lineup just as Olympics loom. Front-office types see this as GM Tom Fitzgerald stacking the deck for a playoff push, knowing Bjugstad's track record in tight checks. The move quiets some trade deadline whispers while the league hits pause, but expect Jersey to test this punch when action resumes.
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