The NHL regular season officially began yesterday, but the New Jersey Devils had the night off. They returned to the ice this morning for practice before traveling to Raleigh, where they’ll face the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday to open their season.
The NHL regular season kicked off yesterday, but the New Jersey Devils were idle. They returned to the ice this morning for practice ahead of Thursday’s season opener in Raleigh against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Meanwhile, the Devils made more roster moves on Tuesday, finalizing another piece of business and sending two players to the AHL. Though their opening roster was made official on Monday, adjustments came quickly the next day.
In today’s links, we take a look at how recent major contracts around the league could affect future negotiations for New Jersey’s stars.
Elsewhere, a former Devils forward ends his holdout, Philadelphia explores trade options for a defenseman, and yet another blockbuster deal is reportedly in progress.
Devils News & Trade Rumors
- New Jersey Hockey Now: How do Kirill Kaprizov’s massive new deal and Connor McDavid’s team-friendly contract shape future Devils extensions?
- More from NJHN: As expected, New Jersey signed veteran forward Luke Glendening on Tuesday.
Following the signing, Shane Lachance and Lenni Hämeenaho were reassigned to the Utica Comets.
Sportsnet: In his first written edition of the 32 Thoughts blog for the 2025-26 season, Elliotte Friedman shared his predictions and outlook across the league. While he’s generally confident in the Devils, the insider noted there’s one specific area where they might still be coming up short.
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Will any of the top free agents even reach the market next summer? Late Monday night, Elliotte Friedman reported that the Winnipeg Jets and star forward Kyle Connor are closing in on a massive contract extension. Nothing has been finalized yet, but an announcement could come as soon as today.
San Jose Hockey Now: What guidance can young stars Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith offer fellow San Jose Sharks rookie Michael Misa? (+)
Vegas Hockey Now: Despite assumptions that all contract holdouts were over, former Devils forward Alexander Holtz ended his brief free agency by signing an extension with the Vegas Golden Knights after participating in camp on a professional tryout.
Philly Hockey Now: On Monday, reports surfaced that the Boston Bruins were in the market for roster help. Now, it’s the Philadelphia Flyers exploring trade options—though unlike Boston, which is seeking a forward, Philly is targeting a defenseman.
Forever Blueshirts: Analysts can’t seem to agree on the New York Rangers—some see them as a lottery team, others as a playoff contender. Their season didn’t open on a strong note, but if they’re going to compete, Mika Zibanejad’s performance will be the key factor.
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