James Nichols
Sunny Mehta should undoubtedly try being bold to improve the New Jersey Devils this offseason.
The latest chatter involves one of the biggest names out there in Auston Matthews per his uncertain future in Toronto. There’s certainly an appeal to adding perhaps the best goalscorer of this generation who has the capability of chasing down Alexander Ovechkin’s goal scoring record.
However, does a proposed package that has everyone talking about it online make sense?
The breakdown is linked on the Devils Rink Report YouTube page below.
Elsewhere, more adds at Worlds, Charlie Coyle domino effect, and more.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
Canada added three big names at the 2026 IIHF World Championships yesterday, including the Devils’ own Dawson Mercer.
📺 Devils Rink Report: It’s been reported that Auston Matthews’ future in Toronto is uncertain. Well, some folks have drawn dots to New Jersey in a potential franchise altering trade. In the latest video on Devils Rink Report, I broke down the deal that garnered an online reaction and dove into whether it makes sense or not.
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
NHL.com: It’s underwhelming to think Charlie Coyle was perhaps going to be the top center in the free agent market this summer. However, the Columbus Blue Jackets locked him up.
Forever Blueshirts: Here’s the domino effect. Now that Coyle is locked up with the Blue Jackets, that actually improves the New York Rangers‘ trade plans with Vincent Trocheck.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: At his year end presser, Kyle Dubas explains he’s looking to keep the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ core together, including Evgenii Malkin.
Boston Hockey Now: The Boston Bruins have been captain-less ever since Patrice Bergeron retired. However, here’s why there’s still no rush to name one.
Philly Hockey Now: At exit interviews, Matvei Michkov explained he knew he wasn’t as good as he could have been and plans to be better for the Philadelphia Flyers next season.
San Jose Hockey Now: Will the San Jose Sharks trade the second overall pick? If they do, they can learn from past trades involving picks in the top-10 range. (+)
Detroit Hockey Now: If the Detroit Red Wings are going to find success, they need more from Dylan Larkin.
Montreal Hockey Now: The most interesting statistic amid the Montreal Canadiens‘ playoff run has to do with their top line and their LACK of production.
The Athletic ($): The Buffalo Sabres took a close Game 4 against the Habs. Here’s how Mattias Samuelsson led the defensive charge.
More Athletic ($): The Vegas Golden Knights took Game 5 last night and have the Anaheim Ducks with their backs against the wall. Despite being on the brink of elimination, here’s why the young rebels aren’t worried, but eager.
