James Nichols
The New Jersey Devils have some major holes to fill this summer.
Depth scoring has been a glaring weakness for far too long, and the front office knows it. There are some intriguing trade targets out there with real breakout potential who could finally juice up their bottom six.
At the same time, despite the debunked trade request rumors, Simon Nemec remains very much in play as a possible trade piece—and there are solid reasons why moving him could actually make sense. More below.
Elsewhere, Josh Anderson keeps the Habs alive, tough report cards for Blueshirts trade candidates, questions around the Pittsburgh’s goaltending future, the Colorado’s deeper issues, and a big stay-or-go decision in Philly.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: New Jersey knows they desperately need more depth scoring—and these depth forwards with real breakout upside could be the ideal fits to finally energize their bottom six via Devils trade.
📺 Devils Rink Report: Despite the debunked trade request rumors, the Devils could still move Simon Nemec this summer—and here’s why we broke down on the latest Devils Rink Report why it might actually make sense for their roster needs.
After missing the playoffs, the Devils are doubling down on Sheldon Keefe—smart continuity or a costly mistake heading into 2026-27? 👇🏼
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Montreal Hockey Now: Josh Anderson scores twice to keep the Habs alive, but the Montreal Canadiens fall in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes even the Eastern Conference Final at 1-1
Forever Blueshirts: Forever Blueshirts continue to hand out end-of-season report cards to key New York Rangers trade candidates Vincent Trocheck and Braden Schneider—with grades that hint at some tough decisions ahead.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins’ goaltending future looks promising with Sergei Murashov, but bad contracts and defensive questions could make the offseason trickier than it seems.
Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche are still hunting for the right playoff attitude after Game 2—while their Western Conference Final opponent, the Vegas Golden Knights, are showing the composure that could carry them further.
The Athletic ($): The Avalanche are down 2-0 in the Western Conference Final without Cale Makar, but their problems run much deeper than one star defenseman’s injury.
Philly Hockey Now: The Philadelphia Flyers face a tough stay or go decision on Sam Ersson this summer—keep the reliable veteran backup or chase an upgrade?
Hockey 24/7: There’s a new trade board as we inch closer to the 2026 NHL offseason. It features one Devil, and a bunch of names that can realistically move, especially amid a weak crop of free agents.
