James Nichols
It’s over folks. The dreadful 2025-26 New Jersey Devils campaign has come to an end.
Today, the Devils will clean out their lockers and conduct exit interviews with the media. Tomorrow, they’ll be in their summer homes or preparing to make their way to their offseason locations.
However, in New Jersey, the work is just beginning as the search for a GM is underway. Soon enough, the draft will be here, as wuill free agency.
We’ve still got plenty to dive into.
In the links, who’s really in the mix, and perhaps who isn’t for the vacant GM position. Plus, a candid conversation on Sheldon Keefe’s uncertain future.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: There are several names in the rumor mill for the vacant Devils GM position. Here’s who seems to actually be in the mix for the job, versus who isn’t, and why Brendan Shanahan isn’t a reality for now.
In their season finale, the Devils left Nico Daws out to dry while thinking of Cancun while the Bruins prepped for their Stanley Cup Playoff run. The 4-0 shutout was symbolic of a dismal season.
📺 Devils Rink Report: No matter who the next GM is, they’re going to have to make a decision on Sheldon Keefe and his future as the head coach. Greg Wyshinski joined me on the latest Devils Rink Report to discuss if Keefe should stick, or if the new regime will want to start fresh.
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Forever Blueshirts: So, now that we know Jonathan Quick is retiring, what’s next for the New York Rangers goaltender?
The Athletic ($): Here’s a good conversartion with Rangers captain J.T. Miller who sat down with Vince Mercogliano to discuss the weight of being captain in his first season, and why it was heaviest at home.
Florida Hockey Now: Well well, the Florida Panthers have uncovered another diamond in the rough. Cole Reinhardt is turning heads down in Sunrise.
NYI Hockey Now: Victor Eklund was recalled for the New York Islanders‘ last game of the season to make his NHL debut. He’s their top forward prospect, and a rising one at that.
