James Nichols
The New Jersey Devils have to get through the remainder of the 2025-26 season. However, I suppose it is time to start thinking about who will be in charge behind the bench.
It’s plausible to think there will be a new head coach after this season with the way the Devils mightily disappointed this season. So, who might be a fit behind the bench. One fellow reporter on the Devils beat got a head start on some ideas linked below.
Elsewhere, more trade chatter in St. Louis, NHL GM meetings, and more.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
NJ.com: The Devils have a decision to make once their season comes to an end in about a month. Will Sheldon Keefe return behind the bench, or will the Devils have a new bench boss? If it’s the latter, here’s who Ryan Novozinsky thinks should be next up to lead Jack Hughes and Co.
📺 Devils Rink Report: In case you missed it, here are Nico Hischier’s and Jake Allen’s WOWED reactions to the high skill play between Arseny Gritsyuk and Lenni Hameenaho—who connected for an inncredible goal over the weekend—via Devils Rink Report.
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
The Athletic ($): The NHL GMs meetings get underway today. The Radko Gudas and Auston Matthews situation will be on the agenda, but Pierre LeBrun say’s don’t expect action.
More Athletic ($): Will there be a harder push to trade 26-year-old Robert Thomas this summer? How will that affect the other young Blues forwards? Jeremy Ruthorford dives in.
Colorado Hockey Now: The NCAA free agent signings have begun, and the Colorado Avalanche inked Gustav Stjernberg to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Forever Blueshirts:Â Chris Drury has been a hit or miss GM for the New York Rangers, however, here’s why Vladislov Gavrikov is among the best he’s reeled in.
