If the New York Rangers are open for business and are willing to deal with their rivals, is that another trade partner for the New Jersey Devils?
I mean, Vincent Trocheck wouldn’t look the worst in a Devils jersey, right?
I know I just advocated for Cody Glass, but c’mon, pluck Paul Cotter and place Trocheck behind Nico Hischier, and man, that’s a center core.
Eh, probably a bit ambitious.
In the links, why Glass and Co. are changing the Devils’ trade priority.
Elsewhere, Carson Soucy’s new home, Pittsburgh’s precarious position, and Philly’s decision.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: The emergence of Cody Glass and his line has revealed one thing. The Devils’ need for a third-line center may very well no longer be a need. In fact, it’s helping pinpoint the top priority in a potential Devils trade.
📺 Devils Rink Report: Can the Devils manage without Luke Hughes on the blue line? Ryan Novozinsky joined me on the latest Devils Rink Report to discuss.
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins‘ unexpected season has them in a bit of a pickle as we near closer to the NHL Trade Deadline. Here are the four routes GM Kyle Dubas can take, per Dan Kingerski.
Philly Hockey Now: With the 2026 Winter Olympics, there’s basically a trade deadline before the actual trade deadline in March. So, what should the Philadelphia Flyers do, buy or sell?
Toronto Hockey Now: I thought this was incredibly soft, but William Nylander has been fined by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for an “inappropriate gesture.” I mean, the Toronto Maple Leafs star was smiling, for heaven’s sake.
The Athletic ($): Here’s something you rarely see. A Rangers and New York Islanders trade. Carson Soucy goes from Broadway to the Island in the first rival trade in 16 years.
