James Nichols
Alright, I’ll be the one to address the elephant in the New Jersey Devils‘ room.
There’s still a clear problem with Dougie Hamilton. Ya know, the $9 million defenseman who has refused to speak publicly since January?
Yeah, that one. Unfamiliar? More in the links below via Devils Rink Report.
Also below, center options in a Devils trade to fill a void in the case of a nuclear trade to bring in Quinn Hughes.
Elsewhere, a free-agent target for the Devils, Blueshirts eyeing twins, and Philly’s rookies earning it.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: In the nuclear option that Sunny Mehta opts to trade Nico Hischier for Quinn Hughes, here are three centers who could fill the void left at center via Devils trade.
📺 Devils Rink Report: As we inch closer to the 2026 NHL Draft and free agency, the elephant in the room has yet to be addressed. The Devils still have a Dougie Hamilton problem. I broke it down on the latest clip via Devils Rink Report.
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The Athletic ($): From the folks at The Athletic, here’s one free agent the experts think the Devils should sign.
NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Forever Blueshirts: With the late first round pick the New York Rangers own, it looks like they’re targeting one of two standout twins out of the WHL.
Philly Hockey Now: Part of the reason the Phildelphia Flyers went on a late run and made the playoffs and then made it to the second round is because they got some unexpected boosts. Here’s how the Flyers rookies earned their ice time.
