James Nichols
All eyes are on Quinn Hughes after the Minnesota were eliminated last night. At least, all eyes of New Jersey Devils fans.
It’s a huge offseason for the Devils and Wild alike. Both have big name contracts that are eiligible to extend as of July 1st. And both will have major implications on each franchises future.
It’ll certainly be exciting to see how this pans out.
Just searching through Devils X, you can see how fans in New Jersey feel about Quinn. If you’ve missed it, you can see one fans reaction below.
Elsewhere, why the Wild are reeling with anger after last night’s loss, Alexis Lafreniere’s uncomfortable reality, and more.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
📺 Devils Rink Report: It’s been reported that Auston Matthews’ future in Toronto is uncertain. Well, some folks have drawn dots to New Jersey in a potential franchise altering trade. In the latest video on Devils Rink Report, I broke down the deal that garnered an online reaction and dove into whether it makes sense or not.
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Some breaking news early this morning as the coaching carousel continues. The Edmonton Oilers are joining the head coach search after firing Kris Knoblauch:
The Athletic ($): The Minnesota Wild are reeling with “anger and frustration” following their Game 5 loss to the Colorado Avalanche which has eliminated them from the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Said elimination has Devils fans salivating out of the mouth for Quinn Hughes. He has one year left on his contract and is eligible to extend on July 1st. What will he decide to do? Devils fans are hoping it works out in their favor.
Colorado Hockey Now: Speaking of the Colorado Avalanche, here’s how they finally found the playoff path they wanted after eliminating the Wild.
NYI Hockey Now: I know he was first on my ballot. But he was first on everyone else’s, too. By unanimous decision, New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer is the 2026 Calder Trophy recipient as the NHL’s most proficient in the league.
The Athletic ($): We throw around “generational talent” a lot these days. A lot of it is unfounded. But, not with Schaefer. Just ask his generational predecessor’s.
Forever Blueshirts: When it comes to Alexis Lafreniere, here’s the uncomfortable reality the New York Rangers forward must live with.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: If the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to build on this season and try to come back even more competitive with their core three next year, here are four trade targets they could pursue this offseason.
Florida Hockey Now: Sergei Bobrovsky is far from a lock to return to the Florida Panthers next season. So who will tend their twine next season?
Philly Hockey Now: The Philadelphia Flyers online drama between Matvei Michkov and Rick Tocchet seems overblown by the fans. Tocchet talked about Michkov, his Game 4 scratch, and “letting him breathe.”
Montreal Hockey Now: As fun and exciting the Montreal Canadiens are amid their playoff success, they could really use one more impact veteran.
Toronto Hockey Now: If the Toronto Maple Leafs do, in fact, trade Auston Matthews, don’t sleep on this team to be aggressive and try to acquire him.
