James Nichols
The New Jersey Devils were off yesterday, but Jack Hughes’ national celebrity tour continued.
He and USA women’s star Caroline Harvey clocked in for a shift at Raising Cane’s Global Flagship in Times Square to snap selfies, sign autographs and serve lucky customers.
Here are a few photos:
It sure is fun to be Jack Hughes right now.
In the links, the uncertain future for two Devils blueliners.
Elsewhere, is there an “explosive” summer ahead in via free agency and the trade market? A GM’s gambit with their star, and more.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: So, I asked Tom Fitzgerald about Simon Nemec‘s future after the NHL trade deadline passed. Then I went back to his comments about the Devils defenseman in January. In comparison to another key pending restricted free agent, it’s become clear that Nemec’s future is uncertain in New Jersey. Especially when you consider what Nemec’s next contract might look like, which a source explained where the ask potentially starts to New Jersey Hockey Now.
📺 Devils Rink Report: Staying on the blueline, I asked GM Tom Fitzgerald about the relationship with Dougie Hamilton after the public debacle earlier this season. His response made things even more confusing. I dove into it on the latest Devils Rink Report.
Full episode here 👇🏼
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Forever Blueshirts: Here’s why the New York Rangers were one of a handful of losers at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.
The Athletic ($): So, the trade deadline was kind of a bust. However, here’s why it may have laid the groundwork for an explosive summer—with names like Brady Tkachuk potentially on the move, according to Pierre LeBrun.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Here’s Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas’ gambit on Evgeni Malkin, and why he might be one step ahead of the Russian center ahead of his impending free agency.
Florida Hockey Now: The Florida Panthers are all but eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The reign will end after back-to-back championships. And now, they may shut down one of their star players.
