James Nichols
Nick Kypreos brings up a good point in his first NHL trade board looking a the offseason. And it very well may benefit the New Jersey Devils.
Like the Sportsnet insider said, Quinn Hughes is saying all the right things. However, Devils fans have been there before. The heart wants what it wants.
So, how will this play out?
More on that in the links below.
Also below, we confirmed last week the Simon Nemec rumors were false. However, could a rival pull the ultimate heel move and send him an offer sheet?
Elsewhere, a Nemec offer sheet? Chris Drury is big-game hunting, and more.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Devils forward Paul Cotter seals a quarterfinal date with powerhouse Canada — a juicy Olympic rematch where Team USA, stacked with prospects and underdogs, has everything to gain and zero pressure to lose.
The Athletic ($): Pierre LeBrun reports here the same thing we clarified last week about Simon Nemec. He has not asked for a trade. However, that doesn’t mean he won’t be. The latest rumblings via The Athletic.
📺 Devils Rink Report: Despite the debunked trade request rumors, the Devils could still move Nemec this summer—and here’s why we broke down on the latest Devils Rink Report why it might actually make sense for their roster needs.
After missing the playoffs, the Devils are doubling down on Sheldon Keefe—smart continuity or a costly mistake heading into 2026-27? 👇🏼
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Montreal Hockey Now: The Montreal Canadiens fall flat in Game 4 as the Carolina Hurricanes roll to a 4-0 shutout. It was the same old Habs problems in a must-win Eastern Conference Final that now has them on the brink.
Sportsnet: In Nick Kypreos’ first NHL trade board looking toward the offseason, he includes a pair of Devils defensemen as trade candidates, while questioning Quinn Hughes’ commitment to the Minnesota Wild.
Forever Blueshirts: The New York Rangers could ship Braden Schneider to the San Jose Sharks in a pair of intriguing packages that solve defense needs out West while landing the Blueshirts a high-end forward help or a big draft jump.
The Athletic ($): Speaking of the Rangers, Vince Mercogliano writes GM Chris Drury is hunting big summer splashes—from names such as Alex Tuch in free agency to high-upside trade targets that could reshape the Blueshirts roster.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Evgeni Malkin’s new deal is locked in. Now the real intrigue begins with the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ loaded prospect group battling for middle-six spots and changing the lines next season.
Florida Hockey Now: Florida Panthers prospect Sandis Vilmanis is stealing the show at Worlds and he just might be their next big breakout star.
Philly Hockey Now: Could the Philadelphia Flyers pull off the ultimate heel move and offer sheet Devils restricted free agent Simon Nemec this summer?
Detroit Hockey Now: Detroit Red Wings‘ Andrew Copp is finally delivering on that big contract after his second-best season on the scoresheet in his career thus far.
