James Nichols
I’ll have more shortly on the latest New Jersey Devils trade rumors involving Simon Nemec.
But before we get to that, catch up with yesterday’s update on what we knew as soon as the rumor dropped.
One way or another, Sunny Mehta is going to have to deal with Nemec. If it’s an extension, Mehta will have to sort that sooner than later, otherwise, he faces the threat of an offer sheet with the Devils defenseman and two forwards.
Elsewhere, Montreal dominates Carolina, a Blueshirts trade target, and more trade rumors.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now:Â Simon Nemec is the subject of trade rumors again. Except, this time, the rumors have some plot holes.
Whether he’s traded or not remains to be seen. However, he and two other Devils this summer are restricted free agents. Here’s why the Devils face a very real threat off an offer sheet this summer.
📺 Devils Rink Report: So, it’s been decided. Sheldon Keefe will return next season behind the Devils’ bench. Did they make a smart move or a big mistake? I broke it down on the latest Devils Rink Report.
Also via Devils Rink Report, the Devils still have to address a big issue involving Dougie Hamilton. More here:
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Montreal Hockey Now: Perhaps… that was too much time off. The red-hot Montreal Canadiens ambushed the ice-cold Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final.
Forever Blueshirts:Â As the New York Rangers seek getting younger, could they target Dallas Stars forward Mavrik Bourque via trade?
Pittsburgh Hockey Now:Â Speaking of Bourque, could the Pittsburgh Penguins also be after the young Stars forward? Kyle Dubas has nailed his reclemation projects, and he could be targeting quite a few this summer. Dan Kingerski lists several in his latest.
Boston Hockey Now:Â Young defenseman are all over the NHL Trade rumor mill. Could Boston Bruins blueliner Mason Lohrei be a trade chip for Don Sweeney?
Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche have lost the first game of the Western Conference Final. However, you cannot count them out of the series. Nazem Kadri isn’t. Especially because Cale Makar was back on the ice yesterday. More here from Aarif Deen.
Philly Hockey Now: Should the Philadelphia Flyers trade for Buffalo Sabres goaltender, Devon Levi?
The Athletic ($): Happy for the Sabres—the team he mostly built and yet is not reaping any of the rewards via their success—Kevyn Adams “can’t wait to get back.”
