James Nichols
Suddenly, it makes sense why we heard Simon Nemec being dangled at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. Thw New Jersey Devils apparently intend to bring in a big name up front. One name qas revealed yesterday, and is linked below.
Elsewhere, Auston Mattews’ time up in Toronto? Devils prospect rankings, and more.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Perhaps this is why the Devils had Simon Nemec’s name out ther at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. According to a report, New Jersey had “serious interest” in Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies.
📺 Devils Rink Report: In the locker room last night, Jack Hughes responded to the golden goal comments that went viral, explaining he’s honored to see the puck he put past Jordan Binnington in the Hockey Hall-of-Fame. Full comments inside on the Devils Rink Report YouTube Channel.
Also on the Devils Rink Report YouTube channel, Pasha Eshghi and I dive into Jack Hughes’ seemingly newfound maturity, despite the comments made about his golden goal.
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The Athletic ($): Here are the Devil top 13 prospects, as told by prospect guru Scott Wheeler.
NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Toronto Hockey Now: Auston Matthews’ season is officially over. The Toronto Maple Leafs captain underwent succesful surgery yesterday.
The Athletic ($): Now, here’s where things get interesting. Did Matthews play his last game as a member of the Maple Leafs?
Forever Blueshirts: When the New York Rangers claimed Tye Kartye, they didn’t think he’d have this big an impact. Here’s more on the relationship he’s forming as a future third-line hopeful.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Sheesh. This isnt’ what you want to hear. Ex-Pittsburgh Penguins forward Billy Tibbetts is in legal trouble, again.
Montreal Hockey Now: You could pinpoint the Montreal Canadiens‘ power play struggles with this one key statistic.
