James Nichols
The New Jersey Devils will have a travel day today, thus, you won’t see any updates on the ice. Over the weekend, we dove into some trade discussion as we look toward the end of the season and into the summer.
The Devils could very well have a transformative offseason after a disappointing 2025-26, which means we could see some major trades. More on that in the links below.
Elsewhere, an ex-Devils NHL development thus far, Carolina eyeing Bob, and more.
P.S. I just wanted to take a moment to recognize Jessie Pierce and her family. What they are going through is devastating and my heart goes out to the family that is suffering. May she and her babies rest in peace.
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: On Friday, we invited The Leafs Nation & The Sheet co-host/producer, Zack Phillips on the show to dive into the latest trade talk around Matthew Knies, and the Devils’ supposed “serious interest.” Is Nemec enough to reel in Knies to New Jersey? Zack and I dove in on the latest Devils Rink Report.
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The Athletic ($): Here are the Devil top 13 prospects, as told by prospect guru Scott Wheeler.
NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
The Athletic ($): With the Devils out of the playoff picture, what’s at stake for them through the remainder of the season?
Forever Blueshirts: Jonathan Quick is hurt, so Igor Shesterkin is going to need some support. Dylan Garand made his NHL debut for the New York Rangers, and looked “pretty damn impressive.”
Boston Hockey Now: The Boston Bruins are officially on James Hagens watch. Will their highly touted prospect turn pro, or will he return to Boston College next season?
San Jose Hockey Now (+): If you’re interested in knowing how an ex-Devils prospect is coming along as an NHLer, here’s an honest conversation about San Jose Sharks defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin with an NHL scout.
Florida Hockey Now: Florida Panthers forward A.J. Greer is assessed a three-game suspension by the NHL Department of Player Safety for boarding Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary in the third period of Friday’s game.
Carolina Hockey Now: Of course, this can’t happen until the season is over, but the Carolina Hurricanes reportedly have interest in bringing in Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky if he can’t figure out a way to stay in Florida.
