It’s game day again, but check back with New Jersey Hockey Now at 8:30 A.M. for more on the New Jersey Devils’ tilt tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets. This morning, read up on the latest with Evgenii Dadonov’s injury, his replacement, and what I thought they should have done instead.
Also, Shayna Goldman explains how Luke Hughes impacted future contracts.
Elsewhere, Pittsburgh almost traded stars, why Jack and Mitch split in Sin City, and Mikko Rantanen is torturing his former club.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils officially placed Evgenii Dadonov on the injured reserve as a result of his hand fracture. As a result, they recalled Brian Halonen, the Devils’ AHL affiliate’s leading goalscorer last season, to fill the void.
More NJHN: Admittedly, I’ve been banging on the Halonen drum. Yet, here’s how I think they should have replaced Evgenii Dadonov instead.
The Athletic: Here’s how Luke Hughes set the tone to recalibrate the market for young defensemen, as told by Shayna Goldman.
Thank goodness for Puckpedia, because trying to figure out the Devils’ cap crunch right now is difficult.
In fact, they explained the latest update below, so you or I don’t have to:
The #NJDevils added Dadonov to LTIR, gaining $1M of cap space in LTIR. He must miss 10 games and 24 days.
Prior to any call ups, they have $1.325M cap space with 22 active players (13F/7D/2G)
LTIR: Kovacevic, McLaughlin, Dadonov
IR: Noesen
SOIR: Caseyhttps://t.co/cFyMadMuVB— PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) October 13, 2025
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Ex-Pittsburgh Penguins GM, Brian Burke, reveals that when he was in charge, he considered trading both Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.
Florida Hockey Now: No Aleksander Barkov, no Matthew Tkachuk, no problem. Could the Florida Panthers have started any better, despite missing two of their star pieces?
San Jose Hockey Now: After the San Jose Sharks blew another lead on Saturday, the question in the locker room becomes if they’re too young, too old, or perhaps not enough in between.
Colorado Hockey Now: Here’s how Mikko Rantanen, who is playing killer against his former club, put a damper on a promising Colorado Avalanche performance. (+)
Vegas Hockey Now: Here’s why the Vegas Golden Knights broke up Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner.
Montreal Hockey Now: Think the St. Louis Blues are kicking themselves? Zachary Bolduc just keeps scoring for the Montreal Canadiens.
