It’s certainly been quiet around the NHL ever since the July 1st Free Agent Frenzy passed. Seemingly, the only general manager that has done anything since is in Pittsburgh, making a few smaller moves with the hopes of adding youth and strengthening their depth. That doesn’t mean things aren’t happening behind the scenes, but the inactive period feels uneasy, especially for the New Jersey Devils who have more work to do.
In the links, Jesper Bratt updates his injury status as he continues to heal from shoulder surgery.
Elsewhere, Ilya Sorokin scoffs at the trade rumors he found himself in, a Colorado trade target on the Devils, & more.
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Devils Trade Rumors & News
DailyFaceoff: The bar has been raised in New Jersey, and Devils star Jesper Bratt say’s he can only continue to trend upward to help his club reach their goals. He also updated how his healing process is going thus far.
In somewhat Devils-related news, the Pittsburgh Penguins traded ex-Devils first round pick Chase Stillman yesterday to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Arturs Silovs.
General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have acquired F Chase Stillman and a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for G Artūrs Šilovs.
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— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 13, 2025
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins last Thursday acquired defenseman Matt Dumba and a 2028 second-round draft pick from the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok.
Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche used to have a 2C problem. However, with Brock Nelson in the fold, they’ve solved their top-six issue. However, they did trade Charlie Coyle earlier this summer, and now they have a void at 3C. Could the Avs target Dawson Mercer, among others, to fill the void? (+)
Florida Hockey Now: The Florida Panthers signed their final remaining piece from their 2025 Stanley Cup championship on Thursday with Mackie Samoskevich taking a one-year contract.
NYI Hockey Now: About those Ilya Sorokin trade rumors? Well, there’s evidence now that they were not true. The New York Islanders won’t be moving one of the NHLs best netminders.
RG Media: In fact, Ilya Sorokin went as far as saying he was surprised anyone took the rumor seriously.
Chicago Hockey Now: Anton Frondell’s name skyrocketed as the 2025 NHL Draft drew nearer and nearer. The Chicago Blackhawks took him third overall. Now, the question is what should the rebuilding Hawks do with the Swedish forward?
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