James Nichols
The New Jersey Devils made some solid adds this offseason. However, they didn’t make a huge splash. At least, not yet. Multiple insiders have stated that they expect NHL trades to pick up as soon as this week, after a weak pool of free agents left a lot of teams short or empty-handed.
For the Devils, their offseason may not be finished either, with the latest report stating they may have a big name out there in trade discussions.
Elsewhere, Rickard Rakell could be on the move, the latest RFA buzz, and how Colorado solved their Miles Wood issue.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: The offseason didn’t feel quite over yet, and on Sunday we learned that very well be the case. According to a report, New Jersey defenseman, Dougie Hamilton, is involved in Devils trade talks.
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
This could be a fun week. According to one agent, the NHL trade market is about to get hot.
Allan Walsh: "Watch for the trade market to heat up next week"
— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) July 6, 2025
Sportsnet: There are a lot of quality restricted free agents out there right now, including Devils defenseman, Luke Hughes. He’ll be locked up in New Jersey soon enough. However, things aren’t so certain with the rest. Here’s the latest buzz with the top RFAs.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Rickard Rakell prefers to stay with the Pittsburgh Penguins, however, he knows it’s not up to him. He’s attracting a lot of attention, and word is NHL trade talks everywhere are reportedly picking up. Here are three destinations for Rakell to land.
Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche had a Miles Wood problem. Here’s how they used Charlie Coyle to solve it.
NYI Hockey Now: There was a lot of talk that J.G. Pageau could be on his way out of Long Island. Is he still someone the New York Islanders might look to move?
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