The regular season got underway yesterday, and the New Jersey Devils were off. They’re back on the ice this morning for practice before they take off to Raleigh to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday for their season opener.
Yesterday, the Devils got another piece of business done, and as a result, reassigned two players to the American Hockey League as a result. Despite the roster being named official on Monday, Tuesday already brought its first changes.
In the links, how the recent contracts for a few superstars impacts the Devils.
Elsewhere, an ex-Devils forward ends a holdout, Philly is shopping for a blueliner, and another big contract is in the works.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: How does the lucrative Kirill Kaprizov contract, and bargain Connor McDavid contract, impact future Devils negotiations?
More NJHN: Reported by NJHN on Monday, the Devils were expected to sign Luke Glendening, and they did on Tuesday.
As a result, Shane Lachance and Lenni Hameenaho were reassigned to the Utica Comets.
#NEWS: We have assigned forwards Lenni Hameenaho and Shane Lachance to Utica (AHL). pic.twitter.com/056wDYvozW
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) October 7, 2025
Sportsnet: In his first written version of 32 Thoughts blog in 2025-26, Elliotte Friedman offers his season predictions, and although he’s not overly concerned about the Devils, there is one thing they may be lacking, according to the insider.
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Will any of the big-name free agents make it to next summer? Late last night, Elliotte Friedman reported the Winnipeg Jets and Kyle Connor were trending toward a big, BIG extension. Nothing official yet, but it sounds like it could be today.
Expecting AAV will be in the 12s
Big for team and player to get it done https://t.co/g2IuNLOU99
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 8, 2025
San Jose Hockey Now: What advice can Macklin Celebrini, and Will Smith give San Jose Sharks teammate and rookie, Michael Misa? (+)
Vegas Hockey Now: Contrary to popular belief, the holdouts weren’t quite over on Tuesday. That was until ex-Devils forward, Alexander Holtz, inked an extension with the Vegas Golden Knights after attending training camp on a PTO.
Philly Hockey Now: Yesterday, it was revealed that the Boston Bruins were still shopping for help. Today, it’s the Philadelphia Flyers who are said to also be shopping around. The difference? Whereas the Bs are looking for a forward, the Flyers are looking for a defenseman.
Forever Blueshirts: Sorting through the expert opinions, it seems there’s no consensus on the New York Rangers. They’re either a lottery team or a playoff team. It didn’t start well for them last night, but here’s why, if they’re going to be the latter, Mika Zibanejad is the biggest x-factor.
