The Connor McDavid extension is shocking. The Edmonton Oilers captain inked a new deal to remain in Oil Country, but so much about it is puzzling. There’s no impact on the New Jersey Devils in the immediate future as fallout, but it’s fair to wonder if it will change anything for future contract negotiations. More related to the topic from Chris Johnston and Pierre LeBrun below.
In the links, the Devils are expected to sign a veteran on PTO in training camp, the (un)official roster has been released, and bold predictions for 2025-26.
Elsewhere, Boston is still shopping, the league drops the hammer on Jon Cooper, and Torts back on TV!
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Although he wasn’t named on the official roster, a source tells New Jersey Hockey Now that veteran forward, Luke Glendening, is expected to sign with the Devils. Expect him to soon ink a deal, lifting his PTO.
More NJHN: Speaking of the roster, it was released by the Devils last night, and although it’s official, it’s not really official. There are a handful of names released on the team who are likely to be paper transactions to free up money for corresponding moves, such as Glendening. Here’s who was named, for now.
Speaking of players on PTO, Kevin Rooney made his decision. He’s signed with the Utah Mammoth.
We have signed Kevin Rooney to a one-year, two-way contract. pic.twitter.com/yggC7WboNQ
— Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) October 7, 2025
Even More: Alright, enough about numbers and contracts. Let’s get into some bold predictions. Here’s eight of them heading into the Devils’ 2025-26.
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
The Athletic ($): There are so many ways to describe the Connor McDavid extension. Is it generous? Risky? Unusual? All of the above apply. In the mix of questions, why did the Edmonton Oilers captain take such a discount, and does it reset the NHL market?
Boston Hockey Now: It sounds like the Boston Bruins are still shopping. From Andrew Fantucchio, the B’s front office held a season opening press conference, and they explained they didn’t convert on some targets in free agency. They’re on the hunt for more scoring help.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: With Sidney Crosby still on the roster, you can never really count out the Pittsburgh Penguins, even though, everyone is counting out the Pittsburgh Penguins. From Dan Kingerski, are they a playoff team, or lottery team?
San Jose Hockey Now: The San Jose Sharks have submitted their roster to the NHL, but they have yet to release it. They sent down four players on Monday, seemingly solidifying Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson on the roster. Read more here from Sheng Peng.
Florida Hockey Now: Not long after the Florida Panthers got their 2025 Stanley Cup championship rings Monday night, word came down that the NHL had fined the Tampa Bay Lightning as well as coach Jon Cooper for their roles in the events which led to Saturday’s brawl-filled preseason game in Sunrise.
Florida Hockey Now: John Tortorella is back on the air waves, with ESPN unveiling its on-air talent for the upcoming season, welcoming the former Philadelphia Flyers head coach back to the network.
Forever Blueshirts: For Noah Laba, it’s a pretty good day for the New York Rangers rookie. The 22-year-old forward made the team, and was named the top rookie in training camp.
