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Luke Evangelista scored twice, Arseny Gritsyuk tallied and so did Dougie Hamilton in the final Devils preseason game on Saturday. The Devils won 4-1. [Devils NHL]
Roster moves:
“It’s not difficult to imagine the Devils’ roster smashing this forecast and finally delivering on their years-in-the-making promise. They have a 36 percent chance of earning 100 points or more. But even with some decent offseason adds, there are still major question marks in key areas that leave the Devils closer to the middle than contention. It’s time to prove it.” [The Athletic ($)]
“Camp did not tell us the Devils are a 110-point team. It told us the floor moved. The top nine has two lines that already look comfortable and one that still has to grow into Mantha. The roster they appear willing to take into October is crowded up front, slightly cautious on the right side of the defense, and prepared to live with Allen and Daws until one of them forces a longer conversation. Jack’s availability will still decide the ceiling. The difference this year is that the nights he misses do not have to look like last winter.” [New Jersey Hockey Now]
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Sharks and Bruins have new captains:
“If you haven’t kept up with the NHL in the past few months, don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a chance to catch up on everything that has happened — the hirings, firings, signings, trades and the unfinished stories that could reach intense conclusions. It’s all in our guide to the 2026-27 season for lapsed fans.” [ESPN]
“Will the Columbus Blue Jackets trade Zach Werenski to the Toronto Maple Leafs? Will the San Jose Sharks, behind captain Macklin Celebrini, make the playoffs? Will the Winnipeg Jets be better than they were last season, even without star goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who is sitting out waiting to be traded? Those are some of the responses we got this week when we asked staff for their bold predictions for the 2026-27 season. Here’s one prediction for each team with the regular season just days away.” [The Athletic ($)]
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