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“The youngest Hughes brother hasn’t quite lived up to his $9 million contract yet — is he primed to do so this coming season? Let’s crunch the numbers.” [Devils’ Advocates]
“The New Jersey Devils have some questionable contracts, but none appear to be albatrosses weighting down their cap sheet.” [Devils on the Rush ($)]
A look at the other Metropolitan Division teams and how the Devils stack up at each position: [Infernal Access]
New mask designs for Jake Allen:
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Devils prospect Samu Salminen is not returning to college hockey, New Jersey Hockey Now has learned. Salminen’s agent, Markus Lehto, confirmed that the Devils prospect will not head back to the University of Denver for a fifth year after wrapping up his fourth NCAA season. Salminen is now between turning pro in North America or returning to Europe, where he came up through Jokerit’s junior ranks in Finland.” [New Jersey Hockey Now]
Hockey Links
“The NHL is on track to award its 33rd franchise to Texas as soon as the end of the year, deputy commissioner Bill Daly told The Athletic. Daly said he’s expecting the league to get an update on the process from the group working with Houston billionaire Dan Friedkin in the coming weeks. Friedkin’s Pursuit Sports has already agreed to pay a $2 billion expansion fee to bring a team to either Houston or Austin, pending the ability to build an arena in one of those markets and secure final approval from the NHL’s Board of Governors.” [The Athletic ($)]
A look at five teams that appear noticeably weaker heading into this season: [Daily Faceoff]
Bruins and Oilers will play in Germany:
“The Walter Cup is missing — or at least the version of the trophy that belongs to the Professional Women’s Hockey League champion Montreal Victoire, the league told The Associated Press on Friday.” [Associated Press]
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