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Devils Links
Are the Devils primed for a big jump?
“Assuming the Devils live up to expectations, Sunny Mehta will be looking to buy at his first deadline running the team. For the purpose of this post, I’m going to isolate rentals
on teams outside of the projected playoff picture for my potential targets. The focus is mostly on offense and players who could play center. Mehta’s offer sheet for Barrett Hayton was a sign he wants to add quality depth there if possible. Now that the table is set, let’s take a look at three forwards who could be of interest.” [Infernal Access ($)]
“The New Jersey Devils had a disappointing season in 2025-26. That’s no secret at this point. But when you have a disappointing season, that means there’s potential for bounce-back years, especially among certain individuals. Last season saw more than a few Devils not live up to expectations. Whether it was performance-related, injuries, or some combination of both, here are six Devils that could bounce back in 2026-27.” [Devils on the Rush ($)]
Hockey Links
“Welcome to part two of The Athletic’s NHL fan survey, which gathered feedback from 20,000 respondents. In part one, we covered the state of the NHL, Gary Bettman and the always-contentious no-state-taxes debate. In this installment, we’re diving into the future of the NHL, with on-ice predictions, league expansion, and outdoor games.” [The Athletic ($)]
“So with the Red Wings’ drought now at 10 years, Dylan Larkin requesting a trade, Steve Yzerman “promoted” from the GM position, and Detroit in all-around chaos, I thought it would be interesting to reflect on the biggest what if for this franchise’s rebuild: what if they had better lottery luck?” [Daily Faceoff]
Well this is certainly a contract:
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