“Given the importance of stacking undervalued players and making every dollar count in the cap world, there are a few guys on the Devils who stand out as bets Mehta will not want to make. Let’s take a closer look.” [Infernal Access ($)]
“Dougie Hamilton is still the New Jersey Devils’ best defenseman. They need to mend fences and get him back in the fold for 2026-27.” [Devils on the Rush]
“Sunny Mehta is the New Jersey Devils’ newest GM, a position he himself dreamed of as a kid. It’s a dream come true for many of us as well, with a data-driven, calculated individual at the helm who has a back-to-back Stanley Cup-winning pedigree to boot. Of course, there are certainly some lessons he likely learned or integrated with the Panthers during his five years there, and, as such, I certainly hope he brings those with him to his new organization.” [Devils’ Advocates]
CANES COMPLETE THE SWEEP 🧹The @Canes advance to the Second Round of the #StanleyCup Playoffs!!!! 🌪️Presented by @NavyFederal pic.twitter.com/gYokkkhmXV
AVALANCHE ADVANCE 🏔️The @Avalanche are heading to the Second Round of the #StanleyCup Playoffs!!! Presented by @NavyFederal pic.twitter.com/I18bnpkbeE
ONE OF THE GREATEST TO EVER PLAY OUR GAME 🤴What a legendary career it has been for Anze Kopitar! Wishing you all the best in retirement, Kopi! pic.twitter.com/R1CK6BBkcH
What does the future hold for Brady Tkachuk in Ottawa? “…He was a major disappointment this series. Tkachuk is now two years away from unrestricted free agency. His future and the chatter around him will hang over the team until he’s signed to an extension, is traded or walks away from the nation’s capital. Next season could even be a last dance of sorts for this core.” [Sportsnet]
Scary moment as Nils Lundkvist takes Michael McCarron's skate to the face 🤕Lundkvist was cut and has gone to the room for repairs. pic.twitter.com/Y74rRMsWwV
Expansion is coming… to the #PWHL (as anticipated). Announcement is expected in the not-too-distant future. Told the current 8 teams were recently briefed on expansion rules. Seems like 4 new teams, but could be spread out with 2 next season and 2 the season after.
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