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Sunny Mehta: “Any step that we take from last year is going to be considered a ‘success.’ But I guarantee you that unless we win a Stanley Cup, no matter what happens, I’m probably going to be disappointed.” [NHL.com]
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“A look at 4 New Jersey Devils who could take a step back in 2026-27 and one who may be due for positive regression.” [Devils on the Rush ($)]
“On paper, the Devils lineup has re-shifted toward being a rush-oriented team, which is the driving factor in why they were so successful in 2022-23. The acquisitions of Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist, and Amadeus Lombardi give their bottom-six some much needed speed and skill. Luke Evangelista and Anthony Mantha, meanwhile, provide a boost to the top-six. The only question mark, then, is the Devils’ coaching staff.” [Infernal Access]
We have hockey! Connor Brown and Ryan Schmelzer scored on Sunday as the Devils took a 2-1 win over the Islanders in the first preseason game. [Devils NHL]
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“NHL training camps are getting underway, and the new wave of rookies expected to play impactful roles is very notable. Three of the top 10 picks from the 2026 draft could see significant NHL time this season. And for the first time in a while, a goaltender makes an appearance on a preseason watch list. Add in a few players who signed at the conclusion of the 2025-26 NCAA season and there is more than enough talent for an intriguing Calder Trophy race.” [ESPN]
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Who will win the Hart Trophy? Who will win the Vezina? The Norris? Predicting this season’s award winners in the NHL: [The Hockey News
“Connor McDavid is a perfect 10. McDavid is No. 1 on TSN’s 2026-27 list of the projected Top 50 NHL players. That makes it 10 straight years – a full decade – for the sublimely skilled Edmonton Oiler, beginning in 2017.” Here’s TSN’s full ranking: [TSN]
Ryan Reaves heads to retirement:
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