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The Devils show up at No. 11 at The Athletic’s front-office confidence ranking: “The Devils are still early in their timeline and a quality season can push the team back into the top 10. But for now, they need to prove to their fans that they’re building a legitimate contender. The Devils aren’t there yet.” [The Athletic ($)]
A look at a few reasons to be pessimistic about the Devils this season: [Infernal Access ($)]
“Hischier’s captaincy, rooted in humility, resilience and example, echoes who he is on and off the ice. He leads with effort and empathy, earning trust from his coaches, teammates and the fans— when Hischier steps on the ice, a sense of confidence follows. He stands tall in high-pressure moments, and his dedication to the Devils organization is evident in his actions. He has grown into a leader who inspires through example and notably elevates those around him. His influence extends beyond statistics—he is actively shaping the culture, work ethic, and identity of the team.” [The Hockey Writers]
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A seven-year deal for Frank Nazar:
If you were hoping for an offer sheet here, well…
“The Crown has elected not to appeal the acquittals of five former members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team after the high-profile case in London, Ont., earlier this year. Daniel Brown, a lawyer for 2018 player Alex Formenton, told TSN that he was notified of the decision by an official with the Office of the Attorney General of Ontario on Thursday.” [TSN]
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