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Jack on Luke’s contract situation: “So, I want to see it get done. But, yeah, obviously, there’s a lot of pieces in play. I know he wants to stay in New Jersey.” [Sportsnet]
FWIW:
“The New Jersey Devils’ cap sheet is generally in pretty good shape, but there are a few exceptions. That’s what happens when you dive into free agency sometimes, and a couple of recent UFA signings have come back to bite them.” [Devils on the Rush]
“The New Jersey Devils are scheduled to play seven exhibition games this year, giving them ample opportunity to experiment with different line combinations and pairings. Let’s take a look at three Sheldon Keefe should prioritize testing out.” [Infernal Access ($)]
Hockey in Trenton:
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Dustin Wolf gets a seven-year deal:
“The NHL is moving closer to finalizing details for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey with the intention of having decisions made early next year, Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told NHL.com from the NHL/NHLPA North American Player Media Tour on Tuesday.” [NHL.com]
“The five Canadian World Junior team members charged with the sexual assault of a woman following a team event in 2018 – Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube, Alex Formenton and Cal Foote – were found not guilty by Supreme Court Justice Maria Carroccia on July 24 following a three-month trial. Since the news of the verdict broke, questions have swirled on when – or if – the NHL will reinstate the five players, none of whom has played in the NHL since midway through the 2023-24 season or earlier. Speaking to a small group of media at the NHL Player Media Tour in Las Vegas Tuesday morning, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly provided an update on the potential reinstatement of the five players.” [Daily Faceoff]
“The NHL needs a ‘fully baked plan’ from an ownership group in Atlanta before having its board of governors consider bringing an expansion team to the city, deputy commissioner Bill Daly told ESPN on Tuesday.” [ESPN]
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