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With a good number of NHL regulars in the lineup, the Devils took a 6-2 win over the Islanders on Tuesday night. [Devils NHL]
Update on priority No. 1:
Jack Hughes talks:
Meet Brad Shaw, the Devils’ new assistant coach in charge of the penalty kill and defense:
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An assessment of the Metropolitan Division and how the Devils line up: “When not depleted by injuries, as was the case in the 2025 playoffs, this is a legitimate roster. And surely that amount of injuries won’t happen again this year, right?” [The Athletic ($)]
Vasily Podkolzin gets a three-year deal:
“Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo will not rule out a return to play this season as he continues to rehab a prolonged hip injury.” [ESPN]
“The NHL Hart Trophy race hasn’t felt this wide open in years. A goalie reigns as the league MVP, with Connor Hellebuyck becoming the first in a decade to earn the honor. Three-time MVP Connor McDavid is the consensus top player in the world but, with his team hellbent on a championship, his health is paramount, and that means he could be load-managed. Other previous MVPs likely to jockey for the award this season include Leon Draisaitl, Nathan MacKinnon, Auston Matthews and Nikita Kucherov. We have contract year Kirill Kaprizov. We have Jack Eichel with the best linemate of his career. Anything can happen in 2025-26.” [Daily Faceoff]
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