New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 7/2/25
Here are your links for today:
Devils Links
Tuesday’s haul:
Evgeny Dadonov, signed 1x$1M by NJ, is a veteran depth winger. He’s still reasonably speedy, passes the puck well, and contributes off the rush, but his ability to push play in the right direction is in doubt. #NJDevils pic.twitter.com/dyip7O8dTe
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) July 1, 2025
Connor Brown, signed 4x$3M by NJ, is a middle six rushing winger who did a lot better in EDM in year two than year one. Can carry the puck in transition and generate chances for himself and his linemates.His skating ability makes him an asset defensively at 5v5 and the PK. pic.twitter.com/dqpCNUy9EJ
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) July 1, 2025
Jake Allen has signed a five-year contract to stay with the Devils, per @FriedgeHNIC ✍️ pic.twitter.com/6c9RQCQoMU
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 1, 2025
Added a few more names to the Black and Red family.
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) July 1, 2025
Jake seems happy to be back:
“(The Devils) are headed in the right direction (…) checked a lot of boxes. I’m excited to finish my career here.”
– #NJDevils Jake Allen pic.twitter.com/YCZ6X8PlxL
— Daniel Amoia (@daniel_amoia) July 1, 2025
Hockey Links
Assessments and notes on free agent signings around the league: [ESPN] [The Athletic ($)] [Daily Faceoff]
BREAKING: Aaron Ekblad agrees to an 8-year extension with the Florida Panthers worth $6.1M AAV, per @PierreVLeBrun pic.twitter.com/FzsHhbD0xk
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 30, 2025
Brad Marchand isn’t going anywhere.
He has officially signed a six-year extension with the Panthers, reportedly worth $31.5M ✍️ pic.twitter.com/ZoSWwXE5ne
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 1, 2025
Vladislav Gavrikov has signed a 7-year, $7M AAV contract with the Rangers, per @PierreVLeBrun pic.twitter.com/snKrYDM6mL
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) July 1, 2025
MILLER’S ON THE MOVE ️
K’Andre Miller is on his way to the @Canes along with an eight-year contract extension! #NHLFreeAgency pic.twitter.com/mxhavCAdVp
— NHL (@NHL) July 1, 2025
General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with F Brock Boeser on a seven-year contract with a $7.25 million AAV. pic.twitter.com/DNfx2qjpWf
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 1, 2025
As part of the sign-and-trade, Mitch Marner is signing an eight-year, $96M deal with Vegas, per @FriedgeHNIC ✍️ pic.twitter.com/LVkI09BjJV
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 30, 2025
CBJ and pending UFA Ivan Provorov are finalizing a 7-year contract at $8.5M AAV per season
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 30, 2025
Stars have a new coach:
Welcome home, Head Coach Glen Gulutzan pic.twitter.com/gFI9essdpy
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) July 1, 2025
Bob McKenzie says farewell:
The trade is one for none.
Which is to say I’m exchanging my semi-retired TSN life of the last five years — doing the World Junior Championships, NHL Draft Rankings, a handful of Toronto Maple Leaf broadcasts, TradeCentre and Free Agent Frenzy — for a fully-retired life of doing… https://t.co/5zqEmZS5Ct
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2025
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