New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 7/21/25
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A conversation with Don La Greca:
“To me, Paul Cotter is and has been one of the most intriguing players on the team since he was acquired last off-season in a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights. On one hand, he has the tools to be a legitimate middle-top-six weapon. His skating is strong, he has magnificent hands, and he possesses a quietly excellent shot. On the other hand, his processing abilities hinder any and all of that from making a legitimate impact in that regard because he thinks he needs to do everything himself.” [Devils’ Advocates]
Hockey legend Igor Larionov on what he sees in prospect Anton Silayev’s NHL future: [Devils NHL]
Hockey Links
Gabe Vilardi gets a six-year extension:
Gabe Vilardi agrees to a 6-year, $7.5M AAV contract extension to stay in Winnipeg.
(HT @ConnorHrabchak1) pic.twitter.com/UOwb1D5fce
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 18, 2025
Blake Wheeler heads to retirement:
Blake Wheeler is calling it a career after 1,172 games!
Best of luck in retirement, Blake! pic.twitter.com/j1h41nVE80
— NHL (@NHL) July 19, 2025
As does Jaroslav Halak:
Jaroslav Halak — a veteran of 581 games, 295 wins, and a 0.915 career save percentage — has decided to hang up the pads. pic.twitter.com/BIWnkhLq7v
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 18, 2025
A look at how the new emergency backup goaltender system works: “Under the new CBA, the parameters for EBUGs will remain largely unchanged. The goalie cannot have any NHL experience, nor can they have played in more than 80 professional games in their career or played any professional hockey in the previous three years. The big difference is that now every team will have one who travels and practices with the team throughout the season, as opposed to only appearing on standby at home games.” [The Athletic ($)]
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