Devils Daily: Offer Sheet Candidate; Kuznetsov Leaving Hurricanes?

It’s one of the rarest things in hockey, but the New Jersey Devils could turn the heat up in the dead of summer. Seemingly, the only thing left unchecked on GM Tom Fitzgerald’s to-do list this summer was reeling in a top-six forward.

He could make that happen with a tricky, yet enticing offer sheet.

On Monday evening, the Devils agreed to a one-year deal with a “once blossoming” prospect.

In the Metropolitan Division, the Devils’ division rival, the Carolina Hurricanes, are seemingly taking another loss as a key forward may terminate his contract.

Elsewhere, Ilya Nabokov’s North American timeline potentially hinted, former Bolts captain pens the Tampa Bay fans, and Philly forward grateful to extend with Flyers.

Let’s do that hockey.

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New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils checked off most of their boxes this summer that GM Tom Fitzgerald wanted to address. All but a top-six forward. Perhaps, an offer sheet to Cole Perfetti could work in New Jersey’s favor.

More NJHN: According to a report out of Russia, Carolina Hurricanes center and former Stanley Cup Champion Evgeny Kuznetsov is leaving the Canes to head back to Russia and sign a multi-year deal in the KHL.

Even More: He was once a budding prospect with the Minnesota Wild. Now with the Devils, Adam Beckman agrees to a one-year deal.

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Sportsnet: Steven Stamkos sends a heartfelt message to Tampa Bay Lightning fans explaining the split is “heartbreaking.”

TSN: The Los Angeles Kings and Quinton Byfield agreed on a five-year, $31.25 million contract extension.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Drew O’Connor finally had his breakout later last season. But, is he the right running mate to play alongside Sidney Crosby?

Colorado Hockey Now: Ilya Nabokov’s dominant KHL season put him on the radar for NHL teams, and the Colorado Avalanche selected the Russian netminder with the 38th pick, despite him being the oldest goalie prospect in the draft. A recent hint alludes to when he’ll make his North American debut.

Philly Hockey Now: Garnet Hathaway is thrilled to remain with the Philadelphia Flyers for another two seasons after extending his contract with the club through 2027.

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