Devils Daily: Luke Hughes Contract; Penguins Messy Goaltending Situation

Welcome to August. We’re in the deadest portion of the summer in terms of hockey news, however, there is also New Jersey Devils hockey to be played next month. That feels good to say, even if it doesn’t count.

In the links, an unusual number of fans took exception to the Luke Hughes/Brock Faber comparison. So, we put it into words. Read up on how Faber’s new contract impacts Hughes’ next deal.

Also in the links, the prospect challenge in Buffalo returns, and so do the Devils youngsters. Find out which Devils top prospects are heading to the rookie tournament.

Elsewhere, Pittsburgh’s messy goaltending situation, forgotten Philly forwards, and Evgeny Kuznetsov is officially KHL-bound.

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils News

New Jersey Hockey Now: Yes, Brock Faber and Devils defenseman Luke Hughes are comparable players. And, yes, L. Hughes could receive a similar contract. Here’s how the Minnesota Wild defenseman’s new deal impacts Hughes’ next contract.

More NJHN: The Devils are set to participate in the ninth annual prospects challenge in Buffalo. Here are the top prospects who are going revealed.

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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

NHL.com: Who will the Anaheim Ducks be next season? Here are three questions heading into 2024-25.

Sportsnet: There aren’t many locks for the Hockey Hall-of-Fame. However, the current talent level is through the roof, and there are a number of players you can write into the hall in ink as a lock.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins‘ goaltending situation just became a little more interesting after they inked one of their top goaltending prospects, and a little messier given the amount of quality goaltenders seemingly blocked by Tristan Jarry.

San Jose Sharks: Multiple reports confirmed that the most recent San Jose Sharks’ second-round pick, Igor Chernyshov, is leaving Dynamo Moscow for North America.

Philly Hockey Now: There’s certainly been a lot of excitement — justifiably so — for Philadelphia Flyers newcomer, Matvei Michkov. However, it’s Noah Cates and his chemistry with Joel Farabee who hold the key to the Flyers’ success in 2024-25.

Washington Hockey Now: SKA St. Petersburg has made it official. After early reports indicated that former Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov was leaving the NHL for the KHL, the 32-year-old forward officially signed the dotted line to return to Russia. Here’s a look at other former NHLers who made the leap overseas, and Kuznetsov’s accomplishments in the NHL.

Montreal Hockey Now: The Montreal Canadiens continue to do some excellent under-the-radar work, inking Kaiden Guhle to a six-year contract on Wednesday. Here’s how the Habs benefit from the deal.

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