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New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (43) and Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny (11) vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Newark, N.J., Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)

It seems NHL general managers have returned from their cottages. Yesterday, there was a handful more of news-related items that went down around the NHL. Not so much by way of the New Jersey Devils, but entertaining no less.



On a Devils-related note, however, it appears we know the majority of players who will attend training camp next month. More on that in the links.

Elsewhere, St. Louis reels in their guys, Edmonton doesn’t match the offer sheets, Roberto Luongo on WWE, and drama in Philly.

Let’s do that hockey.

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New Jersey Hockey Now: As we inch closer and closer to the fall, it appears we know the first 45 players who will attend Devils training camp ahead of the 2024-25 regular season.

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The Athletic ($): The Edmonton Oilers’ opted not to match the offer sheets extended by the St. Louis Blues to Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg. As a result, both players are now members of the Blues. Here’s the fallout.

Sportsnet: Jack Hughes’ contract remains the best bang for it’s buck deal in the NHL. However, could Matty Beniers’ new contract with the Seattle Kraken be part of that conversation in the near future?

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Before the Pittburgh Penguins made all the moves they did this offseason, they had the cap room to fit in Patrik Laine if they chose to trade for him. Now, Laine is a Hab. So, why did they pass on the Finnish sniper?

Boston Hockey Now: Speaking of Laine, here’s how the Boston Bruins indirectly benefit from the Montreal Canadiens acquiring the 26-year-old.

San Jose Hockey Now: Are the Sharks interested in Nashville Predators Yaroslav Askarov as a result of his trade request? If they are, there are certainly questions surrounding the talented goalie prospect.

Florida Hockey Now: Who doesn’t love a good cameo? At Monday night’s WWE Monday Night Raw, Florida Panthers Hall of Fame goalie Roberto Luongo received some love from WWE Superstar CM Punk.

Philly Hockey Now: The Philadelphia Flyers announced on Tuesday morning that they have placed forward Ryan Johansen, acquired in an NHL trade deadline deal with the Colorado Avalanche, on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination due to a “material breach.”

Nashville Hockey Now: Here’s how Johansen’s contract termination impacts the Nashville Predators who retained salary when they traded the former Preds forward.

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