Devils Daily: Haula, Dillon Summer Champs; Hamilton Top NHL Defenseman; Ethan Edwards Interview

When Da Beauty League wraps up their summer season, that’s a true indicator of NHL hockey being right around the corner. The John Scott Championship was handed out last night, and two New Jersey Devils were recipients.

Dougie Hamilton missed over 60 games last season. He’s still one of the best defenseman in the NHL, however, recent rankings have him toward the lower end of the best blue liners. Is he too low? Perhaps his only fault in 2023-24 was getting injured.

Plus, New Jersey Hockey Now spoke with one of the Devils’ prospect defenseman about a big year ahead.

Elsewhere, a former San Jose forward bad mouths last seasons efforts, what’s up with Detroit’s big restricted free agents? And Rutger McGroarty was made no promises.

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils News

New Jersey Hockey Now: Devils defense prospect Ethan Edwards opens up about recovering from a major injury, his preparedness for an increased role with Michigan next season, and what the Devils want him to work on. (+)

More NJHN:  Next up in the best per nation series, the top-five Russian-born Devils in franchise history.

Devils forward Erik Haula and defenseman Brenden Dillon kept their on-ice skills sharp playing in Da Beauty League in Minnesota.

Skating for Team Tria, Haula and Dillon made it to the championship and claimed the John Scott Cup. Not a bad way to ride the wave into the 2024-25 season.

THREE PEAT FOR TEAM TRIA 🏆🏆🏆

Team TRIA wins their third straight John Scott Cup and fourth in Da Beauty League history! pic.twitter.com/bm64z6Do9d

— Da Beauty League (@DaBeautyLeague) August 29, 2024

Continuing their series of the top-20 players at respective positions, NHL Network dropped their defensemen rankings yesterday. Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton is on the list, however, is he too low?

Here they are!

What do you think of our Top 20 Defensemen Right Now list? @NHL | #NHLTopPlayers pic.twitter.com/UL0i1xtwWf

— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) August 29, 2024

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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

Sportsnet: The latest buzz on Leon Draisaitl, Jeremy Swayman, and Thatcher Demko.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Newly acquired Pittsburgh Penguins winger Rutger McGroarty admitted the Penguins made him no promises regarding where he will play in the coming season. He has been guaranteed a spot in the coming Prospects Challenge tournament, and that is it.

San Jose Hockey Now: Alexander Barabonov opted to return to the KHL after a lousy season with the San Jose Sharks in 2023-24. In an interview in Russia, Barabonov expressed his displeasure with his team last season.

Florida Hockey Now: The Florida Panthers used to severely struggle to fill the seats in Amerant Bank Arena. So much so that they used to tarp sections off and lower their max capacity. However, next season, those days are over.

NYI Hockey Now: Nicholas Robertson is seeking a new beginning away from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Could the New York Islanders be a player on the trade front?

Detroit Hockey Now: What’s the deal with the status of new contracts for Detroit Red Wings restricted free agents Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond?

Philly Hockey Now: There’s an argument to be made that the Metropolitan Division is the most competitive in the NHL. Yet, despite being gifted Matvei Michkov earlier than anticipated, the Philadelphia Flyers were relatively quiet. So, how does GM Daniel Briere’s summer compare to Philly’s division rivals? First up, Kyle Dubas.

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