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Devils Daily: Devils Veterans Report; Progress Made With Mercer
The New Jersey Devils veterans report today. We’ve made it.
Training camp opens for the Devils in Newark, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Arena — an extension of the Prudential Center. There won’t be on-ice activities today. That begins tomorrow morning. Today, the players will take part in media day in preparation for the 2024-25 season.
In the links, one NHL insider makes an educated prediction that there will be more offer sheets in the future. We analyze the Devils implications that could arise as a result. Plus, one question for every Devils defenseman in 2024-25.
Elsewhere, the reality of Pittsburgh’s future post-Sidney Crosby extension, Philly “moving on” from prospect goaltender, and what Vegas is receiving in Alexander Holtz.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils News
On Tuesday, NJHN learned there was progress between Dawson Mercer and the Devils in contract negotiations. Veterans report today, we’ll see if enough progress was made for Mercer to join them.
With veterans set to report to camp tomorrow, I'm hearing there's been progress made between the #NJDevils and Dawson Mercer on an extension.
— James Nichols (@JamesNicholsNHL) September 17, 2024
New Jersey Hockey Now: Although the makeover has many believing in the Devils again, the shadow of last seasons demise casts over the team until they prove the 2023-24 season was the anomaly. With that, we have one question for each Devils defenseman in the 2024-25 season.
More NJHN: It appears the walls are coming down around the NHL when it comes to offer sheets. Once a rarity due to a gentlemen’s code between NHL general managers, offer sheets were rarely utilized on restricted free agents to keep fellow GMs in good graces for future negotiations. However, it sounds like the gloves are coming off and we could see offer sheets utilized more often, which could have an impact on the Devils.
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Sportsnet: Thomas Harley and the Dallas Stars slide in a contract right at the buzzer, inking the defenseman to a two-year extension.
More: Dallas got busy on Tuesday, also signing defenseman Esa Lindell to a five-year contract extension on Tuesday that kicks in on July 1st, 2025.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby finally agreed on a contract extension yesterday. Beneath the excitement of the new contract lies what PHNs Dan Kingerski believe’s Crosby’s new contract really means.
San Jose Hockey Now: After an extremely successful prospect faceoff, what’s next for the San Jose Sharks rookies? Who makes the varsity squad and who is sent to the Barracuda?
Florida Hockey Now: The Florida Panthers and the Broward County Board of Commissioners agreed Tuesday on a lease extension for Amerant Bank Arena which could keep the NHL team in Sunrise through 2043.
Vegas Hockey Now: The folks in Vegas want to know what the Golden Knights are getting in Alexander Holtz. I chimed in.
Philly Hockey Now: The Philadelphia Flyers announced their official training camp roster on Tuesday morning and, to no real surprise, Belarusian goalie prospect Alexei Kolosov was not included. Flyers GM Danny Briere says it’s time to move on.
Washington Hockey Now: The Washington Capitals revealed on Tuesday that the black screaming eagle third jersey’s will return as part of their 50th anniversary celebration this season.
Buffalo Hockey Now: Peyton Krebs and the Buffalo Sabres have worked out a deal on the eve of training camp, inking the 23-year-old forward to a two-year extension.
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