New Jersey Devils

Devils Trade for Penguins Depth Forward

Glass is a pending restricted free-agent.

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3 weeks ago

March 7, 2025

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 24: Pittsburgh Penguins center Cody Glass (19) skates during the third period in the NHL preseason game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Buffalo Sabres on September 24, 2024, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire)

NEWARK—According to multiple reports, the New Jersey Devils trade a 2027 third-round pick, Chase Stillman, and Max Graham in exchange for Pittsburgh Penguins forward, Cody Glass & Jonathan Gruden.

Glass (25), is a former first-round, sixth overall pick by the Vegas Golden Knights. He was involved in a one-for-one trade with the Nashville Predators in exchange for Nolan Patrick in 2021. Glass was later traded to the Penguins in August 2024.

The Devils were in the market for a depth center. With the injury to Jack Hughes, that need became even greater.

Glass is a sure upgrade over Justin Dowling, who has played 42 games for New Jersey this season, scoring two goals and five points in that span.

Glass isn’t an offensive stalwart by any means. In 51 games this season, Glass has registered four goals and 15 points with the Penguins.

In his best offensive season, Glass tallied 14 goals and 35 points in 2022-23 skating for the Predators.

However, Glass boasts plus defensive metrics that make him a worth-while fourth-line center. Glass has also been strong in the face-off dot, winning 52.7% of his draws this season.

Glass is the Devils’ second NHL Trade Deadline acquisition after New Jersey acquired Brian Dumoulin on Thursday.

The soon 26-year-old is in the final year of a two-year contract with a $2.5 million average annual value. He will be a restricted free-agent when his deal expires.

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