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NJHN Daily: Devils Changes Commence; NHL Trade Big Board; Top Free Agents

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Jan 04, 2025; San Jose, CA, USA; during New Jersey Devils at San Jose Sharks at SAP Center. Photo: Hockey Shots/Dean Tait

Well, we knew changes were coming to both the New Jersey Devils coaching staff and, at the very least, the bottom-six of the forward group. We got a little more clarity on what that means moving forward on Tuesday with one big addition, and one expected, yet surprising subtraction.



More on that in the links.

Elsewhere, the NHL trade big board, top-50 free agents, and decisions loom on Long Island.

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Devils Trade Rumors & News

New Jersey Hockey Now: ICYMI—Tomas Tatar has already decided on his 2025-26. He won’t be in the NHL next season, signing a contract in Switzerland, and he’ll be playing a new position.

More NJHN: The Devils made it official on Tuesday with Brad Shaw. Sheldon Keefe has a new assistant after New Jersey opted to renew a handful of their coaches earlier in the offseason.

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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

NYI Hockey Now: The New York Islanders used 13 defensemen total throughout this past season. That’s the most in one season in over a decade. And as the owners of the first overall pick in the NHL Draft, they’re likely adding another. So, who stays, and who goes?

DailyFace0ff: The first big NHL trade board for the offseason is out, and there are a plethora of names on there, including one from New Jersey who could be wearing different threads next season.

TSN: And if NHL trade targets don’t do it for you–here are the top 50 unrestricted free agents who are possibly available on July 1.

Vegas Hockey Now: So, we know Mitch Marner wants the Vegas Golden Knights, among a few other contenders. Here’s why he does and doesn’t make sense for Sin City.

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