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NJHN Daily: Devils Trade Target Available; DeBoer Squanders Stars Cup Opportunity

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May 30, 2025

Fans of the New Jersey Devils know Pete DeBoer all too well. He stood behind the Devils’ bench from 2011 t0 2014 before he was relieved in December 2014. However, there’s a reason he’s stuck around in numerous head coaching roles since then. In fact, he coached the Stars to the Western Conference Final in each of the last four seasons.

Yet, last night, he burned Dallas’ Stanley Cup chances. More below from Mark Lazerus on how that happened.

In Devils news, a missed free agent has become available via trade.

Elsewhere, Colorado center targets, Mathieu Darche speaks on Long Island, and new hires.

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils Trade Rumors & News

New Jersey Hockey Now: New Jersey targeted Jonathan Marchessault in free agency last summer. After a tough season in Nashville, he’s suddenly available via Devils trade.

In ex-Devils news, two former defensemen inked one-year contracts with their respective teams.

Shakir Mukhamadullin re-upped with the San Jose Sharks for one-year. As did Nick DeSimone with the Utah Mammoth.

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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins have been meeting with several individuals about their vacancy behind the bench. So, what kind of qualities does a head coach need to have to coach these Penguins? Dan Kingerski spells out the three essentials.

Colorado Hockey Now: What? You thought the Devils were going to be the only team this summer looking to upgrade the center position? The Colorado Avalanche have been doing that since they let go of Nazem Kadri. Here’s 6 NHL trade targets for them this summer. (+)

NYI Hockey Now: Mathieu Darche was formally introduced as the general manager of the New York Islanders. In doing so, he explained his intentions with Patrick Roy and the coaching staff.

The Athletic ($): Ex-Devils coach Pete DeBoer had the Stanley Cup Final within reach. However, when the Edmonton Oilers pounced on his Dallas Stars quickly, he yanked Jake Oettinger. Here’s how he ultimately burned his teams’ championship chances.

Lane Lambert was once the head coach of a division rival for the Islanders. His tenure was short after the departure of Barry Trotz, whether that was his own fault or not. Now, he’s been named the head coach of the Seattle Kraken, getting a second chance as a bench boss in the NHL.

UP NEXT: THE LANE EVENT 🤩

We’re excited to welcome Lane Lambert to the #SeaKraken as our organization’s new Head Coach → https://t.co/Vd5RuaFbRK pic.twitter.com/R75grVT9BG

— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) May 30, 2025