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NJHN Daily: Devils Questions; Gritsyuk En Route; Blackwood, Team Canada?
It’s all worked out for the New Jersey Devils and their goaltending. The present in net is the best it’s been in a long time, and their future in goal is filled with promise thanks to a few prospects who have real potential. However, it sure was interesting to find out a former Devils goaltender is squarely in the mix to tend the net for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. More in the links below.
In New Jersey, some burning questions heading into 2025-26.
Plus, a bunch more in the news department around the league.
Let’s do that hockey.
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More NJHN: Heading into the 2025-26 season, there are certainly some burning questions about the Devils who are looking to take another step towards being a contender.
NJ.com: We’re not the only one asking questions, however. Here’s Ryan Novozinsky with seven pressing Devils questions of his own.
As I reported back in June, Arseni Gritsyuk wasn’t due in North America until the end of August. Looks like the Russian-born forward is Newark-bound.
#NJDevils Arseni Gritsyuk has his bags packed.
Wonder where he’s headed 🤔
(via a.gritsyuk_81/IG) pic.twitter.com/rwg7D1RGWf
— Daniel Amoia (@daniel_amoia) August 22, 2025
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Forever Blueshirts: Admittedly, the NHL Network published some controversial top lists per position heading into next season. Does New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller belong in the top-20 centers?
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: On a scale of 1-10, how concerned should fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins be for their team over several categories in 2025-26? Dan Kingerski reads the meter.
Boston Hockey Now: The Boston Bruins have always held themselves up to the expectations that they’re a Stanley Cup contender. In 2025-26, they enter the season in a new class of competition.
Colorado Hockey Now: He was once pegged to be the backstop for Team Canada in previous games. Now, they say the competition for their net is wide open, and Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood has a chance.
NYI Hockey Now: The New York Islanders season will be decided by two of their best players fulfilling their potential, says Russ Macias.
Chicago Hockey Now: Get used to hearing this name alongside Connor Bedard. Frank Nazar just signed a long-term contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Athletic ($): The stalemate between Marco Rossi and the Minnesota Wild is over. The 23-year-old forward inked a bridge deal to avoid a potential holdout.
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