Devils Daily: Philly in on Quinn? Another Offer Sheet? Silayev vs. Command
There’s plenty of question around the New Jersey Devils‘ top forward and defense prospects. Some thing Anton Silayev’s off year in 2025-26 means he’s not as good as anticipated. Some believe the Devils reached for Alexander Command.
In my latest, I dove into which prospect is the better long-term piece for New Jersey, and honestly, they could both be pivotal. More in the links.
Elsewhere around the league, Philly in on Quinn? Detroit offer sheet problem? And more from around the league in the links.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils used high picks on two very different players. So which of Anton Silayev versus Alexander Command would the Devils rather have in 2030?
📺 Devils Rink Report: The Devils’ blue line is largely unchanged this season with the exception of Simon Nemec’s departure. It’s especially surprising given Dougie Hamilton wasn’t expected to be in New Jersey next season. Mehta explained on the latest Devils Rink Report he believes in a bounce-back performance from the defense, headlined by Hamilton and Luke Hughes.
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Florida Hockey Now: Injuries wrecked Florida’s 2025-26 season, but they also gave unexpected looks to players who otherwise would have stayed buried. A couple of those players now want larger roles in the Panthers lineup as they try to bounce back.
Montreal Hockey Now: Montreal’s young group showed up a year or two early and now faces major training-camp decisions. A shaky blue line could undo the progress, so several Canadiens defensemen will battle for ice time.
Boston Hockey Now: One of the quieter summer moves was Boston adding J.J. Peterka. He talks about the upside of a complementary role and how little the trade has actually changed his situation.
Detroit Hockey Now: NHL salaries keep rising, and after Philadelphia’s aggressive offer sheet to Leo Carlsson other restricted free agents want their share. Detroit now has that problem with Simon Edvinsson.
The Athletic: Kevin Kurz writes in his latest Flyers mailbag after a reader raised a question about Quinn Hughes trade, and instead of dismissing it he mapped out the real connections and possible paths.
TSN: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen helped power Buffalo’s climb from last place in December into playoff contention. If the Sabres land Connor Hellebuyck, Luukkonen is the most likely piece moving the other way. Here’s what he thinks of that.