​Here are your links for today. Anthony Mantha is a Devil: Mantha is coming off a career season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, tallying 33 goals and 64 points in 81 games. While some regression is expected, he should still be a productive winger for the Devils. Let’s examine what he brings to the table and why the Devils could be a stronger team with him, even if his numbers dip next season.
The Devils have announced a new coaching addition: Leo Luongo will serve as Director of Goaltending, with Ted Donato and AJ MacLean joining as assistant coaches and Dan Stewart taking on the role of goaltending coach to complete Sheldon Keefe’s revised staff. This shakeup arrives as the organization aims to optimize its on-ice performance and goaltending development.
We also have a schedule update: the NHL has released the 2026-27 regular-season schedule, consisting of 1,344 games. For a closer look at the slate, you can review the full schedule at NHL.com, and there’s analysis available on some of the most compelling matchups for the upcoming year at Sportsnet.
In other league news, Connor McMichael has signed a six-year contract. On broader executive movements, Steve Yzerman has indicated that the offseason market has cooled down, with most teams essentially set for now. While some names remain intriguing, the overall activity level has slowed, prompting a reassessment of which franchises have improved or regressed this summer, as discussed in The Athletic.
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