​The 2026-27 offseason seems to be stalling amid the ongoing offer sheet matters, yet there are still plenty of avenues on the market left to explore. The New Jersey Devils may not be done shopping, even as the season would start with the team looking stronger up front. In the links below, you’ll find the projected 2026-27 Devils lines and how the new acquisitions fit in.
Elsewhere, the Devils captain steps up in a critical moment, and there is discussion about what lies ahead for Philadelphia and Dylan Larkin’s expanding trade list. New Jersey Hockey Now notes that Sunny Mehta won’t be sitting idly by after the Barrett Hayton offer sheet was matched; still, here is how we project the Devils’ lineup on opening night. Nico Hischier is a reserved figure by nature, but he recently revealed a remarkable moment of community service: he helped rescue a distressed family in his hometown of Switzerland.
On Devils Rink Report, you’ll see the current concerns about player trade requests and why the team cannot afford to let such issues compromise Jack Hughes. The show explains exactly how much time New Jersey has to prevent any problems from arising and emphasizes the need to act promptly. Now that the Hayton offer sheet has been matched, the Devils can proceed with their business as planned, and there’s still more to come from the summer, even with Sunny’s situation resolved. Be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel, and turn on notifications so you know when we go live every Friday.
For podcast listeners, Devils Rink Report is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. And we’ve joined TikTok too—follow our updates there. Sign up for the New Jersey Hockey Now newsletter to receive daily Devils intel directly in your inbox. Meanwhile, Forever Blueshirts looks at the New York Rangers’ strategic development with recent prospects such as Albert Smits, Liam Greentree, Cole Beaudoin, and Drew Fortescue, and how those moves could payoff down the road.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now highlights Egor Chinakhov’s breakout with the Pittsburgh Penguins and notes that the Steel City has something Russia doesn’t. Philly Hockey Now reports that the Philadelphia Flyers’ bold move falls short after the Anaheim Ducks matched Leo Carlsson’s offer sheet. The Athletic discusses what’s next for the Flyers as they move on from Carlsson. Detroit Hockey Now covers Dylan Larkin’s growing list of acceptable trade destinations, while noting that a deal with the Detroit Red Wings remains distant. Montreal Hockey Now flags Gleb Pugachyov’s physical play as a potential key playoff component for the Canadiens in the future.