​MONTREAL, CANADA – APRIL 05: Luke Hughes #43 of the New Jersey Devils handles the puck during the first period against the Montréal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on April 5, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The New Jersey Devils defeated the Montréal Canadiens 3-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) | Getty Images Here are your links for today:Devils Links“After trading Jacob Markström and Šimon Nemec, the Devils have a lot of salary cap space available. They have $3.85 million free now, and more could become available since they have a surplus of forwards. Whether it’s before the start of next season, at the 2027 trade deadline, or next offseason, the Devils are well-positioned to swing for the fences when the opportunity arises.” [Devils on the Rush]Is Luke Hughes primed for a breakout season? [New Jersey Hockey Now]This seems right:Something about Colin White and Jersey just feels right.— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) July 30, 2026Hockey LinksA big deal for Macklin Celebrini:Breaking: The Sharks have signed forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year contract extension worth $18.8 million AAV, the team announced.The deal makes him the NHL’s highest paid player. pic.twitter.com/YSleRUd97O— ESPN (@espn) July 29, 2026The Athletic takes a deep dive into every team’s cap sheet: Which teams are spending their money best? [The Athletic ($)]“The International Ice Hockey Federation said Thursday that Russia will not be allowed to participate in four tournaments next year after a review by the organization’s council. The IIHF cited ongoing safety, security and sporting integrity concerns in its announcement. The sport’s governing body said in May it would determine Russia’s eligibility on a case-by-case basis.” [Associated Press]Feel free to discuss these and any other hockey-related stories in the comments below.