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Sunny Mehta’s new right-hand man comes from the same organization from where the New Jersey Devils poached him.

Each of them got to work with and under Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito for several years, and we all saw how well built they were.

You can’t help but get excited by what New Jersey has to offer. More details on who Mehta appointed as his new assistant GM yesterday in the link below.

Also in the link, Devils draft targets, potential Blueshirts trade, and more.

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New Jersey Hockey Now: Sunny Mehta placed his first fingerprints on the front office, hiring Braden Birch—the Florida Panthers’ former director of hockey operations—as assistant general manager.

And if you were unsure about Birch, this Hall-of-Famer and future NHL executive had nothing but positive things to say about the new appointment:

Looking at the draft, I’m still of the position that Mehta should be traded with the 12th overall pick. However, if he doesn’t find a partner, here are five must-see forwards the Devils should target in the first round.

📺 devil’s rink report: There is debate over whether the Devils should retain their 12th overall pick or trade it for immediate help. On the Devils Rink Report YouTube channel, I explained clearly why they should be aggressive about doing this later.

Earlier this week, we went live with immediate reaction after the draft lottery. The full episode can be found here 👇🏼

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Forever Blueshirts: That’s why the New York Rangers have a big decision to make when it comes to Drew Fortescue.

pittsburgh hockey now: The Pittsburgh Penguins certainly exceeded expectations this season by making the Stanley Cup playoffs. Here’s how each of the big three, Sindy Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, contributed.

Boston hockey now: That’s why the Boston Bruins are having to trade for speed and skill this summer.

Montreal hockey now: The Montreal Canadiens’ post-season success has been marked by consistency in goal. More from Mark Dumont about Jacob Dobbs on this occasion.

Colorado hockey now: That’s why Jared Bednar’s gamble on Mackenzie Blackwood in Game 3 paid off in the Colorado Avalanche’s 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild and a 3-1 series lead.

Athletic ($): What will the New York Rangers do with their fifth overall selection? What Vince Mercagliano is hearing includes the possibility of a trade.

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The curse has been lifted! The New Jersey Devils survived! Sunny Mehta will be thrilled.

If you’re a conspiracy theorist, you may believe that your favorite team is cursed.

Well, it looks like that’s over thanks to a WWE superstar who apparently has that kind of power. More details on that in the link below.

Elsewhere, Mehta’s first fingerprints, a big free-agent decision, and more.

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New Jersey Hockey Now: Sunny Mehta made his first major move signaling changes to the Devils’ front office as two executives will not see their contracts renewed.

Speaking of Mehta, he has some important pending free agent signings to work on. Here are four players they should re-sign, and one Big Perhaps in the latest Devil’s Analysis.

Okay, that’s good. A day after WWE’s Danhausen cursed the New York Knicks – who defeated the Atlanta Hawks and advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs – he received another request to curse the Devils, and did so. Here is the video:

📺 devil’s rink report: From Sunny Mehta’s analytical perspective, can he get the goal setting right? What does this mean for Jacob Markstrom’s future in the Nets? I broke it all down on the latest Devils Rink report.

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Athletic ($): The Buffalo Sabers did not let the Boston Bruins take the lead in Game 7. They are advancing to the second round. More about the main findings from Game 6.

More from The Athletic, The Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid wasted another year of controversy. They were eliminated by the young and very green Anaheim Ducks. So, what went wrong, and what’s next?

Forever Blueshirts: The Devils aren’t the only ones making changes as the New York Rangers have announced they have parted ways with a longtime member of their front office.

pittsburgh hockey now: Evgeni Malkin didn’t mince words when asked if he would play for another team if the Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t pursue him. The answer is yes. More from Dan Kingerski.

Colorado hockey now: This is not the first time the Colorado Avalanche have met Minnesota in the postseason. In fact, they have a storied history in the postseason.

Montreal hockey now: The Tampa Bay Lightning have forced a Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens. The good news is that the Habs’ deep scoring is having success. However, the bad news is in the top six.

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Sunny Mehta soon became a New Jersey Devils loyalist on Tuesday. But, come on. He is a former professional poker player. Of course he was not going to show his hand.

However, he did tell me about my accent, which is blatantly obvious that it originates from Staten Island.

Yes, that’s where I grew up. Don’t worry, I’m originally from New Jersey now.

Anyway, Mehta has said all the right things. He didn’t give much away, but he gave us enough to chew on. More details on the key takeaways below.

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New Jersey Hockey Now: Here are three takeaways from Sunny Mehta’s introductory press conference that included news regarding Devils ownership.

📺 devil’s rink report: So, what priorities will Mehta face as he steps into his new role as general manager in New Jersey? We break it down in the latest Devils Rink report.

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Forever Blueshirts: One of the biggest issues with the New York Rangers last season? No one was afraid of his top-six.

Athletic ($): Could Kevin Adams be back in the front office already? The Vancouver Canucks are allowed to talk to him about a potential role.

Pittsburgh hockey now: Here’s how NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has hit back at goaltender interference and the optimism surrounding the sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

San Jose Hockey Now: Michael Misa had a good rookie season. However, the San Jose Sharks forward knows he has a lot more to offer, and he’s excited to show the “real” version of himself next season.

Philly hockey now: The Philadelphia Flyers are fun to watch right now, man. That’s why Philly was actually successful after taking a commanding 2-0 lead over its Pennsylvania rival.

montreal hockey now: If you missed the highlights of the exciting matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning, check them out here.

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There’s a lot to take in this summer regarding the New Jersey Devils.

It’s a good thing they found their general manager that quickly. Sunny Mehta is the man in charge now. So, what should be on his to-do list immediately? More information on that is in the link below.

Elsewhere, Blueshirts fans are losing faith in their GM, extensions for key young stars and the battle for Pennsylvania.

Devil’s Trade Rumors and News

New Jersey Hockey Now: Well, I took the weekend off to rest and refresh after a long, hard season. However, before that, I had sorted out Sunny Mehta’s to-do list which starts as soon as possible. Here are five immediate tasks for the new Devils GM to tackle.

📺 devil’s rink report: In case you missed it, we went live as soon as the Devils named Mehta as the Devils’ new GM. That response can be found below.

Full episode here 👇🏼

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Forever Blueshirts: Did New York Rangers GM Chris Drury give any hints about the uncertain future of defenseman Braden Schneider?

Athletic ($): Although he may have hinted at Schneider, Drury is losing the trust of Rangers fans due to a lack of transparency.

Pittsburgh hockey now: The Pittsburgh Penguins lost the first game against their Pennsylvania neighbor and rival. Here are the adjustments made by head coach Dan Muse before Game 2.

San Jose Hockey Now: Is there an extension coming for Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith? Here’s what Mike Grier said at the San Jose Sharks exit meetings.

Philly hockey now: Despite the win over the Penguins in Game One, the Philadelphia Flyers need to improve here.

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It is the last day of the New Jersey Devils regular season. And then that’s it, friends. The Devils will return to New Jersey in the coming days, clean out their lockers, and disperse for the summer months before returning for training camp in September.

In the meantime, there will be plenty to learn in New Jersey. For starters, they need a general manager. We spoke to Greg Wyshinski on Sunny Mehta’s potential fit. You can find it by linking below.

Also, some brief thoughts on Dawson Mercer, and why Lenny Haminaho was reassigned.

Devil’s Trade Rumors and News

New Jersey Hockey Now: Heading into a chaotic offseason, here are six thoughts after the home finale, including Dawson Mercer’s outlook, Sheldon Keefe’s future and more.

Yesterday, the Devils re-assigned Lenny Haminaho to the American Hockey League to play for the Utica Comets. here’s why.

📺 devil’s rink report: Is Sunny Mehta ready to become the next Devils GM? Greg Wyshinski joins me to share his thoughts on the latest Devils Rink report.

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Forever Blueshirts: Jonathan Quick is officially retiring. The New York Rangers goaltender announced that 2025-26 is his final season in the NHL.

Athletic ($): Are the Chicago Blackhawks the next Kirill Kaprizov owner? Here’s an interesting article by Scott Powers.

NYI Hockey Now: The New York Islanders’ last second desperate move to fire Patrick Roy and hire Pete DeBoer proved to be too little, too late. More from Pat Pickens here.

Philly hockey now: One of the great deals made by the Philadelphia Flyers at the 2026 NHL trade deadline was the acquisition of David Jiricek. He has now officially been recalled as Philly prepares its pitch for the postseason.

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