The New Jersey Devils haven’t made final roster decisions, but Luke Glendening has seemingly played well enough in preseason to earn a place on their team.
The former Red Wings player Glendening (2013-21) offers strong defensive play from the center position, and he’s one of the league’s better face-off artists. He can contribute offensively, although he only chipped in seven points in 77 games for Tampa Bay last season.
Luke Glendening making his case #NJDevils #NHL pic.twitter.com/PLkS3uvJHo
— Devils Joint (@DevilsJointX) September 28, 2025
A Michigan native, Glendening turned 36 in April. He’s in New Jersey’s camp on a Professional Tryout Agreement (PTO).
Luke Glendening is a must sign for the NJ Devils this season. His faceoff presence alone is a tool the Devils need to utilize, especially to start an OT. Also, Seamus Casey is looking better than ever. Watch as Casey saucers a pass to Glendening for a goal! #NJDevils #NHL pic.twitter.com/h0cnznNLue
— Devils Joint (@DevilsJointX) September 28, 2025
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Dimitri Buchelnikov put up three goals and two assists in CSKA’s 7-2 win to end his early season struggles in the KHL. Former Red Wings player had four assists.
Long-time Detroit broadcaster Ray Lane, a former host on Red Wings games, has died at 95.
Detroit defense prospect Anton Johansson suffered an injury over the weekend. The extent of that injury has not been revealed.
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While Buchelnikov’s five-point night was an impressive way to emerge from his early season slump, it should be noted that it came against Lada, the worst team in the KHL’s Western Division. Lada is 1-7-1… Liam Kilfoil (Halifax Mooseheads), who was a Detroit undrafted invite for its prospect series against Dallas, committed to play college hockey at Northeastern. Kilfoil scored a memorable goal against Dallas.
🚨Kilfoil🚨
What a goal Liam Kilfoil! Using his speed to cut to the net and makes a beautiful shot off his backhand! 3-2 wings! #LGRW pic.twitter.com/gfsECpRLMN
— Hockeytown West Podcast (@HockeytownWpod) September 15, 2025
Colorado: Avalanche coach Jared Bednar considering his options at center. Colorado Avalanche.
New Jersey: A report has the Devils offering Jacob Markstrom a contract extension with an average salary of $5 million. New Jersey Devils.
Philadelphia: Nikita Grebenkin seems to have taken the lead in his roster battle during a preseason loss to the Bruins. Philadelphia Flyers.
Pittsburgh: Dan Kingerski has an interesting take on whether Marc-Andre Fleury’s graceful, emotional exit from the NHL could impact Evgeni Malkin’s thinking on the subject. Pittsburgh Penguins.