{"id":542006,"date":"2026-04-05T12:36:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T12:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/542006\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T12:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T12:36:16","slug":"devils-gm-speculation-big-name-trade-target","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/542006\/","title":{"rendered":"Devils GM Speculation; Big-Name Trade Target"},"content":{"rendered":"

Watching the New Jersey Devils<\/a> and Montreal Canadiens<\/a> fly up and down the ice got me excited at the idea of watvhing those two teams play each other in a potential playoff matchup. Obviously, that won\u2019t be this season. Although the Habs are headed to the postseason, the Devils are heading for the golf courses after their final six games.<\/p>\n

The Devils and Canadiens play again tonight, except this time, it\u2019s on their turf. It could be a much different outcome. We\u2019ll see.<\/p>\n

In the links, speculation around the Devils GM, and if he could be a GM elsewhere.<\/p>\n

Plus, could the Devils try for Brady Tkachuk in the summer?<\/p>\n

P.S. Happy Easter and Passover, folks.<\/p>\n

Okay, back to the hockey.<\/p>\n

Devils Trade Rumors & News<\/p>\n

The Athletic ($): Which Devils prospect had the most promising<\/a> season in 2025-26 according to the experts at The Athletic?<\/p>\n

New Jersey Hockey Now:\u00a0Could Tom Fitzgerald<\/a> still be an NHL GM next season if it\u2019s not with the Devils? Speculation is there\u2019s one team that could scoop him up if he\u2019s out in New Jersey.<\/p>\n

Last night in Newark, the Devils hosted the Montreal Canadiens, erased a three-goal deficit, but fell in the shootout<\/a>. More inside on how it happened.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa\u00a0Devils Rink Report: On the latest Devils Rink Report<\/a>, Jonny Lazarus and I dove into the possibility of the Devils acquiring Brady Tkachuk with the rumors swirling his time in Ottawa could be over. Check out the latest clip on why Tkachuk is a perfect fit for the Devils if they can make it happen.<\/p>\n

Full episode here \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffc<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Forever Blueshirts: Gabe Perreault is finally getting his opportunity with the New York Rangers<\/a> and it\u2019s paying off. He netted his first career hat-trick on Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings. <\/p>\n

Florida Hockey Now:\u00a0The NHL will officially have a new Stanley Cup Champion. The Florida Panthers<\/a> are officially eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.<\/p>\n

Saturday Headlines: According to Elliotte Friedman, MAJOR changes are expected in<\/a> Toronto in addition to the ones that have already begun.<\/p>\n

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