{"id":557231,"date":"2026-04-21T12:12:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T12:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/557231\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T12:12:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T12:12:42","slug":"devils-daily-mehta-day-in-new-jersey-draft-lottery-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/557231\/","title":{"rendered":"Devils Daily: Mehta Day in New Jersey; Draft Lottery Odds"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s Sunny Mehta Day in New Jersey. The New Jersey Devils<\/a> are set to introduce their new general manager today at 3 P.M. at the Prudential Center. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s the start of a new era for the red and black.<\/p>\n

Mehta has much work to do right away. One of those tasks will be to tackle what he will do with his first round pick. He\u2019ll likely make that decision after he finds out the Devils\u2019 fate of the draft lottery. So, what\u2019re the odds they can move up? More on that in the links.<\/p>\n

Plus, Mehtas\u2019d other top priorities via Devils Rink Report.<\/p>\n

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

New Jersey Hockey Now:\u00a0The NHL released the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery odds <\/a>over the weekend. Here are the Devils\u2019 chances of winning it, and how far up the draft order they can actually move.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa\u00a0Devils Rink Report: So, what are the priorities Sunny Mehta needs to face as he steps into his new role as general manager in New Jersey? We broke it down on the latest Devils Rink Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now<\/p>\n

Forever Blueshirts:\u00a0Alex Tuch has been linked to the New York Rangers<\/a> ever since trade rumors regarding the Buffalo Sabres forward surfaced. How realistic of a trade target is he for the Blueshirts this summer?<\/p>\n

The Athletic ($):\u00a0Here is every player in the playoffs without a Stanley Cup, and which are the most deserving to win one<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Philly Hockey Now:\u00a0The Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> didn\u2019t expect to be here. They also didn\u2019t expect a few of their players to be ahead of their developments. Here\u2019s why Porter Martone is built for the moment he\u2019s currently in.<\/p>\n

San Jose Hockey Now: Could Macklin Celebrini be the next captain of the San Jose Sharks<\/a>? Here\u2019s what the phenom forward said about potentially wearing the \u2018C.\u2019<\/p>\n

Florida Hockey Now:\u00a0We all know the Florida Panthers<\/a> don\u2019t belong in the category of teams eliminated from the playoffs. Yet, they are. And they\u2019re in the running for the top draft pick at the upcoming draft.<\/p>\n

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