{"id":558383,"date":"2026-04-23T12:12:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/558383\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T12:12:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:12:21","slug":"devils-daily-devils-owners-slow-burn-quinn-hughes-wild-fall-behind-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/558383\/","title":{"rendered":"Devils Daily: Devils Owners Slow Burn; Quinn Hughes, Wild Fall Behind Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the things New Jersey Devils<\/a> fans are rooting for is a Minnesota Wild first-round exit.<\/p>\n

Why?<\/p>\n

Because some are still holding onto hope that the Devils could reel in the eldest Hughes brother if he\u2019s hesitant to commit to his new team. When the calendar strikes July 1st, Hughes has one year left on his contract. So whether it\u2019s in a deal this summer or via free agency next offseason, the less Minnesota succeeds, the more likely it is that Quinn won\u2019t commit.<\/p>\n

Personally, I see Quinn staying in Minnesota. But never say never. Especially if the results dont follow.<\/p>\n

In the links, the slow burn by Devils ownership before finally firing Tom Fitzgerald. <\/p>\n

Elsewhere, chaos in Philly, big talk from Alexis Lafreniere, and a goalie crisis in Buffalo?<\/p>\n

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

New Jersey Hockey Now:\u00a0Why didn\u2019t the Devils\u2019 ownership fire Tom Fitzgerald sooner? At Sunny Mehta\u2019s introductory press conference, managing partner David Blitzer<\/a> explained there was \u201cno eureka moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

Buffalo Hockey Now: Yes, that\u2019s my name in the byline. I\u2019m helping our Buffalo Sabres<\/a> coverage while they\u2019re in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. First up, after spiraling in Game 2, does Buffalo have a goalie crisis already?<\/p>\n

Forever Blueshirts:\u00a0The New York Rangers<\/a> know their top-six wasn\u2019t scaring anyone. Part of the issue is that Alexis Lafreniere didn\u2019t take an expected step forward. The former No.1 overall pick explained he knows he can be even better, and is looking to build on his strong finish in 2025-26.<\/p>\n

The Athletic ($):\u00a0Devils fans are hoping it\u2019s poor, but after the Minnesota Wild\u2019s loss to the<\/a> Dallas Stars last night, their response in Game 4 while trailing in the series 2-1 will really tell us all if they\u2019re different.<\/p>\n

If not, perhaps Quinn Hughes isn\u2019t a lock to stay in Minny.<\/p>\n

Boston Hockey Now:\u00a0From the Boston Bruins<\/a> side of things, they have no captain in this Stanley Cup Playoffs run. However, Jeremy Swayman is establishing himself as a leader.<\/p>\n

Philly Hockey Now:\u00a0What a series this is turning out to be for the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>. They took a 3-0 series lead over their Pennsylvania rivals last night amid a bevy of chaos. More here from Will James.<\/p>\n

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