{"id":589358,"date":"2026-06-02T12:57:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T12:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/589358\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T12:57:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T12:57:14","slug":"devils-daily-goalie-reality-marner-teases-drama-mctavish-interest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/589358\/","title":{"rendered":"Devils Daily: Goalie Reality; Marner Teases Drama; McTavish Interest"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s funny because I see so many people talking about how Mitch Marner needs to let go of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and yet, he\u2019s never the one who is bringing it up. He\u2019s asked, he answers, and then the finger is pointed at him. But this time he teased he\u2019ll spill the tea if Vegas wins the cup. Fun! That can be found in the links below, plus the New Jersey Devils<\/a>\u2018 goaltending reality, ink their former first round pick, and an assessment of their Worlds performances.<\/p>\n

Plus, a bunch of trade discussion from Mason McTavish interest to Simon Nemec and Pittsburgh, and an actual trade on Monday.<\/p>\n

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

New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils\u2019 goaltending\u2014specifically Jacob Markstrom<\/a>\u2014get tough grades on their brutal goaltending reality and what major moves could be coming next.<\/p>\n

The Devils locked up top prospect Anton Silayev<\/a> with an entry-level contract and the big Russian defenseman is officially NHL-bound.<\/p>\n

On Silayev, the internet got into a debate on whether or not Silayev is going to pan out and\u2026 that\u2019s just silly right now. Freshly 20 years old out of the KHL, he\u2019s still got plenty of time to develop into the high-ceiling defenseman he was drafted to be. Was it his best season last year? Maybe not. But he\u2019s 20. There\u2019s plenty of time for him to work on himself, and there will certainly be a plan in place as he makes the transition to the NHL. Breathe, folks.<\/p>\n

Devils at Worlds delivered standout performances, painful struggles, and mixed results. Here are the grades<\/a> for their individual performances from our Daniel Amoia.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa\u00a0Devils Rink Report: Despite the debunked trade request rumors, the Devils could still move Nemec this summer\u2014and here\u2019s why we broke down on the latest\u00a0Devils Rink Report<\/a>\u00a0why it might actually make sense for their roster needs.<\/p>\n

After missing the playoffs, the Devils are doubling down on Sheldon Keefe\u2014smart continuity or a costly mistake heading into 2026-27? \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffc<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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

Ottawa Sun: Ottawa Senators GM Staios has center<\/a> Mason McTavish\u2014with five years left on a lucrative contract\u2014firmly on his radar as a prime top-six target this summer.<\/p>\n

Forever Blueshirts:\u00a0The New York Rangers<\/a>\u2019 serious interest in free agent Alex Tuch isn\u2019t just a quick fix, but it has to align with their long-term roster vision.<\/p>\n

Chicago Hockey Now:\u00a0June 1 served as the cutoff for unsigned 2024 CHL draftees to lock in a college path or jump back into the draft pool. Things got messy fast under the league\u2019s murky new guidelines. The Chicago Blackhawks<\/a>\u2019 third-round selection from last year ignited a full-blown saga: he walked away from college, refused to ink a deal with Chicago, and was promptly shipped off to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Now, an unidentified new college has surfaced in the mix, adding another twist to this head-scratching NHL soap opera.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Hockey Now:\u00a0Is Simon Nemec a Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> trade target?<\/p>\n

Montreal Gazzette: Maybe this is something to keep an eye on. I\u2019ll have to look deeper into it. But on Monday at locker clean out, Brendan Gallagher tearfully admitted he knew his time in Montreal is up despite having a year left on his contract. The veteran forward will be traded this summer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TSN: Free agency season is heating up, and TSN just dropped its much-anticipated top 30 UFAs hitting the open market on July 1<\/a>. Rasmus Andersson tops the list at No. 1, while Anthony Mantha cracks the top 10. Talk about underwhelming.<\/p>\n

Sportsnet:\u00a0The guys broke down Mitch Marner\u2019s media day appearance, where he skillfully sidestepped any questions about Toronto. Instead, he dropped a cheeky tease: he\u2019ll only spill the real stories if the Vegas Golden Knights end up winning the Stanley Cup<\/a>. <\/p>\n

NHL.com: After weeks of speculation, the Vancouver Canucks finally made it official<\/a>. If you went to bed early last night, you missed this one. Manny Malholtra is the 23rd head coach in Canucks history.<\/p>\n

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