{"id":590743,"date":"2026-06-04T04:57:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T04:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/590743\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T04:57:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T04:57:21","slug":"devils-daily-surprising-departure-trade-debate-pokemon-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/590743\/","title":{"rendered":"Devils Daily: Surprising Departure; Trade Debate; Pokemon Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"

What a thriller of a Game 1 that was between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes. Like it or not, and I know fans of the New Jersey Devils<\/a> do not, this will be an entertaining series.<\/p>\n

You have two teams who just don\u2019t quite. The difference is one has been there and done that, the other is there after finally getting over the Conference Final hurdle.<\/p>\n

Give me six more of those games.<\/p>\n

In the links, a Devils trade discussion for an unexpected name in the rumor mill.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Vincent Trocheck trade rumors, a surprising departure from Colorado, Nashville\u2019s gain, and Pokemon cards.<\/p>\n

Yes, the Pokemon cards story is my favorite one today.<\/p>\n

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

New Jersey Hockey Now:\u00a0Apparently the Islanders are exploring the trade market for Mathew Barzal<\/a>. Does it make sense for the Devils to get involved in discussions? <\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t shocking to see Tom Fitzgerald<\/a> fall short of landing the Nashville Predators GM job. It was surprising to see how he lost out on the opportunity, though. Nashville\u2019s named their GM and it comes with a surprising twist.<\/p>\n

Lenni Hameenaho<\/a> just got a taste of championship glory, marching in an unforgettable IIHF World Championship parade with Finland.<\/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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Carolina Hockey Now: The Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> dropped Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final but it wasn\u2019t nearly as bad as it looked, with plenty of reasons for optimism heading into Game 2.<\/p>\n

Forever Blueshirts:\u00a0The New York Rangers<\/a> and Habs are linked again in fresh Vincent Trocheck trade rumors, and this latest report could make a lot of sense for both sides this summer.<\/p>\n

Colorado Hockey Now:\u00a0Although their GM has departed, Joe Sakic will slide into the role for the Colorado Avalanche<\/a>, and it sounds like Jared Bednar is staying put too.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Hockey Now:\u00a0Dan Kingerski hands out surprising A+ report cards to several key Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> depth pieces with major UFA decisions looming that could shape their offseason.<\/p>\n

Boston Hockey Now: There are several teams that should be interested in acquiring Simon Nemec. The Boston Bruins<\/a> are one of those teams.<\/p>\n

The Athletic ($): Do not worry, I will be digging to find out who does this in the Devils\u2019 locker room. For now, here\u2019s how Pokemon cards<\/a> have brought the Vegas Golden Knights closer.<\/p>\n

NHL.com:\u00a0Zach Werenski was my pick to win the<\/a> Norris Trophy this year, and he did just that.<\/p>\n

Sportsnet: The NHL is welcoming Russian players, but not Russia itself, into a brand new international All-Star Game format. Here\u2019s the<\/a> NHLs new All-Star format.<\/p>\n

Dallas News: The Dallas Stars have picked a surprise new home<\/a> for their future arena and downtown Dallas could soon lose both of its major pro sports teams.<\/p>\n

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