{"id":617740,"date":"2026-07-08T12:36:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T12:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/617740\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T12:36:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T12:36:14","slug":"devils-daily-decision-day-offer-sheet-candidates-a-new-no-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/617740\/","title":{"rendered":"Devils Daily: Decision Day; Offer Sheet Candidates; A New No.1"},"content":{"rendered":"

One way or another, the New Jersey Devils<\/a> find out today if they\u2019ve added a key player or not.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll know more in the coming hours, and then you\u2019ll stop seeing me post silly The Legend of Zelda screen captures on social media. Just some quick thoughts on the offer sheet situation in New Jersey below.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, other offer sheet candidates this summer, a new projected No.1 at the 2027 NHL Draft, and more.<\/p>\n

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

It\u2019s decision day.<\/p>\n

The Devils offer sheeted Utah Mammoth forward Barrett Hayton seven days ago. Today, we will find out the decision Utah makes on whether they will match the tendered offer sheet, or accept the compensation for the play. <\/p>\n

I know there\u2019s been whispers out there about Utah matching. I\u2019m told not to assume anything. I\u2019m not disputing someone elses report, I\u2019m just telling you what I am told. <\/p>\n

Tick tock.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa\u00a0Devils Rink Report: You see what\u2019s happening with all of these player trade requests. The Devils simply CANNOT let that happen with Jack Hughes. I explain on the latest\u00a0Devils Rink Report<\/a>\u00a0on just how much time New Jersey has to ensure it doesn\u2019t happen.<\/p>\n

After the Devils tendered Barrett Hayton the offer sheet, we went LIVE on the latest Devils Rink Report to discuss why this just might work \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffc<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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

Sportsnet:\u00a0There are other offer sheet candidates out there right now. Here\u2019s who could sign one<\/a> this summer\u2026 or next.<\/p>\n

The Athletic ($): Okay, the Gavin McKenna draft era is over. There is a new name atop everyones NHL Draft board. Get used to hearing<\/a> the name Landon DuPont.<\/p>\n

Forever Blueshirts:\u00a0Here\u2019s why it was time for the New York Rangers<\/a> to trade Vincent Trocheck, as opposed to hanging onto him like they\u2019d done in the past with other players.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Hockey Now:\u00a0Here are three thoughts on the Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> for the rest of the summer, including one trade idea that they should just say no to.<\/p>\n

San Jose Hockey Now:\u00a0The San Jose Sharks<\/a> made it a point to go out and get Andre Gasseau this summer. So, what is his NHL ceiling?<\/p>\n

Colorado Hockey Now: Did the Colorado Avalanche<\/a> take a shot at acquiring Connor Hellebuyck this summer?<\/p>\n

Philly Hockey Now:\u00a0Both Jamie Drysdale and Trevor Zegras file for arbitration. Here\u2019s how it impacts the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> summer moving forward, and the Leo Carlsson offer sheet.<\/p>\n

Detroit Hockey Now:\u00a0The Detroit Red Wings<\/a> are waiting on Patrick Kane to make a decision on his future. Here\u2019s how said decision will impact Detroits summer one way or another.<\/p>\n

Montreal Hockey Now: Here\u2019s why the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> are in good shape regarding their salary cap, and why they can be in the picture for a massive trade\u2026 including one they may have already tried. <\/p>\n

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