{"id":629359,"date":"2026-07-23T13:48:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T13:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/629359\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T13:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T13:48:13","slug":"devils-daily-top-ufas-left-worst-contracts-new-jersey-keys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/629359\/","title":{"rendered":"Devils Daily: Top UFAs Left; Worst Contracts; New Jersey Keys"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Jersey Devils<\/a> general manager Sunny Mehta sat down for an exclusive interview with us yesterday, reflecting on his summer and the road ahead.<\/p>\n

Now, isn\u2019t that refreshing?<\/p>\n

If you missed it, that interview can be found in the Devils Rink Report links below.<\/p>\n

The media landscape is evolving. There will always be written content, but audio and video are more prevelent than ever. It\u2019s nice to see GMs evolving with the times.<\/p>\n

Also in the links, the seven keys to the Devils returning to the postseason.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, top remaining UFAs, the worst NHL contracts, and more.<\/p>\n

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

New Jersey Hockey Now:\u00a0The 2025-26 season did not go as planned for the Devils. Here are seven keys to New Jersey<\/a> bouncing back in 2026-27 in order to make the postseason.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa\u00a0Devils Rink Report: More on Mantha, was he worth the risk in hindsight? I explain on the latest\u00a0Devils Rink Report<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunny Mehta joined Devils Rink Report LIVE yesterday to talk about New Jersey\u2019s summer thus far, Jack Hughes, his roster additions, and more. Tune in! \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffc<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Please be sure to like and subscribe to our\u00a0YouTube channel<\/a>\u00a0and turn on those notifications for when we go LIVE every Friday!<\/p>\n

For podcast listeners, tune into Devils Rink Report on\u00a0Apple Podcasts<\/a>,\u00a0Spotify<\/a>, and\u00a0Amazon Music<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ALSO! Devils Rink Report is on TikTok now \u2014\u00a0Follow us here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sign up for the\u00a0New Jersey Hockey Now\u00a0newsletter<\/a>\u00a0for daily Devils intel straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n

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

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Dan Kingerski delivers his Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> summer report card, diving into the curious moves, trades, and the direction of their rebuild\u2014if you can even call it that.<\/p>\n

Philly Hockey Now: What\u2019s Daniel Briere\u2019s next major move? Is Robert Thomas still in play? Could Shane Wright be a target? Will Smith covers it all in his newest Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> Q&A.<\/p>\n

Detroit Hockey Now: With Steve Yzerman no longer calling the shots, the questions are getting louder. Why aren\u2019t more prospects cracking the lineup? Max Smith digs into the core reason and doesn\u2019t pull any punches on the Detroit Red Wings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Forever Blueshirts: The New York Rangers<\/a> have added to their player-development staff, bringing in Jonathan Quick to work with the organization\u2019s goalies and Derick Brassard as a player-development assistant. Wonder what Brassard\u2019s response will be the first time a young forward insists he refuses to settle for third-line center duty.<\/p>\n

TSN Video: Devils fans do not have to worry about being here. Ranking the five biggest offseason disappointments. A handful of clubs didn\u2019t just stand still\u2014they actively slid backward<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Athletic ($): Hey, Devils fans don\u2019t have to worry about being here, either. Here are the top-10 worst contracts in the NHL<\/a>, and some honorable mentions.<\/p>\n

Sportsnet: Updates on free agents<\/a> still looking for homes and deals, including Patrick Kane, Eeli Tolvanen, and defenseman Logan Stanley.<\/p>\n

KDAF: Jason Robertson is staying put in Dallas. While the winger prefers the noise to die down, the Stars are already eyeing a long-term extension and appear determined not to let him walk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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