{"id":648534,"date":"2026-08-24T14:03:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T14:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/648534\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T14:03:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T14:03:13","slug":"devils-daily-makar-update-expansion-developing-salminen-deciding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/648534\/","title":{"rendered":"Devils Daily: Makar Update; Expansion Developing; Salminen Deciding"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New Jersey Devils<\/a> are trying to improve their AHL system, and it would benefit them to bring in as many young, skilled players as possible. That\u2019s why Samu Salminen seems like an obvious fit. However, his agent tells me he\u2019s deciding between two options.<\/p>\n

More below on Salminen and his decision.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, an update on Cale Makar, NHL expansion is developing and more.<\/p>\n

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

New Jersey Hockey Now: Skilled prospect Samu Salmine<\/a>n is not returning to college hockey and is currently deciding between turning pro in North America or heading back to Europe, his agent confirmed.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa Devils Rink Report: The Devils\u2019 blue line is largely unchanged this season with the exception of Simon Nemec\u2019s departure. It\u2019s especially surprising given Dougie Hamilton wasn\u2019t expected to be in New Jersey next season. Mehta explained on the latest Devils Rink Report<\/a> he believes in a bounce-back performance from the defense, headlined by Hamilton and Luke Hughes.<\/p>\n

Mehta joined Devils Rink Report LIVE 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

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NHL.com: Jaccob Slavin didn\u2019t have to pick between trophies \u2014 the Carolina Hurricanes defenseman wrapped his Olympic gold medal around the Stanley Cup during his Day with the Cup and became just the second American to claim both in the same season<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Denver Post: Joe Sakic laced them up for an Avalanche alumni game and remained upbeat on Cale Makar, saying he\u2019s \u201cpretty confident\u201d an extension gets done before the season starts as talks continue. Read the latest<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Heavy: Anze Kopitar made it clear he\u2019s fully content after 20 seasons, telling reporters he\u2019s \u201cvery happy\u201d in retirement and enjoying the extra time with his kids after playing in Zdeno Chara\u2019s farewell game. More from the Kings legend<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Florida Hockey Now: George Richards grades the Montreal Canadiens\u2019 offseason moves and finds a team that has clearly shifted from rebuild mode into genuine contender territory in the Atlantic. Check the full grading<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Athletic ($): Expansion is coming, and it seems Texas is going to get another tem one way or another. Inside, which city could win the bid as the NHLs 33rd team and when they could debut<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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