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The New Jersey Devils don’t have the most robust pipeline anymore. However, they still have some pieces that can prove to be very useful. Mikhail Yegorov’ is one of those pieces, and his tools still scream future starter even after a noisier year at Boston University. In the links, a deep dive on the towering goaltending prospect, highlighting his tools, trajectory, and an encouraging NHL comparable. Around the league, Connor Hellebuyck made his trade request public, Cale Makar’s extension with Colorado is reportedly closing, Simon Nemec dishes on new beginning, and more. Devils Trade Rumors & News New Jersey Hockey Now: Mikhail Yegorov still projects as a potential NHL starter off his size, athleticism, and compete, even after a heavier, sloppier statistical season at BU. A deeper dive inside on the Devils’ potential future starter. 📺 Devils Rink Report: The Devils’ blue line is largely unchanged this season with the exception of Simon Nemec’s departure. It’s especially surprising given Dougie Hamilton wasn’t expected to be in New Jersey next season. Mehta explained on the latest Devils Rink Report he believes in a bounce back performance from the defense, headlined by Hamilton and Luke Hughes. Mehta joined Devils Rink Report LIVE to talk about New Jersey’s summer thus far, Jack Hughes, his roster additions, and more. Tune in! 👇🏼 Please be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on those notifications for when we go LIVE every Friday! For podcast listeners, tune into Devils Rink Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. ALSO! Devils Rink Report is on TikTok now — Follow us here. Sign up for the New Jersey Hockey Now newsletter for daily Devils intel straight to your inbox. NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now Sportsnaut: Connor Hellebuyck went public Thursday confirming he requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets months ago, saying moving on is the best path forward with training camp approaching. Florida Hockey Now: The Florida Panthers acquired Jacob Markstrom from New Jersey and brought in Akira Schmid as his backup. Therefore, they won’t be going after Hellebuyck. However, they would have had this happened sooner. The Athletic ($): Simon Nemec sat down with The Athletic to explain how he feels about his fresh start in Calgary, a new style of training he adopted this summer, and which NHL legend he got the idea from. Vancouver signed veteran Chris Driedger to a PTO as Thatcher Demko’s timeline remains unclear heading into camp. Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche are closing in on a lucrative extension with Cale Makar, a deal Elliotte Friedman called a “biggie.” San Jose Hockey Now: Macklin Celebrini said he left money on the table in his record extension so the San Jose Sharks would keep roster-building flexibility. NHL.com: The Edmonton Oilers added Hockey Canada’s Misha Donskov as a coaching consultant under Mike Babcock.