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When Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request went public, many drew a line to the New Jersey Devils in terms of a trade fit. I understand the idea. New Jersey doesn’t necessarily have a clear answer in goal for the 2026-27 season. However, does it exactly make sense? I broke it down, which includes an anecdotal on Quinn Hughes, in the links below. Also below, a deep dive on Alexander Command, and why he’s got the highest floor of any New Jersey prospect. Elsewhere, Cale Makar just reset the defenseman market with a record extension in Colorado, and more Hellebuyck talk. Devils Trade Rumors & News New Jersey Hockey Now: Connor Hellebuyck’s public trade demand raises a real question for New Jersey — could the Devils actually make a run at the three-time Vezina winner given their cap situation, current goalies, and the Quinn Hughes problem still hovering? Alexander Command isn’t the flashiest name in the system, but a fresh look at the 12th-overall pick explains why he might own the highest floor among Devils prospects thanks to his motor and two-way reliability. 📺 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 Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche locked in their generational defenseman for the long haul, with Cale Makar’s extension keeping him in Denver through the 2034-35 season, which man him the richest man in NHL history. The Athletic ($): Makar’s massive deal gives Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild a clear new comparable. Will this reignite extension talks between the two sides? Sportsnet: One strong case is being made that Buffalo represents the cleanest and most logical next stop for Connor Hellebuyck given the Sabres’ prospect depth and goaltending need. Philly Hockey Now: There’s going to be a lot of talk why several teams should pursure Hellebuyck. Here’s why Will James says the Philadelphia Flyers shouldn’t.