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It sounds like before the New Jersey Devils decided on their three goaltenders after adding David Rittich, they were looking overseas at a rather successful KHL goaltender. That could be something to keep an eye on as I’m sure they’ll continue to keep tabs on the Russian netminder. More on that below. Also below, decisions to be made on remaining RFAs, Detroit and Steven Stamkos, and plenty more around the league. Devils Trade Rumors & News NHL.com: If the Devils can answer these three questions in 2026-27, they have a real shot at becoming an annual contender, says NHL.com. Pro Hockey Rumors: Russian goalie Alexander Smolin revealed the New Jersey Devils were among the NHL clubs that showed interest this summer, adding another name to the quiet goaltending chatter. 📺 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 Florida Hockey Now: Brad Marchand’s late-summer surgery has created potential roster implications for Florida. Could that open a door for the Panthers to take a look at Patrik Laine? Sportsnet: Several clubs face interesting choices in the weeks and months ahead—not only regarding their restricted free agents, but also whether to stand pat or move pieces to improve via the trade market. NHLtraderumors.me: Word out of Detroit is that the Red Wings were prepared to offer Steven Stamkos a sizable contract a few summers ago, only for owner Chris Ilitch to withhold approval, sending Stamkos to Nashville instead. TSN: With just one month left before the new CBA shortens the maximum term on new contracts from eight years to seven, a handful of free agents who could command those longer deals will hit unrestricted free agency on July 1, 2027. Have we already seen the final wave of eight-year contracts?