New Jersey Devils fans are divided on the Matthew Knies idea.
I get it. He’s coming off a down year of 23 goals and 66 points after nearly scoring 30 in the season prior. Yet, the bigger picture suggests he had a down year just like the rest of Toronto and is a prime bounceback candidate.
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The Devils need a little muscle, especially in their top-six. He provides that and there’s no reason to believe he can’t touch or eclipse the 30-goal mark next to Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt.
More below on how the Devils can crush the Habs’ offer.
Also below, plenty of Dylan Larkin speculation and an insane Stanley Cup Final Game 3 .
New Jersey Hockey Now: New Jersey has the assets to crush the Habs’ offer via Devils trade to land coveted power forward Matthew Knies from the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer.
The Athletic ($): On Dylan Larkin, how sensible is it for the Devils to pursue the coveted forward?
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📺 Devils Rink Report: Despite the debunked trade request rumors, the Devils could still move Nemec this summer—and here’s why we broke down on the latest Devils Rink Report why it might actually make sense for their roster needs.
After missing the playoffs, the Devils are doubling down on Sheldon Keefe—smart continuity or a costly mistake heading into 2026-27? 👇🏼
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Carolina Hockey Now: The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights just played the craziest game in Stanley Cup history, seeing the Canes fall in double OT, but showing the kind of fight that makes you believe they’re far from done.
Forever Blueshirts: Dylan Larkin’s reported trade request from Detroit will undoubtedly shake up the center market this summer, and the New York Rangers are paying close attention to how it affects their own plans.
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Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Speaking of Larkin, what would he cost if the Pittsburgh Penguins tried to get him?
Philly Hockey Now: The Philadelphia Flyers are seemingly committing to Dan Vladar, making him their No.1 for the long haul.
Florida Hockey Now: As crazy as it seems, could the Florida Panthers find the assets to reel Larkin in for another shock in Sunrise?
Detroit Hockey Now: Something clearly changed for Larkin which turned the Detroit Red Wings captain from playoff hopeful to trade requester in a matter of weeks. So, what was it?
Montreal Hockey Now: Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes reportedly went off on former Leafs GM Brad Treliving after the high-stakes Knies trade fell through by just one minute at the deadline.
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