The New Jersey Devils have concluded their regular season and will soon return home to prepare for the offseason. Key topics include the search for a new general manager and updates on players like Dawson Mercer and Lenni Hameenaho.
It’s the last day of the regular season for the New Jersey Devils. And then that’s it, folks. The Devils will return to New Jersey in the coming days, clean out their lockers, and disperse for the summer months before returning in September for training camp.
In the meantime, there will be plenty to figure out in New Jersey. For starters, they need a general manager. We spoke with Greg Wyshinski on Sunny Mehta’s potential fit. You can find that linked below.
Also, some brief thoughts on Dawson Mercer, and why Lenni Hameenaho was reassigned.
New Jersey Hockey Now: Heading into a chaotic offseason, here are six thoughts following the home finale, including Dawson Mercer‘s outlook, Sheldon Keefe’s future, and more.
Yesterday, the Devils reassigned Lenni Hameenaho to the American Hockey League to play for the Utica Comets. Here’s why.
📺 Devils Rink Report: Is Sunny Mehta set to become the next Devils GM? Greg Wyshinski joined me on the latest Devils Rink Report to divulge his thoughts.
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