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New York Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Big questions for the Devils' offseason: Bottom-six shakeup? RFA deals?
It's hard to know exactly what the Devils were in the 2024-25 season. Jack Hughes, their top forward, had his year cut short because of shoulder surgery. Three defensemen also finished the year hurt, with several others playing banged up. New Jersey returned to the playoffs, for the second time in three seasons. But by the time the team got there, its roster was a shell of what president Tom Fitzgerald envisioned. Advertisement It was a good year, Fitzgerald said after the season, but not a great one. Now his job is to help the Devils take the next step in 2025-26. First, let's dig into their salary cap situation entering free agency. PuckPedia projects they will have a little over $12 million in room. They have 10 forwards, six defensemen and two goalies on the books, not counting forward Arseni Gritsyuk, who is on an entry-level deal and will contend for a roster spot. Here are their NHL free agents: •Restricted: defenseman Luke Hughes; forwards Cody Glass (arbitration rights) and Nolan Foote (arbitration rights) •Unrestricted: forwards Tomáš Tatar, Nathan Bastian, Curtis Lazar, Daniel Sprong and Justin Dowling; defensemen Brian Dumoulin, Dennis Cholowski; and goalie Jake Allen With that in mind, here are some key questions facing Fitzgerald as he enters the summer. Fitzgerald raised some eyebrows on breakdown day by saying the Devils would not be coming back with the same group in 2025-26 because the team 'was just not good enough.' That does not necessarily mean big chances, as some fans interpreted. The core will look the same. Jack and Luke Hughes, Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier and Timo Meier are all almost certainly not going anywhere. Both Hughes brothers were hurt in the club's first round series against Carolina, but Hischier, Bratt and Meier all showed they can go head-to-head with other teams' best. New Jersey's depth was the far bigger issue. If the Devils wanted to move out big money they could explore a Dougie Hamilton trade, but that also feels unlikely. He's still an important player in their lineup, and he has a no-movement clause in his contract until July 1. After that he has a 10-team trade list, meaning that he could block a deal to any of the clubs not on his list. With a $9 million cap hit, he could make himself virtually impossible to deal. Ondřej Palát also has a no-movement clause and then a 10-team trade list that sets in on July 1. Advertisement If Fitzgerald wants to open cap space he could explore deals for someone like middle-six forward Dawson Mercer ($4 million average annual value). But don't expect any huge Devils' names to move this summer. Fitzgerald's comments were likely pointing more toward the team's depth pieces. Speaking of which… If injuries were the biggest reason the Devils lost in five games to Carolina, their lack of depth scoring was second. New Jersey had only three points from bottom-six forwards against the Hurricanes: a goal and an assist from Stefan Noesen and an assist from Paul Cotter. All three of those points came in Game 5. 'Offense has been a challenge for our team most of the season,' Keefe said when asked about the depth after Game 4. 'To expect them to all of a sudden come out and have a dominant effort offensively is probably not realistically.' That sounded less like a coach frustrated with his players and more like one realistic about his roster's limitations. Fitzgerald has a chance to tweak that this summer. His entire fourth line from the Hurricanes series — Tatar-Dowling-Bastian — will be unrestricted free agents, as will Lazar, a scratch all series. Except for Dowling, all of those players had cap hits above $1 million this year. When Fitzgerald said the group won't look the same in 2025-26, the bottom-six is a clear area where that could apply. He'll have space to shuffle the bottom-six deck. The Devils can explore adding via trade or free agency, or they can look to internal options like Gritsyuk, whom we'll get to in a bit. [ graphics id='showcase-link_FW0sjh78UXov'] Luke Hughes is the team's biggest RFA. AFP Analytics offers two types of projections for the young defenseman. If he signs long-term, AFP projects a six-year deal with an $8.39 million AAV cap hit. It has a short-term deal at three years, $5.76 million AAV. Advertisement Whether the Devils sign Hughes to a short- or long-term deal, the contract will take up a significant portion of their cap space. It's still probably worth taking a shot at a long-term contract, even if it costs Fitzgerald some flexibility this summer. With the cap going up, a long deal will age well assuming Hughes keeps developing. Nolan Foote's next deal shouldn't be too expensive — AFP Analytics projects a one-year, $866,250 deal — but Cody Glass could have an interesting one. New Jersey acquired him at the deadline from Pittsburgh, and he had two goals and seven points in 14 regular season games. He raved about his fit with coach Sheldon Keefe and said he'd 'love to' return to New Jersey in 2025-26. 'Obviously some things are out of control, but I think I've fit in,' he said. 'Hopefully I can stay.' The 26-year-old has a qualifying offer of $2.5 million. The Devils will have to decide whether that's too much to give because of their cap situation. They also can negotiate with Glass' camp and potentially sign him to a deal with a slightly lower cap hit. Fitzgerald got an early start on his offseason to-do list, signing draft picks Lenni Hämeenaho and Gritsyuk, both of whom are coming to North America from Europe. The 20-year-old Hämeenaho, a 2023 second-round pick, had 20 goals and 51 points in 58 games for Ässät in the top Finnish league, then had four points in eight games for Finland at World Championships. 'His game doesn't grab you with dynamic quality, but he goes to the net, gets involved, reads the play quickly and has decent skill across the board when opportunities to make plays arise,' The Athletic's Scott Wheeler wrote in his Devils prospect rankings. Hämeenaho will likely start his North American career in the AHL, barring a remarkable training camp. Gritsyuk, on the other hand, is 24 and could immediately jump into the Devils' lineup. New Jersey drafted him in the fifth-round in 2019, and he's since become close to a point-per-game player in Russia. He had 17 goals and 44 points in 49 games for SKA in the KHL this past season. It's hard to project exactly what he'll look like in the NHL but seems like he could be a top-nine winger. If he can bring immediate production, it would give New Jersey's forward group a big boost. As mentioned earlier, the team didn't get enough depth scoring when it mattered this year. Advertisement With Johnathan Kovacevic, injured in the Hurricanes series, not expected to be ready for the start of next season, Šimon Nemec and Seamus Casey will both have a chance to compete for early playing time. Nemec had an up-and-down 2024-25, but he played some of the best hockey of his career in the playoffs. That's encouraging going into next season. It's hard to blame anyone for getting ahead of themselves after Canucks president Jim Rutherford told local reporters that star defenseman Quinn Hughes 'wants to play with his brothers.' But let's pump the brakes a little. All indications are that the eldest Hughes, who has two years left on his deal, isn't going anywhere yet. He has neither asked for a trade nor told Vancouver he won't re-sign. The Canucks are going to try to build a contending roster this coming season, and they can't do that without their best player.
Business Upturn
08-05-2025
- Health
- Business Upturn
Vancouver-Based Delfi Medical Innovations Takes Blood Flow Restriction Technology to New Heights — Literally
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Delfi Medical Innovations Inc., a global leader in blood flow restriction (BFR) technology based in Vancouver, is proud to announce that its equipment has been used in space for the first time, aboard the recent SpaceX Fram2 mission. This historic milestone marks the inaugural use of BFR technology in a microgravity environment, expanding the frontiers of rehabilitation and strength training beyond Earth. BFR is a technique that allows individuals to exercise with reduced loads while still achieving significant strength and hypertrophy gains. By temporarily and precisely restricting blood flow to a limb using a pneumatic cuff, BFR activates muscle growth pathways typically only triggered during intense exercise — making it especially useful in rehabilitation, athletic training, and now, space health. Delfi's BFR systems are recognized as the gold standard in the field. They are used by all major North American professional sports leagues — including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL — as well as by military rehabilitation programs and leading physiotherapists and researchers worldwide. Delfi's patented technology includes automatic, personalized pressure calibration and continuous safety monitoring, making it uniquely suited for both elite performance and clinical care. 'This is a proud moment for our team,' said Michael Jameson, President of Delfi Medical Innovations. 'Bringing our BFR systems into space demonstrates the trust placed in our technology and the growing importance of musculoskeletal health in extreme environments. We're honoured to play a part in supporting human performance on and off the planet.' The SpaceX Fram2 mission, which launched earlier this year, carried the BFR system aboard as part of a research initiative studying countermeasures to muscle atrophy in low-gravity conditions. As astronauts lose muscle mass rapidly in space, BFR offers a promising method to preserve strength with minimal equipment and strain — a vital need during long-duration missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. This achievement was made possible through the leadership and vision of Dr. Luke Hughes of Northumbria University in the United Kingdom. Dr. Hughes has been at the forefront of BFR research for over a decade and played a central role in advancing the scientific and operational readiness of this project for space deployment. The technology used on this mission builds on the pioneering work of Dr. James McEwen, Delfi's founder and the original inventor of modern pneumatic tourniquet systems. Dr. McEwen's decades of innovation in surgical and rehabilitation technologies laid the foundation for today's gold standard in blood flow restriction systems. This milestone underscores Delfi's leadership in medical innovation and the expanding role of Canadian technology in supporting human performance beyond Earth. For video refer to: Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Luke Hughes gets the spotlight after Dillon is ruled out
Image Via IG/@lhughes_06 The New Jersey Devils got some terrible news before Game Two against the Carolina Hurricanes . Brenden Dillon is hurt and out of the lineup. He has an upper-body injury and was injured during Game 1. This is bad news for the Devils as Brenden Dillon is a good defenceman. Now, fans would like to see young Luke Hughes take on a greater role and assist the team during this crucial game. Dillon's injury opens the door for Hughes to prove himself in a crucial matchup Brenden Dillon got injured after taking a hard check in Game 1. He took his time to stand up and did not go out on the ice. Now, the team has announced that he will be out for Game 2. This is an issue since Brenden Dillon is tough, intelligent, and contributes significantly in terms of experience to the team. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Century Liva 3 Bed Homes From ₹1.54 Cr* @ Yelahanka, BLR Century Liva Learn More Undo With Brenden Dillon gone, the Devils require someone to take his position. That's where Luke Hughes is involved. He's young but has lots of energy. He played well in the past, and the fans think he can do better now. It may be his time to shine and assist the team. The New Jersey Devils will need resilience, composure, and unity to overcome the loss of Dillon. This opens the door for Hughes to showcase his full potential and step up under pressure. Does Luke Hughes have the potential to make it a big opportunity? When one is injured, the other gets the opportunity. This is what's taking place here. Luke Hughes might see increased ice time during Game 2. He needs to skate quick, make clever plays, and assist the team in remaining secure on defense. Coach Lindy Ruff will change the game strategy. The remaining players will have to stand with Luke and also play together. Although Brenden Dillon is injured, the Devils can perform if all players play hard. It's always difficult to play playoff games, and to lose a player like Brenden Dillon makes it even harder. But this is a time to demonstrate teamwork. Luke Hughes possesses the talent to assist the Devils in winning, and Game 2 will be extremely crucial. Also Read: Injury Crisis For The New Jersey Devils As Luke Hughes Leaves Briefly, But Brendan Dillon And Cody Glass Exit In The Game 1 Loss To The Carolina Hurricanes Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
New York Times
22-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Devils' Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon out for Game 2 vs. Hurricanes; Cody Glass back in
RALEIGH, N.C. — New Jersey Devils defensemen Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon will miss Game 2 on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes after sustaining injuries in Sunday's 4-1 loss. Cody Glass, who also left Game 1 with an injury, is healthy and will play. 'It's obviously big losses for us, clearly, but not unlike anything we faced in the regular season,' coach Sheldon Keefe said. 'The group has to rise above it.' Per Sheldon Keefe: Brenden Dillon and Luke Hughes will be out for Game 2. — x – New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) April 22, 2025 The Devils are already without star forward Jack Hughes (shoulder), who will miss the rest of the playoffs, and defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (lower body). Šimon Nemec and Dennis Cholowski will draw in on defense with Dillon and Hughes now hurt. Keefe said the team will check in on Dillon and Luke Hughes after Tuesday's game. Advertisement Even with Glass in the lineup, Keefe will likely make a non-injury-related change to the forward group. Based on morning skate lines, Tomáš Tatar looked likely to enter the lineup in place of Daniel Sprong. Dillon suffered an injury after getting tangled with William Carrier in the second period. Keefe said Sunday he wanted to re-enter the game, but the training staff held him out. The coach declined to say Tuesday whether or not the injury was a concussion. Dillon is a key penalty killer for the Devils and averaged 18:35 a game in the regular season. Luke Hughes was injured after a collision sent him into the Devils' net. He left the game but later returned. The 21-year-old had 44 points this season, tops among Devils defensemen, and led New Jersey in shot attempts, scoring chances and expected goals in Game 1, according to Natural Stat Trick. It's an injury the already undermanned Devils can hardly afford. During the same shift as the Hughes injury, Jacob Markström tried to whack Andrei Svechnikov with his stick. Instead, he caught Glass, who crumpled to the ice, left the game and did not return. 'I'm just glad it wasn't anything serious,' Glass said. 'I've fallen like that before and had some major damage done, so I'm glad it's not that.' Glass, a deadline acquisition, called Markström 'such a great human being' and said the goalie felt bad about the play. 'Now that I'm OK, it was pretty funny,' Glass said. Nemec, the No. 2 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, and Cholowski, a minor deadline acquisition, will both make their postseason debuts. They will likely play together on the bottom pair. After averaging nearly 20 minutes a game as a rookie in 2023-24, Nemec had an up-and-down second regular season, going back and forth between the Devils and AHL Utica Comets. He said he is 'so excited' for the opportunity to play in the postseason and looked like it Tuesday morning. He was among the first Devils players to hop on the ice when morning skate began. Advertisement 'I feel good in the last games that I played,' he said. 'I feel confident about my game now. I feel prepared.' Keefe said the playoffs are an adjustment, as some of the Devils' younger players experienced in Game 1. '(Nemec is) going to have to simplify things, get the puck moving and rise up with his intensity level,' Keefe said. (Photo of Luke Hughes and Logan Stankoven: James Guillory / Imagn Images)
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Injury crisis for the New Jersey Devils as Luke Hughes leaves briefly, but Brendan Dillon and Cody Glass exit in the game 1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes
Image Via IG/@lhughes_06 Key Highlights - Luke Hughes exited Game 1 for a short time but came back to finish the match - Brendan Dillon and Cody Glass were injured and did not come back on the ice at all - Jack Hughes and Jonas Siegenthaler are already out with injuries during this playoff series for the New Jersey Devils by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Adam Lambert, 43, Takes off His Makeup and Leaves Us Without Words Today's NYC Undo The injuries are suddenly piling up for the New Jersey Devils, and at the crux of this playoff schedule, it is starting to count. During their first-round Game 1 showing against the Carolina Hurricanes , the Devils not only lost 4-1 that day but also saw three of their players encounter injury scars. Now the Devils are up against physical challenges and competitive hurdles heading to Game 2 with an early lead in the series for the Hurricanes. Brendan Dillon and Cody Glass exit early as Luke Hughes returns after a scare Luke Hughes Injury and Cody Glass Injury both leave the game | Devils v Hurricanes 2025 NHL Playoffs The Devils' blue line was shaken up at some point during the game when defenseman Luke Hughes briefly left the ice after a collision in the third period. Though he returned later, it was a reminder of how intense the postseason can get. The more worrying injuries were the two other crucial performers who exited the game early: defenseman Brendan Dillon and forward Cody Glass. Dillon had left in the second period and did not return. His head coach, Sheldon Keefe, later clarified that Dillon's exit from the game was simply precautionary, explaining that the medical staff would not permit him back even though he desperately wanted to rejoin. Meanwhile, Glass ended up leaving in the third and never returned before the game concluded. An immediate update on his condition was not provided, leaving his availability for Game 2 up in the air. These injuries have further depleted an already-thin list of New Jersey absentees. Jonas Siegenthaler remains on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury, expected for a return sometime in May. Meanwhile, star forward Jack Hughes had already been ruled out for the season due to the shoulder injury he sustained in March. Adding to their woes, the Devils were unable to stymie the Hurricanes' charge forward. With a goal from Nico Hischier, their captain, coming just thirty seconds before the end, the Devils were never ahead and were heavily outshot for the duration of the game. Also Read: Evander Kane strikes a pose with LA Lakers owner Jeanie Buss 2 days before Oilers match against LA Kings The Devils have Game 2 scheduled in PNC Arena, but the roster is in dire need of repairs for them to remain alive in the playoffs, on top of dealing with the injury bug. Against a confident Carolina squad already in the lead in the series, the injuries to key players Brendan Dillon and Cody Glass will test New Jersey's depth. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
