What happened: Yahoo NHL reports the New Jersey Devils may pursue a major trade this summer, with three assets potentially available in talks. The report frames New Jersey as a team weighing how much of its future capital to put toward immediate roster help.

Why it matters: The Devils are entering a pivotal offseason after prior Wire Report coverage noted New Jersey’s trade buzz around summer decisions. A bigger move would signal an attempt to accelerate back toward contention rather than rely only on draft development or free agency.

What to watch: Watch whether New Jersey shops its first-round pick or waits for the trade market to sharpen closer to the draft. The next concrete signal will be whether talks shift from asset lists to named targets.