DitD & Open Post - 9/16/26: A Deal for Luke Edition

TRENDINGNFL Power RankingsArch Manning apologizesMLB playoff pictureCampeones Cup showdownFantasy Football rankingsStory byStory byDitD & Open Post - 9/16/26: A Deal for Luke EditionNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 13: Luke Evangelista #77 of the Nashville Predators skates the puck during the third period of the game against the San Jose Sharks at Bridgestone Arena on April 13, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesNate PillingWed, September 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesDevils Sign Luke Evangelista to 5-Year, $36.25M ($7.25M AAV) Contract ExtensionTwo weeks after acquiring Evangelista from Nashville, Sunny Mehta secured his services for the next half decade.SB NationNew Jersey Devils Sign Luke Evangelista To Five-Year, $36.2-Million ExtensionThe New Jersey Devils have extended 24-year-old winger Luke Evangelista for five more seasons.The Hockey NewsPredators offseason primer, every move GM Chris MacFarland made over summerThe Nashville Predators have had a busy summer. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the season opener on Oct. 1.The TennesseanAdvertisementAdvertisementNashville Predators release training camp roster, schedule at Ford Ice Center BellevueThe Nashville Predators have announced their training camp schedule and roster, with everything to begin on Sept. 16 at Ford Ice Center Bellevue.The TennesseanEvaluating Potential Contract Extensions For The Devils’ Pending Free AgentsThe New Jersey Devils have plenty of players currently eligible for contract extensions. Let’s go through the listSB NationNHL training camps are approaching. Here are top issues to be decided.NHL teams need to finish getting their rosters in order with training camps opening soon. Here are the top outstanding issues:USA TODAY SportsNashville Announces Training Camp Roster and ScheduleMusic City Hockey is about to return with a busy week of action and competition to make the final rosterNashville Predators On SINoah Ostlund signs massive 8 year deal on Monday.One of the last 8 year deals we will see in the NHL.HockeyFeedNHL Teams Scramble to Lock In 8-Year Deals Before New CBA Kicks InTeams are pushing to sign players to max-length contracts before terms drop.Front Office SportsNHL rumors: Ducks' Cutter Gauthier contract gets Pierre LeBrun predictionThe Anaheim Ducks open the preseason portion of their 2026-27 NHL campaign in less than a week — and they still have one critical piece of offseason business to complete. Cutter Gauthier, who broke out to the tune of 41 goals and 69 points in his second full campaign, remains a restricted free agent without a new contract. Negotiations between […] The post NHL rumors: Ducks' Cutter Gauthier contract gets Pierre LeBrun prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsSabres Announce Blockbuster Extension for Two-Year ForwardLast season, the Buffalo Sabres finally ended what was the National Hockey League’s longest active Stanley Cup Playoffs drought, and after an impressive post-season performance, they showed that hopefully, this is just the beginning of a successful run forward.This off-season, the team have made some very intriguing moves, and with the Atlantic Division just getting […] The post Sabres Announce Blockbuster Extension for Two-Year Forward appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNew Jersey Devils 2026-27 Bold Predictions & Bold Prediction CultureIs a bold prediction even a prediction? Is the goal to be right or outlandish? With the season around the corner, let’s look at some bold predictions for the Devils and the different types that are worth putting together.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsThe NHL's Latest Rule Change and How It Will Affect Nashville PlayersMoving forward, the league will require all new players to wear A5 level neck protection, while current players are grandfathered inNashville Predators On SINew Jersey Devils Trade Proposal Features Jets’ $59.5 Million GoalieOne of the most prominent names floating around the NHL right now is Connor Hellebuyck, who could be on the move soon.The New Jersey Devils have been named a potential landing spot for the 33-year-old goalie, but landing him would require a trade package.New Jersey Devils Could Acquire Hellebuyck From JetsAdam Gretz of Bleacher Report […] The post New Jersey Devils Trade Proposal Features Jets’ $59.5 Million Goalie appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBuffalo Sabres bank on Noah Ostlund's potential by signing 22-year-old to 8-year, $52.8M contractThe Buffalo Sabres are banking on forward Noah Ostlund’s potential by signing the 22-year-old to an eight-year, $52.8 million contract, the team announced Monday. The sizable terms of the contract reflects the confidence the Sabres have in a player who made significant strides last year in his rookie season. The Sabres are projecting Ostlund to fill a top-two line role this season as either a center or winger.Associated PressNHL rumors: Blue Jackets fans won't love Pierre LeBrun's Adam Fantilli updateMembers of the Columbus Blue Jackets are set to arrive for camp on September 16, with the first on-ice workouts scheduled for the next day. Earlier on Monday, the Blue Jackets added Cam Talbot to the team, bringing in another netminder for camp . Still, there is one player on the roster who may not be on the ice on September 17. Adam Fantilli is […] The post NHL rumors: Blue Jackets fans won't love Pierre LeBrun's Adam Fantilli update appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsNoah Ostlund’s Contract Could Potentially Be Favorable To The SabresThe 22-year-old forward had 27 points in 60 games with Buffalo as a rookie last seasonThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresNHL fans shocked after Ducks sign Cutter Gauthier to $81M contractCutter Gauthier scored 41 goals during his breakout 2025-26 seasonThe Big LeadDucks Sign Cutter Gauthier to Six-Year Contract ExtensionThe 22-year-old is now the second-highest paid player on the Ducks.The Hockey News - Anaheim Ducks