Devils Trade Goalie for Depth | New Jersey Devils News

New Jersey Devils News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 2m

The New Jersey Devils just pulled off another bold trade, sending their starting goalie and a barely-used young forward to the Panthers for Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist, and Ben Steeves — all while shedding $6 million in salary cap space. Rodrigues, a Cup winner with two rings, brings playoff experience and top-nine upside, while Boqvist, a speedy former Devil, slots into a fourth-line role. Steeves, a scoring minor leaguer, adds depth. The move leaves a glaring net question — Jake Allen is the only proven goalie left — but the Devils got serious value without paying for the outgoing…