The Devils have several needs, notably a center or two — especially if Jack Hughes is out long-term — and a top-six winger. But they don’t have a first-round pick in 2025, their prospect pool is not considered the strongest and they don’t have a lot of cap space, perhaps making an impact trade more of a challenge.

How will those players impact their new teams? When will they play meaningful minutes at the NHL level? Here are scouting reports on eight big names.

The NHL Trade Deadline came and went with no action from the Montreal Canadiens. Many circled the Canadiens as possibly the most active team at this year’s deadline. However, Kent Hughes decided to stay the course and give his players a chance to make the playoffs with the group they had in the room.