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.

So a hushed deadline, in this case, is a good thing. The Ducks aren’t at the point of building on the foundation that’s still been laid through their roster construction and acceptance to play the kind of hockey second-year head coach Greg Cronin insists will be their path to the playoffs.