The Devils have already held preliminary discussions about an extension for pending UFA winger Tyler Toffoli, notes Ryan Novozinsky of the Newark Star-Ledger. The 31-year-old was acquired from Calgary earlier this summer and is coming off by far his best season, one that saw him put up 34 goals and 39 assists in 2022-23. Toffoli currently carries a $4.25MM AAV and with the year he just had, it’s fair to say he’ll be looking for a decent-sized raise to put pen to paper on an early extension. If he winds up playing alongside Jack Hughes as he has at times in the preseason, he could be in for another big year which would certainly bolster his value on the open market next summer.
More from the Metropolitan:
- Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch highlights some of the Blue Jackets who were regulars last season but could find themselves on the bubble now after Columbus added some extra depth over the summer. The headliner on the list is Cole Sillinger, a player who made the team at 18 and had a nice rookie year in 2021-22 but struggled considerably last season, scoring just three times in 61 games. An opportunity to play big minutes with AHL Cleveland might just be the best thing development-wise for him for now.
- Flyers defenseman Cam York took part in practice with the team today, suggesting he has been cleared to return, relays Charlie O’Connor of PHLY Sports (Twitter link). The 22-year-old had missed the last few days of practice with an undisclosed injury. He’s entering the first season of a two-year bridge deal which should also be his first full NHL campaign. York had 20 points in 52 games with the Flyers last season while adding 13 more in 20 games with AHL Lehigh Valley.
Why are the Devils so willing to drink the koolaid on Tyler Toffoli?