Summary
In this special press conference audio, New Jersey Devils President and General Manager Tom Fitzgerald addresses the media following the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. Fitz explains why it was a quiet deadline across the league, citing new CBA rules and the elimination of double salary retention. He also shuts down rumors about shopping Dougie Hamilton and shares his offseason priorities, including a potential contract extension for Simon Nemec and bringing Arseni Gritsyuk over. Plus, Fitz provides an injury update on Brett Pesce and gets emotional talking about Jack Hughes' incredible performance and golden goal for Team USA at the Milan Olympics. Contents: - Why the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline was so quiet. - The impact of new CBA rules and the end of double retention. - Shutting down the Dougie Hamilton trade rumors. - Contract extension talks for Simon Nemec. - The long-term plan for Arseny Gritsyuk. - Brett Pesce injury update: Week-to-week. - Fitzgerald on Jack Hughes' maturity and Olympic golden goal. Speaker: Tom Fitzgerald