Overview

• New Jersey began training camp without restricted free agent Luke Hughes under contract.
• TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported the sides are working toward a long-term agreement as talks advance.
• The Devils have $6,131,667 in cap space, creating a potential need to clear additional room depending on the final AAV.
• Earlier reporting indicated a dispute over length, with Hughes seeking five years and the team preferring three or eight, according to NJ.com.
• Potential cap-clearing options discussed by analysts include moving Ondrej Palat or Dougie Hamilton.