DitD & Open Post - 6/3/26: Deal Done Edition

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NEWARK, NJ - JULY 03: First-round draft pick Anton Silayev #52 of the New Jersey Devils skates during New Jersey Devils Development Camp at the Prudential Center on July 3, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Devils Links​

Anton Silayev has signed his entry-level contract:

BIG deal? Yeah, we'd say so.

We've signed Anton Silayev to a three-year, entry-level contract.

: https://t.co/vDihjFjFeCpic.twitter.com/z5gT3F25N4

— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) June 1, 2026

Devils have signed Silayev, 2024 10th overall pick. Draft position, size, and skating are huge pluses in terms of his projectability. Some big question marks around his KHL time, especially this past season when his ice time plummeted. Puck skills and hockey I.Q. might be issues. pic.twitter.com/dwOrODN9pF

— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) June 1, 2026

On Silayev: “He may not have a high offensive ceiling, but I am still optimistic about his chances of becoming a useful NHL player. He has a unique combination of size, speed, and agility that is very rare. If harnessed properly, he could turn into an excellent defender.” [Infernal Access ($)]

On the goaltending: “I doubt Allen is going anywhere, but what about Markström? For as much as fans may want a change in net, it may prove easier said than done.” [Devils on the Rush]

Hockey Links​

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final goes to the Golden Knights:

VEGAS TAKES GAME 1 OF THE #STANLEYCUP FINAL ️

Game 2 between the @GoldenKnights and @Canes is THURSDAY at 8p ET on ABC, @Sportsnet, & @TVASports! pic.twitter.com/aAOeSWWDuc

— NHL (@NHL) June 3, 2026

Zach Werenski wins the Norris:

️ ZACH WERENSKI IS A NORRIS TROPHY WINNER

The James Norris Memorial Trophy is presented annually to the defenseman who demonstrates the greatest all-around ability in his position. #NHLAwardspic.twitter.com/4bdUVRLi4w

— NHL (@NHL) June 2, 2026

“Bruce Cassidy just wants to coach. In fact, he told The Athletic, just for the chance to interview for the current NHL coaching vacancies, he’d forfeit the reported $5 million the Vegas Golden Knights are on the hook to pay him not to coach next season. But the language in his contract with Vegas states the Golden Knights must grant him permission to interview elsewhere even after relieving him of his coaching duties in late March. If he chose to terminate the remainder of his contract, the only thing it would accomplish would be not getting paid. He still wouldn’t be allowed to interview because of a noncompete.” [The Athletic ($)]

“The NHL All-Star Weekend will have an international hockey flavor after the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off and the Winter Olympics. The 2027 midseason classic, scheduled for Feb. 5-6 at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, will feature teams representing Canada, Finland, Sweden, the United States and a ‘World’ team comprising international players from countries outside of those four.” [ESPN]

More from NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on a number of topics ahead of Game 1: [The Athletic ($)]

“The NHL is about to enter an exclusive renegotiation period with its two U.S. media rights holders, ESPN and TNT Sports, and will be doing so from a period of historic viewership strength.” [Front Office Sports]

“A report of a potential succession plan for longtime NHL commissioner Gary Bettman surfaced Tuesday in the hours leading up to his press conference to open the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. While Bettman, 74, was quick to downplay how far along the process was, he also didn’t shy away from the fact his career will wind down eventually.” [Daily Faceoff]

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