Hamilton sits at the center of trade chatter as New Jersey navigates a tight cap, with Luke Hughes on deck and Kovacevic out until January. Devils insist Hamilton won’t be moved to clear cap space, valuing his mix of power-play punch and zone work in a Cup-window lineup. Hamilton stresses focus on controllables and his no-trade clause. In Pittsburgh, Bryan Rust stresses loyalty to the Penguins amid potential asset moves as Malkin, Rakell, and Jarry swirl in rumors, shaping fantasy angles and cap plans.