In the quest to add more offensive firepower, the Devils are looking in places other than free agency, according to a report.
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal tweeted Tuesday that the Devils are looking at 23-year-old center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers, with Devils defenseman prospect Damon Severson as a possible target for Edmonton.
New Jersey is also looking for more scoring (RNH). Kelowna grad Damon Severson is in play on def. Oilers have likely investigated him too
— Jim Matheson (@NHLbyMatty) June 28, 2016
The Oilers have been tied to trade talks for a defenseman since before the NHL Draft, with the possibility of the team shopping the fourth overall pick of last weekend's draft.