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Cody Glass is set to become an unrestricted free agent

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6 months ago

June 21, 2025

Cody Glass is set to become an unrestricted free agent

Elliotte Friedman revealed on Friday night’s “32 Thoughts” blog that he doesn’t expect the New Jersey Devils to qualify pending restricted free agent Cody Glass, thus making him a free agent.

After a solid showing during the 2022-23 season in which he put up 35 points (14 goals and 21 assists) in 72 games played, the Nashville Predators signed him to a two-year, $5 million ($2.5 million AAV) bridge deal. Unfortunately, Glass hasn’t lived up to the contract. The very next season, he tallied only 13 points (six goals and seven assists) in 41 games played, although shoulder and knee injuries didn’t help matters. He was later traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins before the start of the 2024-25 season.

The Devils acquired him at the deadline in hopes of adding more depth scoring. Chase Stillman and Max Graham’s rights were also included in the package. In 14 games played, Glass registered seven points (two goals and five assists). He also won 64 face-offs, which gave him a FOW% of 47.4%. He flashed some potential, but still has some work to do. Pucks and Pitchforks had the chance to ask Glass during exit interviews to share his thoughts on the season and how he gelled with the Devils.

“I really enjoyed coming here. Right from the start, I felt like I fit in well. I got injured, and I felt like it stunted my process with the team. Maybe I wasn’t playing 100%, but at the same time, we were doing good things… I hope I can keep fitting in, and hopefully, they want me to stay. Moving on to next year, I think a big thing for me is creating individual offense. That will help take some of the pressure off of Nico, Bratter (Bratt), and give some depth scoring to the bottom six. I felt like I helped with depth scoring as soon as I got here.”
Cody Glass during exit interviews

Because of the contract Nashville gave Glass, the Devils would have to guarantee his 2023-24 salary on a qualifying offer. It’s likely that is a big reason why Tom Fitzgerald is reportedly making this move to allow him to potentially hit unrestricted free agency. Just extending a qualifying offer would cost the Devils $2.5 million next year if Glass accepted the offer.

What does the future hold for Cody Glass?

It makes sense that the Devils didn’t want to qualify Glass’s $2.5 million option because they can retain him at a much cheaper price. He’s a solid player who can certainly provide depth scoring, but the Devils have to be frugal with their money.

After the Erik Haula trade, they now have an estimated $14.4 million in cap space. However, Luke Hughes still needs an extension, and Tom Fitzgerald needs room to make a few potential big moves. Glass praised Sheldon Keefe’s system and was happy with his role. There seems to be mutual interest on both sides for a new deal to get worked out. Retaining Glass with an annual salary under $2 million wouldn’t be a bad move for the Devils.

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Wrong-way driver charged in I-80 crash that injured N.J. State Police trooper

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10 hours ago

December 16, 2025

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Wrong-way driver charged in I-80 crash that injured N.J. State Police trooper

An alleged drunk, wrong-way driver was arrested following a crash on Interstate 80 in Warren County, officials said.

Robert Felegi was driving a pickup truck west in the eastbound lanes in Knowlton when he crashed head-on into a New Jersey State Trooper’s vehicle near milepost 1.4 around midnight Tuesday, State Police said.

The trooper had emergency lights and sirens activated while trying to alert motorists of a hazard ahead, authorities said.

The trooper suffered minor injuries, while Felegi was not hurt.

Felegi, 67, of Middleport, Pennsylvania, was charged with assault by auto and driving under the influence.

He was brought to the Warren County jail ahead of a detention hearing. An attorney for Felegi is not listed in court records.

investigation, and no additional information is available.

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NJ casino workers continue push to end smoking loophole

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22 hours ago

December 16, 2025

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NJ casino workers continue push to end smoking loophole

TRENTON, N.J. (WPVI) — New Jersey casino workers, who are pushing to permanently ban smoking in their workplaces, held a rally in Trenton on Monday.

A hearing was held to discuss a lawsuit that aims to close the smoking loophole in the Garden State.

For years, casino workers have been pursuing protections against secondhand smoke in their workplaces.

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New Jersey’s Smoke-Free Air Act largely bans indoor smoking, but casinos have a long-standing exemption.

The lawsuit filed last April by the United Auto Workers, which represents dealers at the Bally’s, Caesars and Tropicana casinos.

In August 2024, a judge ruled in favor of the casinos to allow smoking to continue.

“Casino workers are expected to clock in to work every day despite inevitably facing a toxic environment that could cause countless health issues, including cancer, heart disease, and asthma,” said Nancy Erika Smith, the lawyer representing Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) and the UAW on Monday.

“We’re asking the court to find the exemption in New Jersey’s Smoke-Free Air Act unconstitutional and void it immediately. We hope this case will serve as a precedent for casinos across the country to close their smoking loopholes and stop poisoning their workers,” added Smith.

The casinos have warned that thousands of jobs and millions in gambling revenue and taxes could be lost if smoking was banned.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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11-Vehicle Crash Closes Turnpike, College Student Abducted: NJ Weekend

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1 day ago

December 15, 2025

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11-Vehicle Crash Closes Turnpike, College Student Abducted: NJ Weekend

A teenager was shot to death in Jersey City, a woman was killed in a fiery crash with a dump truck in Ocean County, and a man is in critical condition after an SUV hit him in a Princeton crosswalk.

Here are the headlines from the weekend in New Jersey you may have missed.

Teen Shot Dead In Jersey City Apartment, Prosecutor Says

A 16-year-old boy was found shot to death in Jersey City on Friday night, prosecutors said.

Woman Killed In Fiery Head-On Dump Truck Crash In Ocean County

A woman was killed Friday when her van hit a dump truck head-on in Jackson and burst into flames, Jackson police said.

Evelin Villanueva-Detejeda, 43, of Perth Amboy, was killed in the crash that happened about 2 p.m. on Toms River Road (Route 571) near Osprey Place, Sgt. Edward Travisano said.

Six people sustained minor injuries in the collision late Friday afternoon, according to State Police Tpr. Christopher Postorino.

Read more: 11-Vehicle Crash, Overturned Truck Shut Down Turnpike In South Jersey: Police

NJ College Student Abducted From Campus, Sexually Assaulted By Armed Man, Police Say

A Union County man is facing a slew of charges after kidnapping a woman, according to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

Akram Elsayed, 28, of Roselle, has been arrested after an investigation found that he’d kidnapped a woman and handcuffed her to the door of a car, police said.

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