New Jersey
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.
New Jersey
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New Jersey
San Diego Wave FC Unveils “Balboa Park Kit”: New Community Jersey for 2026 Season – San Diego Wave Fútbol Club
Wave FC introduce all-new community kit inspired by San Diego’s Historic Balboa Park
Since 1868, Balboa Park has served as the city’s creative commons. Spanning 1,200 acres, the park is home to world-class museums, performing arts institutions, community gathering spaces, and everyday moments that define life in San Diego, from pickup soccer games to family picnics and cultural celebrations. Larger than New York’s Central Park and Chicago’s Millennium Park combined, Balboa Park represents the depth, diversity, and creative energy of the region.
Designed in collaboration with Nike, the bespoke kit draws the park’s historic architecture and vibrant tilework. The sleeve cuffs and collar feature the vibrant colors of pink, orange and blue, and patterns from Balboa Park’s tilework, translating architectural detail into wearable design.
Kaiser Permanente, who continues to serve as the official team physicians of Wave FC, is proudly featured on the front of the Balboa Park Kit for the fifth consecutive season. Additionally, San Diego based global leader in glucose management, Dexcom, the Club’s official glucose biosensing partner, is returning for the third year and will be featured on the right sleeve. The Club’s pride mark, a compass symbolizing direction, unity and purpose, is displayed on the lower left corner of the new jersey.
To celebrate the launch, San Diego Wave FC will host its 2026 Jersey Launch Event, presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey, tonight, February 26, at Plaza de Panama in Balboa Park, from 4-8 p.m. PT. The free, public event, will feature live entertainment, exclusive access to the Balboa Kit, giveaways, a Fifth Season museum experience, and community activations spotlighting leaders and organizations from across Balboa Park cultural community.
As part of the event, a portion of proceeds from the Balboa Park Kit will be donated to Forever Balboa Park, supporting the preservation, accessibility, and future of the park for generations to come. Fans can donate directly to Forever Balboa Park here. The San Diego Museum of Art will provide a complimentary gift to all Season Ticket Members at gift pickup for fans to use throughout the museum’s Centennial Celebration. Wave FC players will be in attendance throughout the evening, connecting the fans and celebrating the launch alongside the community.
Fans who purchase a Balboa Park Kit at the event or online on the day of launch will receive an exclusive Fifth Anniversary patch, commemorating the Club’s fifth season.
The Balboa Park Kit joins the Altamar Kit as part of San Diego’s full 2026 jersey collection and is now available here. Fans can select “pick up at event” for an expedited entry line at the Balboa Park event.
New Jersey
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THE SCOOP
After a loss on Wednesday to Buffalo, the Devils remain 11 points behind Boston and the Islanders for the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.
New Jersey has now lost four games in a row after having won six out of nine games prior to that.
They are 12 points back of the Pittsburgh Penguins who sit in second place in the Metro Division.
The Pens were red hot going into the break, having picked up points in 11 of 12 games (8-1-3) but now head into this next stretch of four to six weeks without their captain and best player, Sidney Crosby, who got injured in the Olympics.
Crosby leads the team with 27 goals and 59 points with Evgeni Malkin second in points at 44. Anthony Mantha is second on the team in goals with 20.
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