Nathan Bastian (© John Jones-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/38758317-0885-400f-973c-8771351af716.jpeg] Nathan Bastian (© John Jones-Imagn Images) The New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils] have several players who can become free agents this off-season. Forward Nathan Bastian is one of them, as the 27-year-old forward is a pending unrestricted free agent. While Bastian has the potential to hit the market this summer, he made it clear that this is not his preference. While speaking to reporters [https://www.nhl.com/devils/video/nate-bastian-exit-interviews-6372168941112], the 6-foot-4 forward said that his hope is to remain with the Devils [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqLQgKIidDQklTRndnTWFoTUtFWFJvWldodlkydGxlVzVsZDNNdVkyOXRLQUFQAQ/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwpeDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA:en]. "Everything. It's crazy how quick a place can feel like home," Bastian said. "Since the time of being drafted, I think I'm the longest Devil still standing. Being here means a lot to me, obviously. Where we live, the city, the rink, all the staff, and you guys. It's something I want to be a part of." Hearing that Bastian is hopeful to stay put with the Devils is understandable. The 2016 second-round pick has played 264 out of his 276 career games with the Devils and has been a nice part of their bottom six. However, the Devils will now need to decide if Bastian is a player they want to keep around. They are entering this off-season with limited cap space, and have other notable pending unrestricted free agents like Jake Allen and Brian Dumoulin to make decisions with. In addition, defenseman Luke Hughes' entry-level deal has expired, and the pending restricted free agent is due for a significant raise from his current $925,000 cap hit. Thus, re-signing Bastian could be tricky. Bastian appeared in 59 games this season with the Devils, where he had four goals, 10 points, 138 hits, and a minus-4 rating. It will be interesting to see if the Devils end up re-signing him from here. Recent Devils News Devils Key Defender Expected To Miss Beginning Of Next Season [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/41edd80c-1599-4d0c-9740-79805e98f017.jpeg] Devils Key Defender Expected To Miss Beginning Of Next Season <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils">New Jersey Devils </a>defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic was one of multiple players who suffered injuries during the club's first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes. Now, an update on Kovacevic has been provided, and it is undoubtedly unfortunate news. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/latest-news/key-devils-defender-expected-to-miss-beginning-of-next-season] Devils Defender Played Through Injury During Playoffs [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/05d4da67-7b0c-4a3e-b4a9-d9c31d5f222f.jpeg] Devils Defender Played Through Injury During Playoffs The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils">New Jersey Devils</a> dealt with serious injury trouble during the post-season. They notably lost key defensemen Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon, and Johnathan Kovacevic to injury during their first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes. Superstar forward Jack Hughes was also sidelined throughout the playoffs after suffering a season-ending injury in early March. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/latest-news/devils-defender-played-through-injury-during-playoffs] Devils Have Big Decision To Make With Jake Allen [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/6dd4aefd-a8d3-4064-bc97-bc5a1ade909a.jpeg] Devils Have Big Decision To Make With Jake Allen The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils">New Jersey Devils</a>' season is over, and now they have an important off-season ahead. After losing to the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round, the <a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqLQgKIidDQklTRndnTWFoTUtFWFJvWldodlkydGxlVzVsZDNNdVkyOXRLQUFQAQ/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwpeDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA:en">Devils</a> should be in for a busy summer. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/latest-news/devils-have-big-decision-to-make-with-jake-allen] Devils Should Make Big Move With Defenseman [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/8965c86c-2a04-4682-bf98-b650e6e8e213.jpeg] Devils Should Make Big Move With Defenseman The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils">New Jersey Devils</a>' season has officially come to an end. The <a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwpeDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen">Devils</a> lost their Game 5 matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes in double overtime by a 5-4 final score, and now a big off-season awaits for New Jersey. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/latest-news/devils-should-make-big-move-with-defenseman]
