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The NHL’s “Intent to Blow the Whistle” Rule is a Bigger Problem than Ever for the New Jersey Devils (and the Entire League)

Tuesday night, one of, if not the worst rule in the NHL, was once again on full display. And once again, it was the expense of the New Jersey Devils. Before diving into how problematic intent to blow the whistle is and will continue to be, let’s clear out some elephants in the room.

Jonas Siegenthaler News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 8

Jonas Siegenthaler injury could push the New Jersey Devils into this prominent trade piece

The New Jersey Devils' defense is not in good shape to start the season. They have never been fully healthy. Johnny Kovacevic missed all of training camp, and Seamus Casey got hurt in the last preseason game.

Brenden Dillon News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 7

Brenden Dillon is really hurting the New Jersey Devils early in the season

The New Jersey Devils went into the season with a risky situation. They were relying on Jake Allen, who spent a good portion of his career as a high-leverage backup, and Nico Daws, whose numbers in the AHL hardly garner widespread support, as the tandem in the NHL.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

4 Takeaways From Devils’ 5-3 Loss to Mammoth

On Tuesday night, the New Jersey Devils returned to Prudential Center for their second home game of 2026-27, hosting the Utah Mammoth. The Devils were looking to bounce back after being shut out by the New York Islanders over the weekend, while the Mammoth were on the hunt for their third win of the season.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / October 7

Concerns With the Devils Through Three Games

Well, that certainly hasn’t been the start anybody wanted. Any good vibes that were still lingering from the season opening win over Philadelphia last week has long since dissipated after back-to-back losses to the Islanders and Mammoth.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / October 7

Devils in the Details – 10/7/26: Coming Up Short Edition

Here are your links for today: Not exactly a roaring start to the season. The Mammoth went 2-for-4 on the power play and took a 5-3 game over the Devils on Tuesday.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 7

Devils have a goalie problem and it’s the organization’s doing

The New Jersey Devils have a goalie problem. And, unfortunately, it’s the organization’s own doing. This summer, the Devils made the right call by moving on from Jacob Markstrom.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 6

Devils News & Rumors: Evangelista’s Early Success, Boqvist’s Season Debut, & More

The New Jersey Devils kicked off the 2026-27 season with a 1-1-0 record, following an overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Oct. 1 and a shutout loss on the road against the New York Islanders on Oct.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 6

It’s time to worry about the Devils’ power play

We’re two games into the 2026-27 season, and it’s already time to start worrying about the New Jersey Devils power play. Sure, it’s just been two games, but the numbers aren’t all that encouraging.

Connor Brown News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 6

Absence makes the Connor Brown grow fonder

The New Jersey Devils have been struggling offensively to start the season. No forward has a 5v5 goal this year, and only Jack Hughes has any goal, and that came in overtime against the Philadelphia Flyers, who haven’t won a game in their first four.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Jack Hughes News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 5

Jack Hughes' health will be a narrative, whether he likes it or not

Jack Hughes' health is going to be a storyline this season, whether he likes it or not. The New Jersey Devils forward has already dealt with injuries throughout his career, and after leaving the game the other night, the conversation around his health is only going to get louder.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 5

New Jersey Devils perimeter play needs to change for the better

Over the past few years as head coach, Sheldon Keefe has relied too much on perimeter play. On the power play, the Devils pass the puck around too much, looking for Dougie Hamilton and Luke Hughes to consistently generate offense.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 5

Devils’ NCAA prospects in favorable spots to meaningfully improve trajectories

The NCAA hockey season began this past weekend, and with it, many New Jersey Devils prospects’ seasons are finally underway. The likes of Mikhail Yegorov, Conrad Fondrk, and Ben Kevan have already played multiple competitive games, with a handful of others also getting a game under their belt.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 5

Devils Must Show They Can Bounce Back Against the Mammoth

The New Jersey Devils have already been handed a difficult test early in the 2026-27 season. After opening the season with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, New Jersey was completely shut down in its second game, suffering a 6-0 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday night.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 4

Devils Humbled in Shutout Loss to Islanders

The New Jersey Devils lost 6-0 to the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Saturday night. What started as a promising game two of the season quickly unraveled with sloppy defense, lack of finishing, and a failing power play.

NHL News / Stadium Rant / October 4

Quinn Hughes-Devils Trade Rumors 2026: What It Would Cost and Will It Happen

Every hockey fan has had the same daydream since last December: all three Hughes brothers in the same lineup, wearing red and black in New Jersey. The Quinn Hughes Devils trade rumors 2026 edition is back in the headlines, and this time there’s a real clock attached to it.

New Jersey Devils News / Yardbarker / October 3

How New Jersey Devils have improved their scoring

The New Jersey Devils are off to a good start so far in 2026-27. Almost six months after closing the previous campaign with a shutout loss at Boston, the Devils began the new season Thursday with a 3-2 home overtime win over longtime rival Philadelphia.

Devils' Jack Hughes confused by awkward joke about extensive injury history

NHL commissioner displeased by players' usage of no-trade clauses

Top 20 NHL-affiliated prospects to watch in the NCAA in 2026-27

The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Devils' Seamus Casey to miss eight to 10 weeks after knee surgery

The New Jersey Devils will be without defenseman Seamus Casey for the foreseeable future.

How New Jersey Devils have improved their scoring

The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

Jack Hughes News / Trade Talk Sports / October 2

Jack Hughes Not a Fan of Mid-Game Bubble Wrap Joke

Jack Hughes had an eventful opening night to his 2026-27 season on Thursday, and it wasn’t just because he ended the game with the overtime-winning goal before bringing out his patented stick-throwing celebration.

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / October 1

Devils score season-opening win over Flyers on Jack Hughes' OT goal

Jack Hughes scored with 1:37 left in overtime and the New Jersey Devils opened their season by coming back to edge the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday in Newark, N.J.

Jack Hughes News / Yardbarker / October 1