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Draft Pick Trade Talk Should Pick Up, and Trade Targets for the New Jersey Devils

NHL Media: Elliotte Friedman said that now that teams have a better idea of draft slots, trade talk could start to pick up. Teams will have their own draft tiers, and now know which teams will be drafting in those slots.

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Keep the First Rounder: After Years of Tom Fitzgerald’s Management, the Devils Need to Make More Picks, Not Fewer

With the NHL Draft Lottery coming and going with some boons to the Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks, attention among Devils fans turned to what the team should do with their first-round pick.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 9

Trade Pitch Would Form Jack Hughes-Auston Matthews Duo in New Jersey

The Auston Matthews trade speculation is one of, if not the biggest, talking points around the NHL heading into the offseason, and his lack of commitment to the Toronto Maple Leafs—even after they won the draft lottery—has only added to it.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Devils’ Swiss Players Excited for ‘Special’ World Championships in Home Country

The thrilling 2026 Olympics only further reinforced the importance of international play to the sport of hockey’s success as a whole. So while New Jersey

Anze Kopitar News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

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New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / May 8

Devils in the Details – 5/8/26: Payroll Edition

Here are your links for today: Who might the Devils be able to acquire using the No. 12 pick in this year’s draft? A look at some names to consider: [New

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

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

New Jersey Devils UFA Forwards Profile: Brian Halonen and Marc McLaughlin

We continue to look at upcoming free agents from the New Jersey Devils organization, turning from two depth defenders a week ago now to two depth forwards.

Brett Pesce News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Brett Pesce

The 2025-26 season did not go as planned for the New Jersey Devils. Instead of heading to the postseason for the second year in a row, the team faced numerous injuries and inconsistencies, resulting in a seventh-place finish in the Metropolitan Division.

Simon Nemec News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Devils Face Important Simon Nemec Decision This Offseason

In a lot of ways, New Jersey Devils‘ defenseman Simon Nemec made sizeable progress this season towards his ceiling as a #2 overall pick. His 26 points in 68 games was the best mark of his career — and at the age of just 21, he showed strides in his defensive game and overall maturity.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

4 Players the Devils Should Target With the 12th Pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

During tonight’s NHL Draft Lottery, it has officially been revealed that the New Jersey Devils will possess the 12th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft, taking place June 26th in Buffalo, New York.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2

Devils announce front office shake-up

The New Jersey Devils announced on Friday that they will not be renewing the contracts of assistant general manager Dan MacKinnon and senior adviser Chuck Fletcher as part of a front office restructuring led by newly appointed general manager Sunny Mehta.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

New Jersey Devils’ 3 Stars of April

The New Jersey Devils closed out the regular season in April, going 4-3-1 in their final eight games of 2025-26. After a season filled with injuries, obstacles, and uncertainty, the team finished seventh in the Metropolitan Division and was unable to secure a postseason slot.

Chuck Fletcher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1

Devils Won’t Retain Dan MacKinnon, Chuck Fletcher

The Devils will not renew the contracts of assistant general manager Dan MacKinnon or senior advisor Chuck Fletcher for next season, the team announced Friday.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Jack Hughes’ Impact on Devils in 2025-26 Was Staggering

Thanks to Jack Hughes‘ Golden Goal at the Olympics, his talent is no longer a secret kept within the confines of The Garden State. In the matter of seconds, American fanbases who used to boo him quickly became some of his biggest fans.

Process will be more important than results for Mehta’s Devils

The New Jersey Devils are beginning a new era with a man who’s bringing in a new outlook on what he wants from his team. The Devils hired former Florida Panthers assistant general manager Sunny Mehta to become the sixth GM in franchise history.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

What type of players does Mehta want on the Devils?

The New Jersey Devils are entering a new era. With the recent hiring of first-time general manager Sunny Mehta, the Devils are hoping to turn around a franchise that has won just one playoff series in the last 14 years.

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The 25 most toxic fictional couples of all time

Sometimes love comes with a little -- or a lot -- of dysfunction. The endings are usually happy, but in a fictional sense, they can be highly entertaining.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / April 20

NHL Rumors: Jonathan Toews, Simon Nemec, Nico Hischier and Teddy Blueger

Mike McIntyre: Winnipeg Jets forward Jonathan Toews said in his exit interviews that he hasn’t made a decision about his future. He’ll decide of the next few weeks.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / April 17

NHL Rumors: Simon Nemec, Nico Hischier and Sheldon Keefe

The New Jersey Devils have hired a new general manager in Sunny Mehta, a day after holding exit meetings following a season where they missed the playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Devils make fascinating GM hire that could be home run

The New Jersey Devils wasted no time in hiring their next general manager.

Devils Name Sunny Mehta General Manager

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Hurricanes vs. Senators series preview

What’s next for Sergei Bobrovsky?

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

Brian Halonen News / Daily Faceoff / April 13

Devils place Brian Halonen on waivers

Waivers? At this time of the season? Well, that’s where the New Jersey Devils have decided to put forward Brian Halonen, with the sole intention of sending the veteran down to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Utica Comets.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Devils Reassign Lenni Hameenaho, Place Brian Halonen On Waivers

The New Jersey Devils are sending some reinforcements to their AHL affiliate for one final postseason push. The Devils announced that they’ve reassigned Lenni Hameenaho to the AHL’s Utica Comets and have placed Brian Halonen on waivers to do the same.

Tom Fitzgerald News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12

Turning Point Trade Led to Fitzgerald’s Demise with the Devils

The New Jersey Devils have moved on from general manager Tom Fitzgerald and are actively searching for his replacement. A team that had lofty expectations, the questions about where things went off the rails will be something this new GM has to answer in order to get things back on track.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 11

Red Wings have big decisions to make as playoff drought extends

Red Wings have big decisions to make as playoff drought reaches 10 years

With their 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, the Red Wings were officially eliminated from playoff contention for the 2025-26 season, meaning their playoff drought is now at 10 consecutive seasons, which now sits as the longest active playoff drought in the NHL.

Bruins clinch spot in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Senators clinch berth in playoffs

Kraken eliminated from playoff contention

What are the Blackhawks’ plans to improve this summer?

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Jacob Markstrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10

Devils Shutting Down Jacob Markstrom For Season

The Devils will not play starting goaltender Jacob Markström in their final three games of the season, head coach Sheldon Keefe said Friday. Markström “gets the chance to go into the offseason without doing any further damage,” Keefe said, implying he’d been dealing with some lingering injuries.

Luke Hughes News / Field Level Media / April 9

Devils' Luke Hughes to undergo procedure, shut down for season

The New Jersey Devils shut down defenseman Luke Hughes on Thursday to undergo an undisclosed procedure and "get a head start on rehab for the offseason," the team announced.