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New Jersey Devils have a natural linemate for Luke Evangelista

An interesting part of the hype and expectation that’s come with Luke Evangelista is where he fits into the New Jersey Devils’ lineup. Early projections show the 24-year-old lining up on the top unit with Nico Hischier and Timo Meier.

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Goals for the New Jersey Devils Goaltenders and Roster Hopefuls in 2026-27

A key point in the New Jersey Devils’ struggles during the 2025-26 season revolved around one thing: goaltending. To outside eyes, it might seem like the Devils have done nothing to resolve that issue, but Sunny Mehta’s trade of Jacob Markstrom to the Florida Panthers was a true addition by subtraction situation.

Dawson Mercer News / The Hockey Writers / September 5

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Dawson Mercer

The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, and last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid start.

Anton Silayev News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 5

Devils have a future star in Anton Silayev, but there's a catch

The New Jersey Devils will be getting their first real look at future star Anton Silayev this season. The 6’7”, 207-pound blueliner screams of an NHL bruiser.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 4

Luke Evangelista could unlock the best of Timo Meier for the New Jersey Devils

Timo Meier has not been nearly what the Devils thought they were getting when they signed him to an eight-year deal worth just under $9 million per 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 / The Hockey Writers / September 4

3 Things for the Devils to Consider Heading Into 2026-27

The offseason is nearly over, but the New Jersey Devils have shown no signs of stopping anytime soon. On Tuesday, they added Luke Evangelista to their

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 4

This Devils player is an underrated candidate for a long-term deal

NHL teams are coming down to the wire to sign the last eight-year deals for the foreseeable future. On September 16th, 2026, the new Collective Bargaining Agreement regulations on contracts will kick in, limiting the length of re-signing contracts to seven years and dictating that the most a team can offer a new player is six years.

Sheldon Keefe News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 4

Sheldon Keefe starts on the hot seat as the New Jersey Devils demand a playoff run

Sheldon Keefe's head coaching career has been up-and-down, but it's hard not to keep believing in him. After winning a Calder Cup with the Toronto Marlies in 2017-18, he was one of the best young coaches on the market, but the Toronto Maple Leafs stashed him in the minors for another year and a half before he became Mike Babcock's successor.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 3

A shortened preseason likely means the Devils will not sign a PTO

Generally speaking, late August to early September is professional tryout (PTO) season, the time of year when NHL organizations take fliers on fringe NHL players who have yet to receive contracts.

Dylan Wendt News / Inside The Rink / September 3

ECHL: Kalamazoo Brings Back Spencer Kennedy, Adds Dylan Wendt

The Kalamazoo Wings have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Spencer Kennedy and signed forward Dylan Wendt for the 2026-27 season. Kalamazoo now has nine forwards and four defensemen signed to ECHL deals for the 2026-27 season.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 3

Three Players the New Jersey Devils Should Hope Develop Further in Utica this Season

The New Jersey Devils NHL roster is looking crowded for the time being, particularly after the acquisition of Luke Evangelista earlier this week. Even

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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.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

2 New Jersey Devils Facing the Most Pressure in 2026-27

Heading into the 2026-27 season, every player on the New Jersey Devils is facing some sort of pressure. There is the pressure to be better, the pressure to get as many wins as possible, and the pressure to make the postseason.

Luke Evangelista News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Meet the Newest New Jersey Devil: Luke Evangelista

Although the New Jersey Devils already made some offseason additions, they still aren’t done just yet. On Tuesday, Sep. 1, the Devils announced they traded two 2028 NHL Draft picks to the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Luke Evangelista.

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NHL News / All About The Jersey / September 2

After Acquiring Luke Evangelista, What’s Next for the Devils?

When I saw the news last night that the Devils acquired Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators, the first thought that went through my head was “ok, he’s a solid player, nice pickup by Sunny”.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 2

Devils in the Details – 9/2/26: Trading for Luke Edition

Here are your links for today: The Devils pick up Luke Evangelista from Nashville: Nico on re-signing in New Jersey: “For me it was clear: My goal is to give something back to New Jersey.

Luke Evangelista News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 2

After the Luke Evangelista trade, the New Jersey Devils should make this move before it's too late

The New Jersey Devils made a huge move on Tuesday night that many expect will solidify their top six. They sent a first- and second-round pick to the Nashville Predators for Luke Evangelista. Last season, Evangelista had a hard negotiation with then-Predators’ GM Barry Trotz, holding out of training camp longer than Luke Hughes .

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 1

NHL News: New Jersey Devils Acquire Luke Evganelista from Nashville Predators

The New Jersey Devils, under new General Manager Sunny Mehta, continue reworking and adding depth to the roster. On Tuesday night, the Devils announced they acquired forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators.

NHL News / ESPN / September 1

Devils acquire F Evangelista, 24, from Predators

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Devils acquire 56-point scorer in Predators trade

The New Jersey Devils are gearing up for the 2026-27 season. They have a new general manager at the helm in Sunny Mehta. And with that comes some inherent change.

Luke Evangelista News / Inside The Rink / September 1

New Jersey Devils Acquire Luke Evangelista

The calendar has flipped to September, and there will be hockey in four weeks. The month has started off with a trade as the New Jersey Devils are acquiring forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 31

Oilers Trade Package for Jesper Bratt — Would You Accept?

The New Jersey Devils are stuck in a strange holding pattern. Everything they want to do — every roster decision, every cap projection, every long‑term move — is quietly orbiting one question: When does Quinn Hughes decide his future?

Mikhail Yegorov News / Daily Faceoff / August 28

Devils’ prospect Mikhail Yegorov announces website to track advanced stats for his career

A promising young netminder is taking how his game is perceived into his own hands. On Friday, New Jersey Devils prospect goaltender Mikhail Yegorov announced on his Instagram page the launch of a new website, overlaying analytics and metrics of his game, going beyond the basic stats – goals-against average, save percentage, shutouts, etc.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / August 29