The New Jersey Devils are riding high right now. They just traded for Connor Hellebuyck, and they are on a three-game win streak. The Devils are back in a playoff spot, though that doesn't matter in October.
While the New Jersey Devils and their fanbase seem to be fat and happy after acquiring goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets, one has to wonder what shape the three-time Vezina Trophy winner is in.
The New Jersey Devils and their front office led by new general manager Sunny Mehta made the biggest of splashes last Friday when they came somewhat out of left field to acquire three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets.
The Connor Hellebuyck trade to New Jersey wasn’t the only path the Winnipeg Jets explored. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, several teams were in on the goaltender at various points, and each deal reportedly stalled for a different reason.
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
I have to admit that I’ve been overlooking Brett Pesce this season, and it feels to me like a lot of other New Jersey Devils fans have been doing the same.
Here are your links for today: In case, somehow, you missed it: Intro presser: On the Hellebuyck acquisition: “The fit seems obvious. New Jersey has been one of the NHL’s best defensive teams this season by every metric, except for goals against.
The New Jersey Devils traded for Connor Hellebuyck . Despite the months of rumors around Quinn Hughes and Dylan Larkin, adding them to his acceptable trades list, Sunny Mehta targeted the top goaltender on the market over other superstars.
The New Jersey Devils have kicked off the 2026-27 season with a 7-4-0 record, bouncing back from an injury-ridden start. After countless roster changes within the last few months, general manager (GM) Sunny Mehta has made one thing clear: the Devils have what it takes to become a serious Stanley Cup contender.
The New Jersey Devils may not be close to done following Friday’s Connor Hellebuyck trade. As insider Elliotte Friedman discussed in the post-trade fallout, the Devils' massive blockbuster may just be the beginning of a bigger push to bolster the team.
Strong hustle to the puck carrier and another strong defensive performance gave the Devils their fifth win out of their last six games. As I mentioned in my preview, I was a little worried about this game.
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.
Arseny Gritsyuk scored for the fifth straight game to help the New Jersey Devils seal a 3-1 win against Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon in Newark, N.J.
The New Jersey Devils had questions in net with a 36-year-old Jake Allen and an unproven Nico Daws — but Friday’s blockbuster trade changed the equation.
Happy Saturday, Devils fans…I think something big happened yesterday! The Connor Hellebuyck trade has some interesting implications for the way I am presenting the end of our Top 25 Under 25 posts for this year, but I think I have a good solution, as you will see.
Arseny Gritsyuk has scored a goal in four straight games for the New Jersey Devils, but coach Sheldon Keefe believes he has even more to offer heading into Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Kings in Newark, N.J.
The New Jersey Devils have the offensive talent to compete with nearly any team in the Eastern Conference, and perhaps the NHL. Their core centers on Jack Hughes, Luke Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and, to a lesser extent, Timo Meier.
The New Jersey Devils may be less than ten games into the 2026-27 season, but they’ve already earned a fascinating reputation for inconsistency. Special teams and 5-on-5 struggles persist, but they’ve also been an offensive juggernaut at times, paving the way for a 5-4-0 record.
Dylan Larkin’s long search for a new home has quietly opened a door for the New Jersey Devils. The Detroit Red Wings center, who asked to be traded last summer after more than a decade without a playoff appearance, has expanded the list of teams he would accept a move to.
Are the New Jersey Devils looking to make a move on their blueline? Well, with defenseman Brenden Dillon not playing the last four games, he could be the odd man out, especially given how they are deploying Johnathan Kovacevic and Declan Chisholm.
The New Jersey Devils are swapping out middle-six wingers. According to a team announcement, the Devils activated Connor Brown from the injured reserve.
Eight games into 2026-27, the New Jersey Devils have shown both offensive brilliance and inconsistency, resulting in a 4-4-0 record. Though the team has
The New Jersey Devils have announced two transactions this morning, calling forward Stefan Noesen from the Utica Comets, their AHL affiliate. At the same time, the club has placed forward Connor Brown on injured reserve while dealing with an injury that dates back to Sept.