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Since taking over the reigns of the New Jersey Devils’ bench to start the 2024-25 season, Sheldon Keefe has had a mixed bag of results. There are times where the team looked dominant with his coaching.

New Jersey Devils News / Yardbarker / August 11

Devils’ goaltending gamble could define their 2026-27 season

The New Jersey Devils spent the summer adding pieces to an offense that needed help. That part of the plan is easy to understand. What happens in net? Well, that gets a little murkier.

Bruins are taking an expensive gamble on JJ Peterka

New York Islanders are asking fans to wait one more year

Islanders unveil finalists for new third jersey, with fan vote to decide winner

Dustin Byfuglien jokes ahead of potential return for Jets alumni game

Top five available restricted free agents

Nico Daws News / The Hockey Writers / August 11

Nico Daws Should Be Devils’ Backup Goaltender for 2026-27 Season

On June 30, the New Jersey Devils traded goaltender Jacob Markstrom to the Florida Panthers. In exchange, the Devils received forwards Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist, and Ben Steeves.

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

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

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Jonas Siegenthaler News / The Hockey Writers / August 11

New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Jonas Siegenthaler

The New Jersey Devils‘ 2025-26 season ended suddenly, as the team missed the postseason with a 42-37-3 record. After a commanding start, the Devils collapsed upon their return from the Olympic break, missing the playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 10

Quinn Hughes Has All Of The Leverage In His Contract Negotiations

There has perhaps never been an NHL player in history with the kind of leverage that Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes holds in his current contract negotiations.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / August 10

Devils’ Prospect Nikita Shcherbakov on KHL Debut, Alexander Zharovsky, and His Development

Nikita Shcherbakov took a major step forward in 2025-26, making his debut in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) with Salavat Yulaev Ufa at just 17 years old after beginning the season with the club’s junior side, Tolpar.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / August 10

Devils in the Details – 8/10/26: Making Bets Edition

Here are your links for today: “Given Sunny Mehta’s past career as a professional poker player, it makes sense that he talks frequently and confidently about making bets.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 8

Calgary Flames rebuilt the wrong half of their roster

There is plenty to like about what the Calgary Flames are building. Just do not ask who is going to score.

Kings waste no time giving Anze Kopitar the honor he deserves

Predators GM Chris MacFarland is taking an expensive shortcut

Florida Panthers may have built the NHL's most hated roster

Former NHLer announces retirement

Debating the best decade in NHL history

New Jersey Devils News / Total Pro Sports / August 8

Tate McRae & Jack Hughes Have Reportedly Broken Up — NHL Star Spotted 'Red Flags'

Tate McRae and NHL star Jack Hughes have reportedly broken up after less than a year together. According to Page Six, the 25-year-old Devils star told friends he called it quits after spotting what he felt were “red flags” with the 23-year-old Canadian pop star.

New Jersey Devils News / The Spun / August 8

Conflicting Rumors Emerge After Jack Hughes, Tate McRae Breakup

It appears New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes and award-winning singer Tate McRae have decided to call it quits. During the 2026 Winter Olympics, there were rumblings about Hughes and McRae seeing each other.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Pavel Zacha News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Devils Should Not Count Out a Pavel Zacha Reunion

The New Jersey Devils are looking to have a major bounce-back season in 2026-27. Following a complete overhaul by general manager (GM) Sunny Mehta, the franchise has undergone major improvement by re-signing key players, switching up their goaltending situation, and adding plenty of roster depth.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 7

Devils Lurking, Wild Waiting: Friedman Says Hughes Talks Stalled

Elliotte Friedman recently joined NHL Tonight to discuss the Quinn Hughes deal, or lack thereof. Friedman has been famously quoted this summer as predicting Quinn Hughes would sign a three-year deal with the Minnesota Wild for $18 million AAV.

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New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 7

Devils’ Sunny Mehta gets real on similarities between New Jersey and Panthers

The NHL season is around the corner, and the New Jersey Devils face pressure to succeed. Devils general manager Sunny Mehta spoke about the similarities between his team and the Florida Panthers and why he feels this team is ready to compete, according to Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Lenni Hameenaho News / All About The Jersey / August 6

Where Will New Jersey Devils Winger Lenni Hameenaho Spend the 2026-27 Season?

Lenni Hameenaho had quite the season for his first campaign in North America in 2025-26. Starting the season in the AHL with the Utica Comets, Hameenaho initially got off to a slow start with no points in his first nine games.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / August 5

The Clearest Path for the Devils to Take a Leap Next Season is if Luke Hughes Makes the Leap

If there is a word that could be used to describe the season Luke Hughes had in 2025-26, it is “whelming”. I wouldn’t say it was overwhelming in that he clearly made the leap to become an upper echelon defenseman in the NHL.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / August 5

Devils in the Details – 8/5/26: Mushy Middle Edition

Here are your links for today: “Lenni Hämeenaho showed some promise last season, but he could benefit from big minutes with an improved Utica Comets team.” [Devils on the Rush] “The longer Quinn Hughes goes without an extension with the Minnesota Wild, the more it benefits the New Jersey Devils.

Luke Hughes News / Inside The Rink / August 2

Player Profile: Luke Hughes

Luke Hughes is one of three Hughes brothers currently playing in the NHL. Hughes was born on September 9, 2003, in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA on September 9th, 2003.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / August 1

The Devils have many unanswered questions heading into 2026-27

The New Jersey Devils finished the 2025-26 campaign with a 42-37-3 record and 87 points, finishing seventh in the Atlantic Division and 12 points back of a Wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / July 29

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: New Jersey Devils’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.

Topias Vilen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29

Devils Re-Sign Topias Vilen To One-Year, Two-Way Deal

The New Jersey Devils have come to terms on a new contract with defenseman Topias Vilen. He has signed a one-year, two-way deal for the 2026-27 season that will pay $850K at the NHL level and $150K at the AHL level per James Nichols of NJD Hockey Now.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Wild's Quinn Hughes Contract Update Hints at Future Reunion With Brothers

The Minnesota Wild’s effort to keep Quinn Hughes could also shape whether the star defenseman eventually joins his brothers elsewhere. Hughes became eligible to negotiate a contract extension on July 1, entering the final season of the six-year, $47.1 million contract he signed with the Vancouver Canucks in 2021 before his trade to the Wild.

Tim Sestito News / NHLFanCentral / July 26

Tim Sestito, Rome’s first NHL player, named to Rome Sports Hall of Fame

Former NHL forward Tim Sestito has reached another big milestone in his hockey career. He has been named to the Rome Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, becoming the first player from Rome to play in the NHL and earn this honor.

Sheldon Keefe News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

Devils fill out Sheldon Keefe’s coaching staff ahead of critical 2026-27 season

The New Jersey Devils finalized Sheldon Keefe’s coaching staff on Wednesday, announcing four additions to the organization as they continue preparing for a pivotal 2026-27 campaign.

Anthony Mantha News / Yardbarker / July 16

Anthony Mantha leaves Penguins to sign with division rival

As expected, the Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their leading goal scorer, as Anthony Mantha agreed to a deal with the a Metropolitan division rival.

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Nico Hischier News / NHL Trade Talk / July 9

Devils Nico Hischier Helped Rescue a Family Stranded on a Swiss River

An incredible story is surfacing on Thursday as New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier helped rescue a family of four after their inflatable boat became stranded near a dam on the Aare River in Bern, Switzerland, this week.