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Expect Fitzgerald to Wind Up With Predators, Hint Insiders

Tom Fitzgerald is no longer the GM of the New Jersey Devils. Both sides decided to part ways and go in different directions. That has immediately raised questions about the timing of the split, with many insiders wondering whether it is related to the vacancy in Nashville.

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Devils, GM Tom Fitzgerald to part ways

The New Jersey Devils announced they will part ways with president of hockey operations and general manager Tom Fitzgerald in a mutual decision Monday.

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New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / April 6

New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald departs from organization

The New Jersey Devils have announced that general manager and president of hockey operations Tom Fitzgerald has departed from the organization. “Tom and I had a thoughtful conversation today and agreed it was time to move in a new direction,” Devils managing partner Dan Blitzer said in a statement released by the team.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Tom Fitzgerald News / NHL Trade Talk / April 6

New Jersey Devils Fire Tom Fitzgerald As General Manager

The New Jersey Devils, led by Managing Partner David Blitzer, announced on Monday that Tom Fitzgerald will depart the organization. He has been relieved of his duties as the team’s general manager.

Tom Fitzgerald News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6

Devils make significant front-office move, fire GM Tom Fitzgerald

The New Jersey Devils announced that they’ve parted ways with the president of hockey operations and general manager, Tom Fitzgerald. He joins Brad Treliving, formerly with the Toronto Maple Leafs, as the second general manager fired in the last week.

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NHL News / The Sick Podcast / April 6

Habs 8-Game Winning Streak Ends After Devils Shut Them Out

The Montreal Canadiens were shut out 3-0 on Sunday night by the New Jersey Devils, which put an end to the team’s 8-game winning streak. It was a night where the Habs just didn’t have their legs and struggled to get anything going in front of goaltender Jacob Fowler.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / April 6

How Much Should Arseny Gritsyuk’s Injury Affect His Next Contract?

Arseny Gritsyuk has played his last game for the New Jersey Devils this season. It’s a shame, but that’s just how it is after the club announced that he will be undergoing season-ending surgery after suffering an injury against the Dallas Stars on March 24.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 6

3 Takeaways From Devils’ Huge 3-0 Shutout Win Over Canadiens

On Sunday, April 5, the New Jersey Devils traveled north to Canada to take on the Montréal Canadiens. The two teams just faced each other at the Prudential Center the night before, but they were back again at the Bell Centre to close out the season series.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / April 6

Devils in the Details – 4/6/26: First Pitch Edition

Here are your links for today: The Devils rallied from a 3-0 hole in Saturday’s game against the Habs but came up short in the shootout. The Canadiens won, 4-3.

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

Devils Blank The Habs in Montreal

Well, that was unexpected. One of, if not the most thorough game this team has played all season, making it an 11 game win streak in Montreal. Sometimes things can’t really be explained and you just have a team’s number.

Jacob Markstrom News / Field Level Media / April 5

Jakob Markstrom blanks Canadiens, keeps Devils' playoff hopes alive

New Jersey goaltender Jacob Markstrom posted his first shutout of the season as the visiting Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 on Sunday to snap the hosts' eight-game winning streak.

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NHL News / The Sick Podcast / April 5

The Habs Return Home To Take On Devils Again Tonight

The Montreal Canadiens (45-21-10) are finally back at the Bell Centre tonight after a 5-game road trip to take on the New Jersey Devils (39-34-3) in the 2nd half of their weekend home-and-home series.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / April 5

Could the Devils make a management shakeup?

There is no question that the New Jersey Devils are at or near the very top of any list of the most disappointing teams in the NHL this season. Knocked out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year with a slew of injuries, this season was supposed to be return to contention for the Devils.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 5

Devils Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Gritsyuk’s Season Ends, 'PB&J' Shines, and More

The New Jersey Devils are shaping up to be a solid team towards the end of the 2025-26 season. After putting up a 6-3-1 record in their last 10 games, they’ve finally found their groove, operating at another level since the Olympic break concluded.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 4

Habs outlast Devils in shootout to earn eighth straight victory

Oliver Kapanen scored in the fifth round of the shootout to extend the Montreal Canadiens' win streak to eight games after Saturday's 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 4

Devils Recall Brian Halonen And Marc McLaughlin

The Devils have made a pair of roster moves heading into the first half of a back-to-back set against Montreal that begins tonight. The team announced that they’ve recalled winger Brian Halonen and center Marc McLaughlin from AHL Utica.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 3

New Jersey Devils Demolish Washington Capitals in Lopsided Victory

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals 7-3 on Thursday night at the Prudential Center. The Devils jumped out to an early lead, but faltered, allowing Washington back into the contest.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2

Devils’ Arseny Gritsyuk Done For Season

According to a team announcement, New Jersey Devils forward Arseny Gritsyuk will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season due to surgery. The Devils didn’t specify the type of surgery Gritsyuk underwent, but it’s believed it’s related to a recent upper-body injury.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / April 2

Devils' Arseny Gritsyuk to Miss Remainder of Season

Arseny Gritsyuk of the New Jersey Devils is officially out for the rest of the season, following an announcement from head coach Sheldon Keefe that the right winger will require surgery due to an upper-body injury.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 2

Devils shut down 31-point rookie with upper-body injury

It has been a difficult season for the New Jersey Devils this year, as they sit in seventh in the Metropolitan Division. The Devils have had some resilient wins as of late, but it may be too little too late for the team.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

Devils’ Gritsyuk out for remainder of 2025-26 season due to injury

When speaking to the media on Thursday, New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe revealed that forward Arseny Gritsyuk is set to undergo surgery and will be out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

Watch: Rangers' Igor Shesterkin, Devils' Jacob Markstrom throw punches during goalie fight

The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils got together at Madison Square Garden for the final iteration of the Hudson River Rivalry this season, and goalies Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom squared off for a goalie fight in front of a raucous crowd.

Sheldon Keefe News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 29

Sheldon Keefe credits Devils’ resiliency after Blackhawks win

The New Jersey Devils are on the outside looking in at the Eastern Conference playoff race. New Jersey needs all the points it can get if it wants to challenge for a postseason spot.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 27

Knies to New Jersey, Nemec to Toronto Makes Perfect Sense

James Nichols’ chatter about Matthew Knies as a fit for the New Jersey Devils is the sort of rumour that actually holds up under simple hockey logic. Both clubs underwhelmed this season, and both need tangible answers.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / March 21

Devils' Jack Hughes Honors Gaudreau Family With Charity Donation

Everyone knows that Jack Hughes has been Team USA's golden boy since he scored the overtime winner to bring the gold medal back to Hockey USA. But his latest gesture earlier this week just proved to the hockey world that the golden boy also has a golden heart.