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Devils Waste No Time: New Jersey Locks Up Newly‑Acquired Luke Evangelista for Five Years

The New Jersey Devils didn’t waste a second. Weeks — not months, not a season — weeks after acquiring Luke Evangelista for a conditional 2028 first‑round pick and a 2028 second‑round pick, they locked him up long‑term.

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Devils sign Luke Evangelista to five-year contract

The New Jersey Devils have locked up right winger Luke Evangelista through the 2031-32 season, the club announced late Tuesday night. With the deal, they secure the future of the 24-year-old, whom they acquired on Sept.

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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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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

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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 / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 15

New Jersey Devils stats when Jack Hughes was healthy are incredible and repeatable

We’ve told the story of Jack Hughes’ injury so many times, both during last season and during the offseason. We’ve also told you that Jack Hughes had more points than anyone not named Connor McDavid after the Olympic break.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

3 Takeaways From Devils’ 4-3 Shootout Win Over Islanders in Rookie Showcase Finale

The New Jersey Devils rounded out their Rookie Showcase on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Northwell Health Ice Center, facing off against the New York Islanders for the second time this week.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Devils News & Rumors: Casey’s Training Camp Optimism, Brodeur’s MB30 Initiative, & More

After a long summer without hockey, the New Jersey Devils are back and better than ever. Rookie camp began on Friday, easing young players into the action and allowing them to showcase their talent.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Devils Notebook: Islanders Scrimmage & Rookie Camp Practice

The ice is back in the Prudential Center, meaning hockey season is back! With the start of the hockey season, we’ll be introducing the return of the New Jersey Devils notebook.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 15

The Devils’ most important training camp battle remains obvious

The New Jersey Devils' biggest training camp battle may not leave fans feeling too inspired in a year when the organization has to bounce back after a tough 2025-26 season.

Luke Evangelista News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 14

Devils are running out of time to hand Luke Evangelista an eight-year contract

At the beginning of September, Sunny Mehta and the New Jersey Devils made a surprise trade and acquired young up-and-coming star Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators.

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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.

Anthony Mantha News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Anthony Mantha

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

Cody Glass News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Cody Glass

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

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New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 14

Jack Hughes's Sunny Mehta comments to Elliotte Friedman have gained traction, but it means nothing

The New Jersey Devils, and specifically Jack Hughes, has been the subject of rumors all offseason. Despite repeatedly speaking about his desire to represent

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 14

Evaluating Potential Contract Extensions For The Devils’ Pending Free Agents

The NHL and NHLPA are set to enter into a new collective bargaining agreement this week. One of the bigger changes in the new CBA is the reduction in maximum contract length NHL players will be allowed to sign.

Seamus Casey News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 14

Anton Silaev and Seamus Casey could be the future defensive pairing the Devils need

The New Jersey Devils lost their first officially not official game of the 2026-27 season. In a prospects game against the New York Islanders, the Devils lost 5-4 in overtime.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

3 Takeaways From Devils’ 5-4 Rookie Showcase Loss to Islanders

On Sunday, Sept. 13, the New Jersey Devils opened their Rookie Showcase at Prudential Center, facing off against the New York Islanders. Rookies had only one day of practice on Saturday ahead of their first matchup, with the second game slated for Tuesday night at Northwell Health Ice Center.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Arseny Gritsyuk

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

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 12

How Long Can the Devils be Good For?

While the NHL gears up for the coming preseason, I have found myself wondering whether the Devils might be part of one last big trade before games get underway.

Dawson Mercer News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

Devils Have Options With Dawson Mercer This Season

The New Jersey Devils answered a number of questions this offseason, following a myriad of roster upgrades. After trading Simon Nemec and Jacob Markstrom, the club received several draft picks and depth scorers in return.

Connor Brown News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Connor Brown

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

New Jersey Devils News / The Lead / September 11

What Do the New Jersey Devils Need to Address to Succeed?

The New Jersey Devils have officially entered the Sunny Mehta era, and with that come all of the changes that accompany a new GM. The Devils have consistently struggled to reach the postseason, with only four playoff appearances in the last 15 years.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / September 10

2026-27 NHL team preview: New Jersey Devils

After making the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024-25, the New Jersey Devils got off to a hot start to the 2025-26 campaign before a combination of injuries, poor goaltending and inconsistent defensive play doomed them to a finish on the outside of the playoff picture.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 9

Devils’ Jack Hughes: Brady Tkachuk ‘a much easier contract to move’ than Quinn Hughes

While many have speculated whether we’d ever see the three Hughes brothers on the same team, one of them isn’t confident it could happen…at least anytime soon.

Nico Hischier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 7

Nico Hischier Only Wanted To Remain With Devils

Approaching the final season of his seven-year, $50.75MM extension with the New Jersey Devils, few would have faulted captain Nico Hischier for assessing his options and playing out the final year without an extension in place, or even with a new club.