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Three keys to Seamus Casey making the Devils’ opening night lineup

Seamus Casey is entering an interesting season for the New Jersey Devils. It's the final year of his entry-level contract, and while he may not be due for a payday quite yet, he is due for a real shot at the big leagues.

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Thoughts On the First Two Days of Training Camp

Good morning, Devils fans. Happy Saturday: the Preseason starts tomorrow. On Thursday, veterans of the New Jersey Devils reported to training camp. Over

Brett Pesce News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Brett Pesce

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.

Stefan Noesen News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 18

The New Jersey Devils may have no choice but to put Stefan Noesen on waivers

It’s been just two days of New Jersey Devils camp, but we’ve already learned a lot. The team’s logjam was apparent coming into camp. After trading for Luke Glendening, the Devils had 15 NHL-level forwards with 13 spots.

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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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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

3 Takeaways From Day 1 of Devils Training Camp

On Thursday, Sept. 17, the New Jersey Devils opened up training camp for the 2026-27 season. The players separated into two groups and took to the ice.

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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 17

Devils’ Bjugstad & Kovacevic Injury Updates

The New Jersey Devils began on-ice training sessions today (Sept. 17), but a few faces were missing from practice this morning. The club announced that forward Nick Bjugstad will miss camp, while defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic will be a limited participant while recovering from surgery.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 17

Devils veteran forward Nick Bjugstad out four to six months

The New Jersey Devils announced that veteran forward Nick Bjugstad underwent successful surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle that was suffered earlier this month during offseason training.

Devils hire Bryan McCabe, Jessica Campbell to staff

Devils sign Luke Evangelista to five-year contract

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New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Devils’ Bjugstad out 4-6 months; Kovacevic to be limited participant in camp

The New Jersey Devils have announced a pair of injury updates with on-ice training camp action kicking off on Thursday. Forward Nick Bjugstad is out 4-6 months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle last week.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 17

New Jersey Devils announce long-term injury at training camp

The New Jersey Devils are going through the first day of training camp on Thursday, and there’s a ton of news coming out. We got our first glimpse of the lines, with some interesting headlines coming from them.

Sheldon Keefe News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 17

New Jersey Devils' surprising decision show that Sunny Mehta and Sheldon Keefe are on the same page

The New Jersey Devils season is officially underway as training camp Day 1 has commenced. As with every training camp, the one thing we’re most interested in is first-day lines.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 17

In Terms of the New Jersey Devils Roster, Training Camp is Mostly a Formality This Year

The New Jersey Devils 2026-27 roster is mostly set. Yes, players have just started to report and media day just came around yesterday, but let’s face facts.

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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.

Jack Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / September 17

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Jack Hughes

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.

NHL News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 17

The NHL is critical of the Seattle Kraken after hiring a New Jersey Devils castoff

There has been a lot of change around the New Jersey Devils this offseason. The biggest change, of course, came at the top. Tom Fitzgerald is out, and Sunny Mehta is now running the show after coming over from the Florida Panthers organization.

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Jesper Bratt News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 16

The New Jersey Devils give a leadership role to Jesper Bratt

The New Jersey Devils named Nico Hischier captain before he made his season debut in 2021. They had just traded Andy Greene, and he immediately became the youngest captain in the NHL and the second-youngest captain in Devils franchise history. And yet, despite his age, nobody questioned the decision.

Jesper Bratt News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

Devils’ Jesper Bratt Named Alternate Captain

On Wednesday (Sept. 16), the New Jersey Devils officially kicked off training camp. While on-ice sessions won’t begin until Thursday, the club’s first

Luke Evangelista News / Field Level Media / September 16

Devils sign F Luke Evangelista to 5-year, $36.25M deal

The New Jersey Devils signed newly acquired forward Luke Evangelista to a five-year, $36.25 million extension. The deal announced Tuesday night begins with the 2027-28 season and carries a $7.25 million average annual value.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

Devils Add Jessica Campbell and Bryan McCabe to Player Development Staff

The New Jersey Devils are continuing to reshape their hockey operations department under general manager Sunny Mehta, adding two experienced professionals to their player development staff.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 16

New Jersey Devils hire trailblazing coach to take on a leading development role

The New Jersey Devils just continue to make huge moves in the first offseason of GM Sunny Mehta. After trading for and signing Luke Evangelista to an eight-year deal , the Devils announced two front-office hires.

Bryan McCabe News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Devils hire Bryan McCabe, Jessica Campbell to staff

A couple of familiar names are moving to the Garden State. On Wednesday, New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta announced that the team has hired Bryan McCabe to be assistant general manager of the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Utica Comets, and Jessica Campbell as manager of player development.

Luke Evangelista News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Devils Sign Luke Evangelista To Five-Year Extension

The New Jersey Devils didn’t take long to extend their newly acquired forward. A few weeks after acquiring him from the Nashville Predators, the Devils announced last night that they signed forward Luke Evangelista to a five-year, $36.25MM extension.

Anton Silayev News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 16

Anton Silayev could create a good problem for Devils blue line

The New Jersey Devils could have a good problem on the blue line this season. The club has a solid blueline corps seemingly in place. But if Anton Silaev can elbow his way into the lineup, it might just create the type of complication GMs and coaches love to have.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 16

Devils in the Details – 9/16/26: A Deal for Luke Edition

Here are your links for today: A five-year extension for Luke Evangelista: The Hockey Guy previews the season for the Devils: Hockey will be here soon: “The Devils will play their first of four preseason games, starting Sunday, Sept.

Luke Evangelista News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16

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.

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.

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.