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On Sunday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils will kick off their 2026-27 preseason schedule, facing off against the New York Islanders at Prudential Center.

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3 Devils to Watch This Preseason

The 2026-27 NHL season is officially upon us. Teams have finished up their rookie camps, and training camp is now underway. Every team is trying to finalize its roster to make sure it has the best players come opening night.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 20

Anthony Mantha gets an intriguing opportunity alongside Jack Hughes

It is still early in training camp for the New Jersey Devils, but Anthony Mantha is already getting an interesting opportunity. The newly signed forward has been getting a look alongside Jack Hughes, and if that continues, it could be a pretty good situation for both players.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 20

New Jersey Devils cannot make this mistake with their first power-play unit

The New Jersey Devils are going into this season with a lot on the line. The core really needs a playoff run before things start to hit the fan. This team has too much talent to keep missing the playoffs. It’s Sunny Mehta’s first year, but he says the goal is to win a Stanley Cup.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 19

Last-minute move Devils must make ahead of 2026-27 season

The New Jersey Devils did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. It was a bitterly disappointing campaign for a team with undeniable talent on the roster.

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.

Seamus Casey News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 19

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.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 19

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.

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.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 18

Devils in the Details – 9/18/26: Camp Begins Edition

Camp is underway, and hockey draws near. Here are your links for today: Camp roster: Congrats to Jesper Bratt: Injury updates: Sunny Mehta and Sheldon Keefe speak: Here we go!

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.

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

The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

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The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

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.

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.