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3 Positives for the Devils Amid Losing Streak

The New Jersey Devils might have begun the season on a high note, but the cracks are starting to show. At the start of December, they are tied for third place in the Metropolitan Division, with a 16-11-1 record and a four-game losing skid.

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Devils Showing Trade Interest in Predators Forward

The New Jersey Devils have been on the struggle bus lately as they've lost four games in a row while being shutout in back-to-back contests and outscored 16-6 over that span.

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

Devils Lose 4th in a Row

Welp. Not much to highlight here, as the Devils drop their fourth straight and second consecutive 3-0 shutout at the hands of our old pal Akira Schmid and the Vegas Golden Knights.

Angus Crookshank News / Breakaway on SI / December 5

Angus Crookshank in Devils' Lineup Following AHL Call Up

The New Jersey Devils have recalled forward Angus Crookshank, with him promptly joining the team at morning skate on Dec. 5 and then being immediately thrust into the upcoming New Jersey lineup.

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Dylan Wendt News / Inside The Rink / December 5

AHL: Utica Comets Call Up Dylan Wendt

The Utica Comets have announced that they’ve recalled forward Dylan Wendt from the Adirondack Thunder. Wendt, 24, has four goals and nine assists for 13 points in 16 games this season with Adirondack, including seven points in his first five games to begin the season.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / December 5

Opinion: Jack Hughes Injury Shows Underlying Flaws in Devils Team Build

It’s honestly amazing to see how a team collectively falls apart when one player is injured. It’s what happens to the New Jersey Devils when Jack Hughes gets hurt.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 5

Devils Quietly Exploring Major Trade Option Out of Nashville

Rumors are heating up around New Jersey, and a new report suggests the Devils may be eyeing a significant offensive upgrade. According to James Nichols of NJ Hockey Now, the team’s scoring struggles have pushed general manager Tom Fitzgerald to explore the trade market — and one name generating internal discussion is Steven Stamkos.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 5

Devils reportedly discussed Steven Stamkos pursuit

This morning, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported that “the New Jersey Devils have discussed [Steven Stamkos’] name internally, among many other trade

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / December 5

Devils News & Rumors: Quinn & Jack Hughes, Yegorov Shines at MSG

The New Jersey Devils need to change the narrative quick as they’ve played sub-.500 hockey for over a month now. They desperately need Jack Hughes back.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / December 2

New Jersey Devils Drop Second Home Game in Heated Matchup against Blue Jackets

The New Jersey Devils lost 5-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night at the Prudential Center. The Devils played well, but the nasty takedown and subsequent injury to Brenden Dillon, skating in his 1,000th NHL game, quickly became the story.

Brenden Dillon News / Athlon Sports / December 2

Devils Coach Had Strong Words on Brenden Dillon's Fight

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon left Monday night’s game early after a violent exchange with Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov.

Jonas Siegenthaler News / Daily Faceoff / December 1

Devils’ Jonas Siegenthaler ejected against Blue Jackets

A rare type of ejection has come after some fisticuffs. During a game between the New Jersey Devils and Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night, Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler was ejected for not having his fight strap fastened on his jersey.

Brenden Dillon News / Breakaway on SI / December 1

Devils' Brenden Dillon Reflects on Upcoming Emotional Milestone

New Jersey Devils' defenseman Brenden Dillon is going from a childhood hockey player who just wanted to "play in one NHL game," to hitting his 1000th against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 30

Devils HC Sheldon Keefe provides update on defenseman Brett Pesce

Saturday night, Ryan Novozinsky of nj.com asked Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe for an update on defenseman Brett Pesce.

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Jake Allen News / Field Level Media / November 28

Jake Allen records 42-save shutout as Devils blank Sabres

Jake Allen made 42 saves for the shutout and Arseny Gritsyuk had two goals in the New Jersey Devils' 5-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. The Devils are on a three-game winning streak and have the most points (33) of any team in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 27

Top and bottom Eastern Conference teams battle as Devils face Sabres

One of the NHL's best home teams will try to take that success on the road when the New Jersey Devils visit the Buffalo Sabres on Friday.

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Evgenii Dadonov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

Devils' Evgenii Dadonov to miss time with injury

It has been a tough season for Devils winger Evgenii Dadonov. He missed 17 games due to a hand injury sustained in his debut with the team last month.

Nico Hischier News / Field Level Media / November 26

Nico Hischier contributes to all 3 goals in Devils' OT win over Blues

Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists to lead the New Jersey Devils past the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in overtime Wednesday night in Newark, N.J. Hischier set up Simon Nemec for the winning goal 2:58 into overtime as the Devils extended their home-ice point streak to 10 games at 9-0-1.

Evgenii Dadonov News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

Devils’ Evgenii Dadonov out 'for a period of time' with injury

The New Jersey Devils should expect to be without Evgenii Dadonov in the lineup, as head coach Sheldon Keefe announced on Wednesday that the winger won’t be available “for a period of time” due to an undisclosed injury.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 25

Insider Links Devils’ Metropolitan Division Rival to Quinn Hughes

Changes are coming to the Vancouver Canucks, and after Monday night’s report from Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman that they’re listening to all veteran players aside from Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek, those changes could be coming sooner than later.