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NHL training camps for the 2025-2026 season have officially begun, with players reporting on Wednesday and Thursday. There are plenty of storylines for hockey fans to keep their eyes on as the season nears.

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Devils' Jack Hughes pushes back at questions about his durability

New Jersey Devils superstar Jack Hughes pushed back when asked about offseason training done to improve his durability.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 18

Devils reveal 2 vital injuries to start training camp

The New Jersey Devils have opened training camp for the 2025-26 season. Expectations are high for the Devils, but the story of 2024-25 was injuries. The injury bug has continued this year, as the team has announced multiple ailments to open training camp.

Stefan Noesen News / Daily Faceoff / September 18

Devils’ Stefan Noesen 'expected to miss some time' with groin injury

The New Jersey Devils provided several injury updates on Thursday after their second day of training camp, the most notable being that winger Stefan Noesen is expected to miss some time due to a groin injury.

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Luke Hughes News / All About The Jersey / September 18

When do the New Jersey Devils Get Luke Hughes Signed?

On ice activity begins today at training camp for the New Jersey Devils and of course, there’s one name missing from their camp roster that was released to the public yesterday.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Michael McLeod News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 18

Hurricanes linked to Michael McLeod

The Carolina Hurricanes are expected to register a contract for center Michael McLeod after he becomes eligible to sign with an NHL club on Oct. 15, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports Thursday.

Luke Hughes News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Devils and Luke Hughes 'Grinding Away' at Contract Decision as Pressure Mounts

The New Jersey Devils are running out of time to sign restricted free agent and defenseman Luke Hughes to a contract extension before the start of the season.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Devils rumors: Luke Hughes contract talks a ‘grind’ with pressure ramping up

The Hughes brothers have been at the forefront of the NHL media cycle, with training camps set to begin this week. With Quinn Hughes’ struggles last season, some wonder whether the New Jersey Devils would ever consider uniting him with his brothers, Jack and Luke.

Shane Lachance News / All About The Jersey / September 17

Is There A Path For Shane LaChance or Lenni Hämeenaho to Make the Devils?

Training camp is upon us, and this is the time of year, theoretically, for competition. NHL jobs are on the line, players are competing against each other for those opportunities, and camp serves as a larger setting for “may the best man win the job”.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 17

Devils’ 3 Most Recent Camp Holdouts & Their Implications

77. That’s how many days it’s been since New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald called re-signing Luke Hughes his top priority, yet Hughes remains unsigned on the day he is first eligible to report to Training Camp.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Puck Drop Preview: 2025-26 New Jersey Devils

Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2025-26 season! As the regular season approaches, us here at Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year.

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

Devils in the Details – 9/17/25: Here We Go Edition

Another campaign begins! Here are your links for today: We’re ready to roll: Pierre LeBrun indicates that Luke Hughes is expected to sign a long-term deal with the Devils and questions the future of Dougie Hamilton in New Jersey: [TSN] We’re waiting!

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 15

Devils in the Details – 9/15/25: Prospect Challenging Edition

Here are your links for today: On Friday: “The Sabres were a group icing seven players who all played together last season in the American Hockey League with Rochester.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 15

Here’s What The Rest Of The League Thinks Of The Devils’ Core

Is the current core of the New Jersey Devils good enough to win a championship? That’s the biggest question we’ve been asking about this team for years now, with opinions ranging the spectrum from “Absolutely” to “No shot”.

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Michael McLeod News / Yardbarker / September 13

Why Maple Leafs should sign former Devils center Michael McLeod

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to be attentive to any opportunity that the market offers, and a potential signing that is worth analyzing is that of Michael McLeod.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

Devils’ Reasons for Positivity on National Positive Thinking Day

Discourse surrounding the New Jersey Devils is not different from all fanbases in that there will always be those who see the glass half full, while others see it half empty.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / September 12

2025-2026 NHL team preview: New Jersey Devils

It was a tale of two seasons for the New Jersey Devils of 2024-25. Before Jacob Markstrom hurt his knee during a collision with a then-Boston Bruins forward Justin Brazeau on Jan.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / September 12

Devils Captain Ready for Massive Season

The New Jersey Devils took a step forward last season. After missing the postseason during the 2023-2024 campaign, the Devils rebounded and returned to the playoffs.

Jack Hughes News / Athlon Sports / September 10

Devils' Jack Hughes Doesn't Hold Back on Possible Brothers Reunion

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes spoke candidly on Tuesday about his desire to play alongside both of his brothers, calling it an obvious goal for the Hughes family as contract timelines continue to line up.

Cody Glass News / The Hockey Writers / September 10

Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Cody Glass

Fans are impatiently waiting to see what the upcoming season has in store for the New Jersey Devils. The team is on the hunt for redemption, looking to reach new heights as they set their sights on the Stanley Cup.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 9

Jack Hughes Hints Leaving Devils to Join Brother Quinn and Canucks

New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes revealed he hopes to one day that he’ll get to play with his brother, Quinn Hughes. With rumors out there that Quinn might jump to the New Jersey Devils, Jack seemed to flip the script a little during his NHL Player Media Tour interview, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic.