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Preliminary Extension Talks with Hischier, and Columbus Looking to Move in the First Round?

Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: 27-year-old New Jersey Devils forward Nico Hischier has a year left on his contract at a $7.25 million cap hit. Devils manager Sunny Mehta held preliminary talks with agent Allain Roy about two weeks ago.

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Could the New Jersey Devils Trade their First Round Pick for More Immediate Help?

A few weeks ago, Chris wrote that the New Jersey Devils should hang on to this year’s first round selection. The team has a new general manager, some new staff, and hopefully that would mean a player taken in the first half of round one should be able to make an NHL impact.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / May 26

How will Sunny Mehta approach his first offseason with the Devils?

The New Jersey Devils are in a new era of the franchise. Gone is Tom Fitzgerald, who ran the team since 2019-20, and in is Sunny Mehta to take the Devils in a new direction.

Dennis Cholowski News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Dennis Cholowski

The 2025-26 season did not go as planned for the New Jersey Devils. Instead of heading to the postseason for the second year in a row, the team faced numerous injuries and inconsistencies, resulting in a seventh-place finish in the Metropolitan Division.

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Nico Hischier News / NHL Trade Talk / May 26

Nico Hischier’s Situation with the Devils Drawing League-Wide Attention

Nico Hischier’s future with the New Jersey Devils sounds less than certain as he enters the final year of his contract. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic is reporting that preliminary discussions between his agent, Allain Roy, and new GM Sunny Mehta have begun, and while they’ve been described as positive, nothing is set in stone.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Nico Hischier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 26

Update On Nico Hischier, Future With Devils

New Jersey and its captain’s camp have initiated a conversation. That conversation, as understood by Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, is so far in the right direction regarding the extension of the Devils’ former No.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 25

Bruins and Devils Linked in Potential Blue Line Blockbuster Trade

The Boston Bruins are exploring significant changes on their blue line this offseason, and New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec has emerged as a prime target, according to multiple reports.

Manny Malhotra News / All About The Jersey / May 25

Caleb Malhotra: 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: A High IQ, Big-Game Player

Happy Memorial Day, I hope the holiday weekend has been fun despite the terrible weather here in New Jersey. As we enter the unofficial start to summer, we continue our series on top 2026 NHL draft prospects with a look at Caleb Malhotra.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / May 25

Devils in the Details – 5/25/26: Elephants in the Room Edition

Here are your links for today: An illuminating conversation with Brenden Dillon: “There have been conflicting reports about Simon Nemec and whether he requested a trade from the New Jersey Devils.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 23

Offseason Checklist: New Jersey Devils

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at New Jersey.

NHL News / All About The Jersey / May 23

Egor Barabanov: 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: An Overage Offensive Center Who Amplifies Teammate Scoring

We have all heard the arguments that the Devils should trade their top pick this year. If the Devils are in a win-now position, why would they want to take their picks and wait years for them to develop?

Sheldon Keefe News / The Lead / May 22

Devils Head Coach Sheldon Keefe Is On the Hot Seat

Sheldon Keefe will officially return as Head Coach of the New Jersey Devils heading into the 2026-27 season, as confirmed by insider Elliotte Friedman on Tuesday.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / May 22

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder and New Jersey Devils Extend Affiliation Agreement for 2026-27 Season

The Adirondack Thunder and New Jersey Devils have announced that they’ve extended their affiliation agreement for the 2026-27 season. This comes after as the two sides agreed to the mutual option for the third year of a three-year deal between the two sides.

Luke Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Luke Hughes

The New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 season was a whirlwind of unpredictability, featuring no shortage of injuries, instability, and scoring slumps. Despite making a decent push at the very end of the season, they were unable to secure a postseason spot.

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Simon Nemec News / NHL Rumors / May 21

Did Simon Nemec Request a Trade or Not?

Simon Cop: From a Slovak report – A source for Demmikn.sk reported that the New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec requested a trade. It was also noted that the Devils GM Sunny Mehta hasn’t spoken with Nemec, nor sent him a contract extension offer.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21

Rumoured Šimon Nemec Trade Request Could Spark NHL Bidding War

The New Jersey Devils may suddenly find themselves at the center of one of the NHL’s biggest offseason storylines. According to reports circulating online and through Slovak media, young defenseman Šimon Nemec has reportedly requested a trade after frustrations regarding his role and future with the organization.

Sheldon Keefe News / Daily Faceoff / May 20

Can Sheldon Keefe get the Devils over the hump?

After a disappointing 2025-26 season, some wondered what changes New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta might make to help turn the team’s fortunes around.

Sheldon Keefe News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Devils confirm Sheldon Keefe returning for 2026-27 season

The New Jersey Devils will be keeping Shelden Keefe as their head coach for the 2026-27 season, according to multiple insiders. Recently hired general manager Sunny Mehta had been evaluating the head coach position since his hiring, and determined to bring back Keefe for next season.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19

Devils’ Jack Hughes finally has new teeth after heroic Olympic performance

History was made by Team USA during the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics, as the men’s ice hockey team earned their first gold medal victory since the famous “Miracle On Ice” squad in 1980, which was best known for their stunning upset of the powerful Soviet Red Army team before eventually defeating Finland for the gold.

Jake Allen News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Jake Allen

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 17

2 early Devils trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The New Jersey Devils were one of the great mystery teams in the NHL this season. They had a roster that included Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier as the centers on the top two lines, and they are both game-changing players.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11

Devils add 2-time Stanley Cup champion to Sunny Mehta-led front office

The New Jersey Devils filled a major hole in their organization earlier this offseason when they announced that former Florida Panthers assistant general manager Sunny Mehta, who was a key part in Florida’s back-to-back Stanley Cup wins, had been hired as their new general manager.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / May 11

Draft Pick Trade Talk Should Pick Up, and Trade Targets for the New Jersey Devils

NHL Media: Elliotte Friedman said that now that teams have a better idea of draft slots, trade talk could start to pick up. Teams will have their own draft tiers, and now know which teams will be drafting in those slots.

Nico Hischier News / The Lead / May 8

Is Devils Captain Nico Hischier on His Way Out?

New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier may be ending his tenure in Newark. The Devils draft Hischier first overall in 2017 and named him a captain in 2021.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 11

Red Wings have big decisions to make as playoff drought extends

Red Wings have big decisions to make as playoff drought reaches 10 years

With their 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, the Red Wings were officially eliminated from playoff contention for the 2025-26 season, meaning their playoff drought is now at 10 consecutive seasons, which now sits as the longest active playoff drought in the NHL.

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