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The New Jersey Devils made the playoffs for the second time in three seasons, but were eliminated in the first round by the Carolina Hurricanes. It was injuries that doomed the end of the Devils’ season.

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Devils’ Gamble on Sigge Holmgren Was One Worth Taking

When Swedish offensive defenseman Sigge Holmgren heard his name called by the New Jersey Devils in the sixth round of the 2025 NHL Draft, even he was surprised.

Dougie Hamilton News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Red Wings Predicted to Trade For Devils' Dougie Hamilton

The Detroit Red Wings have seen better days as an organization. Detroit is one of the more historic franchises in the NHL, but the team hasn't qualified for the playoffs since the 2015-16 season.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15

The Devils have spent efficiently this summer

The Devils had a disappointing first-round exit in this year’s playoffs, which capped off a frustrating season marked by injuries to key players, inconsistent play, and a bottom six that underperformed.

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New Jersey Devils’ 2024-25 Report Cards: Erik Haula

The 2024-25 season ended for the New Jersey Devils after their first-round exit in the playoffs at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes. The Devils made

Patrik Elias News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Patrik Elias’ Case as a Hall of Famer

The first New Jersey Devils game I ever attended was on March 17, 2009. My three older brothers and I had begged my parents for months for tickets to a game, and we ended up at the brand-new Prudential Center for a legendary 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 14

Grading Devils’ 2025 NHL Draft class

The 2025 NHL Draft has concluded, and the New Jersey Devils had seven picks in this year’s draft. Still, the team would not call a name in the first round of the draft, and would not make a pick until the 50th selection overall.

Thomas Bordeleau News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Meet the Newest New Jersey Devil: Thomas Bordeleau

Amidst the chaos of free agency beginning on July 1, there have also been trades that have happened throughout the free agency period. On July 2, the San Jose Sharks traded Thomas Bordeleau to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Shane Bowers.

Daniel Sprong News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 13

Veteran winger receiving KHL interest

Despite putting up two straight seasons of more than 40 points, Daniel Sprong’s free agent market last summer could be described as tepid as best. Now, coming off a year that saw him spend time with three different organizations and an extended stint in the minors, it’s fair to suggest that his market is even weaker this time around.

Dougie Hamilton News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Devils Get Unfortunate Dougie Hamilton Prediction

The New Jersey Devils have been in the news across the NHL of late, mainly due to rumors around star defenseman Dougie Hamilton. There have been all sorts of speculations that New Jersey could look to trade the star defenseman away, in part due to salary issues.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 13

Who could be centerpiece of blockbuster Canucks-Devils deal?

Could Quinn Hughes and Dougie Hamilton be centerpiece of blockbuster Canucks-Devils deal?

Speculation surrounding a potential reunion of the Hughes brothers in New Jersey continues to swirl.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

Devils’ Best Contracts for 2025-26

It’s safe to say that the New Jersey Devils’ season didn’t end the way fans had anticipated, losing countless players to injury and suffering a first-round exit in the playoffs.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / July 13

Jesper Bratt has high expectations for Devils – and himself – in 2025-26

This story originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. The 2024–25 season was Jesper Bratt’s best to date.

New Jersey Devils News / House of Hockey / July 12

New Jersey Devils Analysts Call Out Popular Outlet for Snubbing Luke Hughes in New Ranking

Coming into every season, outlets around the NHL like to make rankings, and after a recent list, Devils analysts have called out one list for excluding Luke Hughes.

Mikhail Yegorov News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Getting to Know Devils’ Mikhail Yegorov

The New Jersey Devils have a very promising netminder rising through their system in the Russian Mikhail Yegorov. Take it from general manager Tom Fitzgerald himself, who recently said his name constantly came up at the trade deadline.

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Devils’ 2025-26 Roster Projections 2.0 – Post-Draft & Free Agency

With the NHL Draft and free agency madness completed, the New Jersey Devils, for the most part, seem to have their group locked down for the upcoming season.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / July 9

Multiple Teams Interested in Devils Star Defenseman

The New Jersey Devils reached the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season, but were knocked out early thanks to a laundry list of injuries. Among those key names that were banged up included star defenseman Dougie Hamilton, who may have played his last game with the Devils.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / July 9

NHL Rumors: Teams Are Calling the New Jersey Devils About Dougie Hamilton

Jimmy Murphy of RG.org: A source said the teams are calling the New Jersey Devils about defenseman Dougie Hamilton, now that his NMC has switched to a 10-team no-trade clause.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

The Boston University to Devils Pipeline Is at Its Peak

For the first time in years, there are two New Jersey Devils prospects hailing from Boston University who will likely find themselves on the main roster

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 8

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New Jersey Devils News / Full Press Hockey / July 8

Sources: No Plans in the Works for the Devils to Trade Dougie Hamilton

It is no secret that the New Jersey Devils are looking to make a trade happen this offseason. Devils President and General Manager Tom Fitzgerald is looking to upgrade his forward group as he maneuvers through the Luke Hughes extension talks.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Devils Must Lock Down Defense by Extending Luke Hughes

The New Jersey Devils have had an eventful start to free agency, and general manager Tom Fitzgerald has been incredibly forthcoming with what he wants to accomplish.

New Jersey Devils News / Full Press Hockey / July 5

New Jersey Devils Offseason Hindered By Luke Hughes Extension

The New Jersey Devils offseason has not been as intense as it was last year. Recall that the acquisition of Paul Cotter, Johnathan Kovacevic, and Jacob Markstrom, along with the signings of Brett Pesce, Stefan Noesen, and Brenden Dillon, helped Tom Fitzgerald reshape the roster to be tougher to play against.

Luke Hughes News / Total Apex Sports / July 3

Extending Luke Hughes Is the Top Priority For the New Jersey Devils

Now that free agency has opened and moves have been made, New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald has said that the club’s new top priority is extending restricted free agent Luke Hughes.

Cody Glass News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Devils re-sign Cody Glass to two-year contract

On Wednesday, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald announced that the team has signed forward Cody Glass to a two-year contract extension. The deal carries an AAV of $2.5 million through the 2026-27 season.

New Jersey Devils News / House of Hockey / July 2

New Jersey Devils Sign Veteran to Bonus-Filled Deal

The New Jersey Devils organization has officially signed a veteran forward to a bonus-filled deal for the 2025-26 NHL season. It has been an uneventful offseason so far for the New Jersey Devils, who mostly did what they had to do to remain competitive, but nothing big to bolster the team ahead of the next season.

Jake Allen News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Report: Devils re-sign Jake Allen to five-year contract

A veteran backstop is staying in the Garden State for a long time. According to multiple reports, the New Jersey Devils have re-signed goaltender Jake Allen to a five-year contract.