New Jersey Devils: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The excuses for the lack of a Quinn Hughes extension are drying up

This offseason has been one of the rumor mill, as it often is, but this feels like one of the worst rumors-to-trade scenarios in history. What we’ll remember

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Could Stefan Noesen Bounce Back and Boost the New Jersey Devils Depth Offense in 2026-27?

To say that 2025-26 was disappointing for New Jersey Devils winger Stefan Noesen might be an understatement. Returning to the Devils after spending five seasons with other teams, Noesen was brough back in prior to 2024-25 to boost the Devils depth.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 27

The most intriguing theme nights for the Devils' 2026-27 season

On Monday, August 24th, the New Jersey Devils revealed the 10 designated Theme Nights and Giveaway schedule for 2026-27. Among them were some typical events

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 27

Former New Jersey Devils prospect is tearing up the KHL already

The New Jersey Devils saw a bunch of fringe NHL players go this offseason. We see it every offseason. Those players at the bottom of the roster who usually

Macklin Celebrini News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

David Rittich News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 27

David Rittich has essentially been forgotten in the Devils goalie trio

The New Jersey Devils did a lot this offseason that caught some eyes and got analysts talking. Signing Anthony Mantha raised some eyebrows and lifted the team’s ceiling.

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.

NHL News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 26

The Hudson River Rivalry is officially no longer relevant nationally

The New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers have always been considered the best rivalry in the NHL. It goes back decades, with the Rangers forcing the Devils to face financial issues because they charged them just to be in their media market in the early years.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 26

Breaking down the New Jersey Devils' national broadcast schedule

We're inching closer to the beginning of the 2026-27 season, folks. On Wednesday, the National Hockey League released the national broadcast schedule for all 32 teams, indicating which games would be covered by the likes of TNT and ESPN/ESPN+.

Frederik Gauthier News / Professor Press Box / August 26

Frederik Gauthier Never Became a Maple Leafs Star. But He Found a Place.

There are some hockey players you remember for reasons that have very little to do with their statistics. Frederik Gauthier is one of those players. When he was coming through the Maple Leafs organization, Gauthier always seemed to be around.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / August 25

Devils News & Rumors: Hischier & Hughes Named Top Centers, Nemec’s Tell-All Interview, & More

With the dog days of the offseason nearly over, the New Jersey Devils have slowly but surely become a force to be reckoned with. All summer long, big and small changes have pointed the club in the right direction, leaving fans anxiously awaiting the return of Devils hockey.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 25

Devils’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season

The New Jersey Devils have a new general manager at the helm heading into 2026-27. Sunny Mehta returns to the franchise after spending time as an assistant general manager with the Florida Panthers.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / August 24

Devils Unveil Theme Nights and Giveaways for 2026-27

On Monday, Aug. 24, the New Jersey Devils announced their theme nights and giveaway schedule for 2026-27. This season will feature returning fan-favorites, as well as a brand-new K-Pop Night. The countdown to Devils hockey continues, and individual tickets will be available to purchase this coming Thursday (Aug.

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 / August 24

New Jersey Devils Award Candidates for 2026-27

After an offseason filled with exciting changes, there’s no denying that the New Jersey Devils have what it takes to become recurring Stanley Cup contenders.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22

Devils Prospect Samu Salminen Weighing Professional Options

While it has looked like some NCAA seniors would be eligible to return for a fifth season, that potential option is now on hold. The proposed ‘five for five’ rule is now not being implemented for the upcoming year thanks to a stay request in The U.S.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

Dougie Hamilton News / Inside The Rink / August 17

Player Profile: Dougie Hamilton

Dougie Hamilton was born on June 17, 1993, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Hamilton played youth hockey for Mississauga MHA. Lynn and Doug Hamilton, Dougie’s parents, were both Olympic athletes.

Anthony Mantha News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 17

Red Wings nearly reunited with Anthony Mantha before Devils signing

The Detroit Red Wings drafted and developed Anthony Mantha, with the forward spending more than half a decade in the organization before being traded to the Washington Capitals in April 2021.

Fact Check: Are Tate McRae and The Kid Laroi Back Together After Their 2025 Split?

Cryptic social media activity and viral photos have pop culture fans questioning whether two major chart-toppers secretly reignited their romance. After dating for over a year, Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI officially ended their high-profile relationship in July 2025.

New Jersey Devils News / Yardbarker / August 11

Devils’ goaltending gamble could define their 2026-27 season

The New Jersey Devils spent the summer adding pieces to an offense that needed help. That part of the plan is easy to understand. What happens in net? Well, that gets a little murkier.

Bruins are taking an expensive gamble on JJ Peterka

New York Islanders are asking fans to wait one more year

Islanders unveil finalists for new third jersey, with fan vote to decide winner

Dustin Byfuglien jokes ahead of potential return for Jets alumni game

Top five available restricted free agents

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 10

Quinn Hughes Has All Of The Leverage In His Contract Negotiations

There has perhaps never been an NHL player in history with the kind of leverage that Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes holds in his current contract negotiations.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 8

Calgary Flames rebuilt the wrong half of their roster

There is plenty to like about what the Calgary Flames are building. Just do not ask who is going to score.

Kings waste no time giving Anze Kopitar the honor he deserves

Predators GM Chris MacFarland is taking an expensive shortcut

Florida Panthers may have built the NHL's most hated roster

Former NHLer announces retirement

Debating the best decade in NHL history

New Jersey Devils News / The Spun / August 8

Conflicting Rumors Emerge After Jack Hughes, Tate McRae Breakup

It appears New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes and award-winning singer Tate McRae have decided to call it quits. During the 2026 Winter Olympics, there were rumblings about Hughes and McRae seeing each other.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 7

Devils Lurking, Wild Waiting: Friedman Says Hughes Talks Stalled

Elliotte Friedman recently joined NHL Tonight to discuss the Quinn Hughes deal, or lack thereof. Friedman has been famously quoted this summer as predicting Quinn Hughes would sign a three-year deal with the Minnesota Wild for $18 million AAV.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / August 1

The Devils have many unanswered questions heading into 2026-27

The New Jersey Devils finished the 2025-26 campaign with a 42-37-3 record and 87 points, finishing seventh in the Atlantic Division and 12 points back of a Wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / July 29

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: New Jersey Devils’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.