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New Jersey Devils Announce 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule

The New Jersey Devils unveiled their 2026-27 regular-season schedule on Thursday, marking the first time in league history that all 32 teams will complete an 84-game slate.

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Devils fill out Sheldon Keefe’s coaching staff ahead of critical 2026-27 season

The New Jersey Devils finalized Sheldon Keefe’s coaching staff on Wednesday, announcing four additions to the organization as they continue preparing for a pivotal 2026-27 campaign.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / July 16

Sunny Mehta is Attempting to Address the Needs of the New Jersey Devils Without Mortgaging the Future

The New Jersey Devils haven’t had the loudest summer out of all of the NHL teams, but they’ve certainly had a productive one. General Manager Sunny Mehta hasn’t been shy about making changes to a roster that underperformed last season.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15

Devils Announce New Additions To Coaching Staff

Sheldon Keefe‘s coaching staff in New Jersey is complete. General manager Sunny Mehta has rounded out the group, hiring Ted Donato and AJ MacLean as assistant coaches, Dan Stewart as goaltending coach, and Leo Luongo as Director of Goaltending, the team announced.

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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

Anthony Mantha News / Yardbarker / July 16

Anthony Mantha leaves Penguins to sign with division rival

As expected, the Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their leading goal scorer, as Anthony Mantha agreed to a deal with the a Metropolitan division rival.

Five most intriguing NHL home openers

Five NHL teams that need injury luck on their side in 2026-27

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Devils make four changes to coaching, development staff

Head coach Sheldon Keefe’s crew with the New Jersey Devils is getting an overhaul. On Wednesday, the Devils announced four new additions to their coaching and development staff.

Anthony Mantha News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Devils sign Anthony Mantha to two-year contract

One of the most notable NHL players available in unrestricted free agency is finally off the board two weeks after the July 1 opening of the free agency window.

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

The Devils Have More Flexibility, But Are They Actually Better?

Prior to the Devils hiring Sunny Mehta as general manager, I compiled a list of the pressing matters that needed to be tended to before the incoming GM could actually get to work and try to improve this hockey team.

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

Devils in the Details – 7/15/26: Meat on the Bone Edition

Here are your links for today: “New Jersey Devils GM Sunny Mehta has been extremely active in his first off-season managing the team. While the roster is cheaper, deeper, and there are plenty of bodies to fill out a 23-man squad, it still feels like there is meat on the bone as far as movement goes.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / July 14

New Jersey Devils Prospects Update: Four Players Who Could Make Their NHL Debuts This Season

New Gm. New era. Time’s are changing in Utica, as well as the big club. What Devils prospects appear poised to ride the wave of change and make their NHL debuts this season?

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / July 13

How The New Jersey Devils Currently Stack Up Against A Revamped Metropolitan Division

The Metropolitan Division got a bit of an overhaul this offseason. I know I’m not breaking any news here, as this site and plenty of other outlets have discussed the changes in the Metro since the end of this past season.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / July 13

Devils in the Details – 7/13/26: Projecting Edition

Here are your links for today: “The New Jersey Devils have needed a top six forward addition for quite some time. Who could possibly be available after

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / July 11

Five Moves That Can Improve the Devils While Protecting Cap Space

Ever since the New Jersey Devils lost out on Barrett Hayton when the Utah Mammoth decided to match their offer sheet on him, fans have wondered where the team is going to go next.

NHL News / Total Pro Sports / July 10

NHL Superstar Captain Plays Hero — Rescues Family During Serious River Threat

An NHL leader demonstrated quick thinking during an unexpected crisis in his home country. A family faced serious danger while enjoying a day on the water.

Jesper Boqvist News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Jesper Boqvist Can Become Devils’ Bottom-Six Secret Weapon

In preparation for 2026-27, the New Jersey Devils have shifted their priorities, addressing a wide variety of needs since the start of the offseason. The team has made it clear that moving forward, making the playoffs is the new standard, the first step in a long road that will hopefully end with hoisting the Stanley Cup.