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2026-27 NHL team preview: New Jersey Devils

After making the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024-25, the New Jersey Devils got off to a hot start to the 2025-26 campaign before a combination of injuries, poor goaltending and inconsistent defensive play doomed them to a finish on the outside of the playoff picture.

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If The New Jersey Devils Manage to Acquire Quinn Hughes or Connor Hellebuyck, How Much Does it Change the Season Outlook?

By now, all hockey fans have heard the news going around the league: Connor Hellebuyck has officially requested a trade out of Winnipeg while Quinn Hughes has yet to extend with Minnesota.

Jesper Boqvist News / The Hockey Writers / September 10

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Jesper Boqvist

The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, but last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid start.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 9

Remembering Barry Melrose for his visit to Newark and the moment he endeared himself to Devils fans

On Wednesday evening, we heard the devastatin g news that Barry Melrose, the longtime ESPN analyst and former hockey coach, had passed away. Melrose retired from ESPN in 2023 after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.

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NHL News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 9

Everything Quinn Hughes said is good news for the Devils, but it's not over for the Wild

It finally happened. Quinn Hughes spoke. After months of speculation, with each fanbase holding on to every report, no matter how contradictory, we heard from Quinn Hughes himself for the first time since locker cleanouts in Minnesota.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / September 9

Devils’ Jack Hughes: Brady Tkachuk ‘a much easier contract to move’ than Quinn Hughes

While many have speculated whether we’d ever see the three Hughes brothers on the same team, one of them isn’t confident it could happen…at least anytime soon.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 9

Jack Hughes comments the Quinn Hughes's contract situation is not great for Devils fans

It’s the middle of September, and Quinn Hughes still doesn’t have a contract extension signed with the Minnesota Wild. That has caused a lot of rumors, fear mongering, fighting amongst fanbases, and even some snippy reporters.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

3 Devils Who Can Push for a 2026-27 Roster Spot

After a long summer without hockey, it’s finally time for the New Jersey Devils to return to Prudential Center. Rookies will report to training camp this Friday, with many fighting for the chance to earn a roster spot.

Evan Rodrigues News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Evan Rodrigues

The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, but last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid start.

Luke Evangelista News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Luke Evangelista

The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, but last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid start.

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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.

Nico Hischier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 7

Nico Hischier Only Wanted To Remain With Devils

Approaching the final season of his seven-year, $50.75MM extension with the New Jersey Devils, few would have faulted captain Nico Hischier for assessing his options and playing out the final year without an extension in place, or even with a new club.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

Devils News & Rumors: Hellebuyck Noise Continues, Evangelista’s Excitement, & More

The end of summer is just around the corner, meaning that hockey is almost back in full swing. In less than a week, rookies will report to training camp for the New Jersey Devils, quickly followed by veterans.

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NHL News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 6

Jack Hughes was called the 'easiest' bet to make people a ton of money

Jack Hughes is entering the 2025-26 season with more pressure than ever. He spent the entire offseason in the news cycle despite not doing anything newsworthy.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 6

5 New Jersey Devils who don't have a waiver exemption that could come into play during training camp

The New Jersey Devils are facing an interesting training camp. This is Sunny Mehta’s first training camp as the general manager of his favorite franchise.

Matthew Mayich News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 6

Everything Devils fans need to know about the tragic situaiton at Arizona State

It's been a tough few weeks within the college hockey community. Matthew Mayich, a St. Louis Blues prospect who transferred to Arizona State University earlier this year, is continuing to fight for his life.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 5

This one power play question must be answered during New Jersey Devils training camp

The New Jersey Devils kicked off the month of September with a stunner. They added Luke Evangelista to an already potent offense, at least on paper. Adding

Luke Evangelista News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 5

New Jersey Devils have a natural linemate for Luke Evangelista

An interesting part of the hype and expectation that’s come with Luke Evangelista is where he fits into the New Jersey Devils’ lineup. Early projections show the 24-year-old lining up on the top unit with Nico Hischier and Timo Meier.

Dylan Wendt News / Inside The Rink / September 3

ECHL: Kalamazoo Brings Back Spencer Kennedy, Adds Dylan Wendt

The Kalamazoo Wings have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Spencer Kennedy and signed forward Dylan Wendt for the 2026-27 season. Kalamazoo now has nine forwards and four defensemen signed to ECHL deals for the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 1

NHL News: New Jersey Devils Acquire Luke Evganelista from Nashville Predators

The New Jersey Devils, under new General Manager Sunny Mehta, continue reworking and adding depth to the roster. On Tuesday night, the Devils announced they acquired forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators.

Luke Evangelista News / Inside The Rink / September 1

New Jersey Devils Acquire Luke Evangelista

The calendar has flipped to September, and there will be hockey in four weeks. The month has started off with a trade as the New Jersey Devils are acquiring forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 31

Oilers Trade Package for Jesper Bratt — Would You Accept?

The New Jersey Devils are stuck in a strange holding pattern. Everything they want to do — every roster decision, every cap projection, every long‑term move — is quietly orbiting one question: When does Quinn Hughes decide his future?

Mikhail Yegorov News / Daily Faceoff / August 28

Devils’ prospect Mikhail Yegorov announces website to track advanced stats for his career

A promising young netminder is taking how his game is perceived into his own hands. On Friday, New Jersey Devils prospect goaltender Mikhail Yegorov announced on his Instagram page the launch of a new website, overlaying analytics and metrics of his game, going beyond the basic stats – goals-against average, save percentage, shutouts, etc.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / August 29