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A shortened preseason likely means the Devils will not sign a PTO

Generally speaking, late August to early September is professional tryout (PTO) season, the time of year when NHL organizations take fliers on fringe NHL players who have yet to receive contracts.

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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.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 3

Three Players the New Jersey Devils Should Hope Develop Further in Utica this Season

The New Jersey Devils NHL roster is looking crowded for the time being, particularly after the acquisition of Luke Evangelista earlier this week. Even

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

2 New Jersey Devils Facing the Most Pressure in 2026-27

Heading into the 2026-27 season, every player on the New Jersey Devils is facing some sort of pressure. There is the pressure to be better, the pressure to get as many wins as possible, and the pressure to make the postseason.

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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?"

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Luke Evangelista News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Meet the Newest New Jersey Devil: Luke Evangelista

Although the New Jersey Devils already made some offseason additions, they still aren’t done just yet. On Tuesday, Sep. 1, the Devils announced they traded two 2028 NHL Draft picks to the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Luke Evangelista.

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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 / All About The Jersey / September 2

After Acquiring Luke Evangelista, What’s Next for the Devils?

When I saw the news last night that the Devils acquired Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators, the first thought that went through my head was “ok, he’s a solid player, nice pickup by Sunny”.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 2

Devils in the Details – 9/2/26: Trading for Luke Edition

Here are your links for today: The Devils pick up Luke Evangelista from Nashville: Nico on re-signing in New Jersey: “For me it was clear: My goal is to give something back to New Jersey.

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.

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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.

NHL News / ESPN / September 1

Devils acquire F Evangelista, 24, from Predators

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Luke Evangelista News / All About The Jersey / September 1

New Jersey Devils Acquire Luke Evangelista From Nashville Predators for 2028 1st and 2nd Round Picks

Good evening! Sunny Mehta has not stopped cooking with gas for these New Jersey Devils just yet! Luke Evangelista, the right-handed playmaking winger from Nashville, is coming up north.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Devils acquire 56-point scorer in Predators trade

The New Jersey Devils are gearing up for the 2026-27 season. They have a new general manager at the helm in Sunny Mehta. And with that comes some inherent change.

Nico Hischier News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

Devils News & Rumors: Hischier Cracks Top 50 Players, 2026-27 Broadcast Schedule, & More

Now that the calendar has flipped to September, the countdown to Devils hockey is almost over. Rookies will make their way to training camp on Sept. 11, with veterans reporting on Sept.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

The Devils’ blue-line competition could force a training camp trade

The New Jersey Devils have a dilemma that most didn’t expect. They have too many forwards . Sunny Mehta was not going to let depth be an issue for this team.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

Arseny Gritsyuk shares where his vlog went last season and whether it's coming back

Arseny Gritsyuk quickly became a fan favorite for the New Jersey Devils last season. He was as transparent as we’ve ever seen any rookie. Seeing how transparent an overseas rookie was, especially one who was as good as Gritsyuk with as much hype, is amazing. He has always been pretty open about his thoughts and feelings.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

Devils need Siegenthaler and Kovacevic to return to 2024-25 selves

On paper, the Devils' defense group isn't quite as excellent as some were hoping. There are some reasonable questions about their ability to move the puck

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?

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

Former Devils Stanley Cup Champion has a new title: owner

The New Jersey Devils have a long history of success, but none of that success is even relatively recent. The Devils have made the playoffs in three of the past 14 seasons, and they’ve only won a single playoff series in that time.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

Predicting New Jersey Devils forward production and line combinations

The New Jersey Devils' forwards will be relied upon heavily this upcoming season. They boast some of the best top-end talent in the National Hockey League.

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.