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The Devils are continuing to shop Dougie Hamilton

After all the drama a couple weeks ago which saw Dougie Hamilton get healthy scratched, and the various statements from both Hamilton’s agent and the New Jersey Devils management about the situation, it’s been a bit more quieter on that front.

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What Can Lenni Hameenaho Bring To The New Jersey Devils?

The New Jersey Devils’ top pick in the 2023 draft, Lenni Hameenaho, appears to be on the cusp of making his NHL debut. On Saturday, the club recalled Hameenaho from AHL Utica in the wake of waiving defenseman Colton White and forward Juho Lammikko (even though Lammikko was called right back to the Devils and played on Saturday).

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / January 19

Devils in the Details – 1/19/26: It’s Bleak Edition

Here are your links for today: A familiar result! Andrei Svechnikov’s hat trick pushed the Hurricanes to a 4-1 win over the Devils on Saturday. [Devils NHL] Roster move: “The New Jersey Devils and Dougie Hamilton are likely heading for a parting of the ways over the coming weeks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

3 Takeaways from Devils’ Deflating 4-1 Loss to Hurricanes

On Saturday evening, the New Jersey Devils faced a pivotal Metropolitan Division contest against a Carolina Hurricanes squad they’ve mightily struggled against.

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Lenni Hameenaho News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Devils Recall Forward Lenni Hameenaho From Utica

On Saturday, Jan. 17, the New Jersey Devils announced they have recalled forward Lenni Hameenaho from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate team, the Utica Comets.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Devils News & Rumors: Ondrej Palat, Job Security, White & Waivers

The New Jersey Devils have started to get back on track, winning two straight after a really rough stretch that led to some public calls for the jobs of general manager Tom Fitzgerald and head coach Sheldon Keefe.

Jesper Bratt News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Devils’ Jesper Bratt Set to Skate in 600th NHL Game

New Jersey Devils’ forward Jesper Bratt is on the verge of yet another career milestone this season. During tonight’s (Jan. 17) matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, he will skate in the 600th NHL game of his career.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Devils Place Juho Lammikko, Colton White On Waivers

The New Jersey Devils are attempting to jettison a few depth options from their roster. The Devils announced that they’ve placed forward Juho Lammikko and defenseman Colton White on waivers.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

How GM Tom Fitzgerald can save the Devils – and his job

It wasn’t too long ago that the New Jersey Devils were being viewed as one of the league’s up-and-coming contenders. Centered around star pivot Jack Hughes,

Nico Hischier News / Inside The Rink / January 15

Hischier Calls Game, Devils Defeat Kraken 3-2 In OT

After putting an end to their rough four-game skid earlier in the week, the Devils kept the momentum going when they took on the Seattle Kraken on home ice on Wednesday in a back-and-forth battle that required extra time to decide.

Ondrej Palat News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 15

Early Ondrej Palat destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The NHL trade deadline is nearly two months away, but the New Jersey Devils should already be working the phones. Dougie Hamilton should be on the move, considering the recent drama about playing time.

Dougie Hamilton News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

3 Potential Trade Destinations for New Jersey Devils’ Dougie Hamilton

The relationship between the New Jersey Devils and Dougie Hamilton has hit a breaking point after he was a healthy scratch last Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets.

Dougie Hamilton News / NHL Rumors / January 14

NHL Rumors: Dougie Hamilton and Marc-André Fleury Buzz

The New Jersey Devils remain one of the more fascinating teams in the NHL rumor cycle. Dougie Hamilton’s uncertain future has pushed New Jersey into the middle of several major storylines.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 14

Unable to hold two leads, Devils sink Kraken in OT

Nico Hischier scored twice, the latter at 3:42 of overtime, as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-2 Wednesday night in Newark, N.J. Cody Glass also scored and Jack Hughes and Luke Hughes each had two assists for the Devils, who won their second straight following a four-game skid.

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Tom Fitzgerald News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 14

Devils GM drops ‘accountability’ truth bomb amid struggles

New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald gave his first press conference in several months amidst what has been a downer of a campaign for his club, who find themselves in the sixth overall spot in the Atlantic Division standings and have gone 3-6-1 in their last 10 total outings.

Tom Fitzgerald News / Daily Faceoff / January 14

‘Where we are at right now is on me’: Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald takes accountability for team’s struggles

The pressure is on in the Garden State, and the New Jersey Devils‘ top hockey executive is owning up to his team’s failures. During a press conference on Wednesday, Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald admitted the team’s performance so far during the 2025-26 season hasn’t been good.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / January 13

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils – Dougie Hamilton and Dawson Mercer

Arthur Staple: Commenting on the New Jersey Devils and Dougie Hamilton situation. “– When Hamilton rejected a trade to SJ last offseason, as was reported, that was probably the beginning of the end for him.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 12

Devils net 4 straight goals vs. Wild, halt 4-game slide

Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat scored two goals apiece to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Monday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 11

Devils Activate Evgenii Dadonov, Johnathan Kovacevic From Injured Reserve

Ahead of their matinee action this afternoon in Winnipeg, the New Jersey Devils announced that forward Evgenii Dadonov and defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic have been activated off injured reserve. During what has become a tumultuous time in Newark of late, the news comes as not much of a surprise.

Dougie Hamilton News / NHL Trade Talk / January 10

Dougie Hamilton Scratched as Devils, Agent Explore Trade Options

According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, Dougie Hamilton’s healthy scratch from the New Jersey Devils’ lineup on Saturday might be trade-related. The player is reportedly working with the team to figure out an option to move him, says Hamilton’s agent.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Trade Talk / January 10

Nothing Can Be Ruled Out: Could Devils Trade Their Captain?

The New Jersey Devils have long been viewed as one of the NHL’s most dangerous up-and-coming teams, loaded with young stars poised to become a true force in the Eastern Conference.