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Devils place two players on waivers for Jan. 16

A couple of players might be heading back out of the Garden State. On Friday, the New Jersey Devils placed forward Juho Lammikko and defenseman Colton White on waivers, making them available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

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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.

Dougie Hamilton News / All About The Jersey / January 16

Don’t Rush Into a Mistake: Dougie Hamilton is Key to the Devils’ Playoff Hopes This Season

On Sunday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils scratched Dougie Hamilton from their lineup against the Winnipeg Jets after Johnny Kovacevic was returned from injured reserve.

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,

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / January 16

3 Ways the Devils Can Turn This Season Around

With a handful of victories under their belt, the New Jersey Devils are starting to show flashes of potential, reminiscent of their previous winning ways.

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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 / All About The Jersey / January 16

Devils in the Details – 1/16/26: Tom Talks Edition

Here are your links for today: Nico Hischier scored twice, including in overtime, to push the Devils to a 3-2 win over the Kraken on Wednesday. [Devils NHL] Tom Fitzgerald appears and has plenty to say: Some analysis and takeaways from Tom Fitzgerald’s media availability: [The Athletic ($)] [Infernal Access ($)] Where might Dougie Hamilton end up?

Nico Hischier News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

Nico Hischier Gives the Devils Something to Believe In

The New Jersey Devils entered the season with high expectations. A talented roster headlined by stars like Jack Hughes, Timo Meier, and Nico Hischier had fans optimistic about a deep playoff run.

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

Saving the 2025-26 New Jersey Devils Season

I know the New Jersey Devils most recent stretch has led to a lot of doom and gloom, both here and in other Devils-centric circles around the internet.

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.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / January 15

Maple Leafs Trade Interest in Devils Defenseman Emerges Amid NHL Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs keep getting linked to veteran New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton as trade chatter intensifies ahead of the NHL's trade deadline on March 6.

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.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

3 Takeaways from Devils’ Determined 3-2 OT Win Over Kraken

On Wednesday evening, the New Jersey Devils returned home for the first time in 10 days to face the Seattle Kraken. Since their last home outing, a lot had changed, including some dreadful losses, public calls for a massive shake-up, and a State of the Union-type presser from general manager Tom Fitzgerald.

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

Cryptid Cup stays in New Jersey

Cryptid Cup? Sure, we’ll keep that thing – whatever it is. The game today almost felt a little secondary to the surprise press conference with Fitz, where he answered some pointed questions from local media about a wide variety of questions.

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.

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 / Inside The Rink / January 13

New Jersey Devils Defeat Wild 5-2 In Hughesbowl

In a highly anticipated “Hughesbowl” that saw all three brothers share the ice on Monday at Crand Casino Arena, the Devils finally found their footing, putting an end to their four-game skid.

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.

Dougie Hamilton News / Daily Faceoff / January 12

Devils’ season going from bad-to-worse with Dougie Hamilton drama

As if the New Jersey Devils haven’t had enough on their plate this season, what has transpired over the past few days hasn’t done them any favors. This past Sunday, defenseman Dougie Hamilton was a healthy scratch for the Devils’ game against the Winnipeg Jets.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 12

No shortage of Hughes Bros. in Wild-Devils matchup

Most family reunions take place in backyards, at banquet halls or by picnic tables at the park. Then again, the Hughes family is not like most others. Jack, Luke and Quinn Hughes will host an on-ice reunion when the Minnesota Wild play the New Jersey Devils 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.

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.