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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.

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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?

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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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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.

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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.

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.

Anton Silayev News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

Could Anton Silayev really push for a roster spot in training camp?

Friday afternoon, longtime hockey writer Arthur Staple reignited his weekly Tri-State Hockey Report on Twitter, beginning with a segment on the New Jersey Devils.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / August 31

Some End Of Summer Thoughts On The State Of The New Jersey Devils

We’re almost there. We have finally reached the end of August, meaning we have finally reached the end of the last month without true, meaningful hockey until next July.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / August 31

Devils in the Details – 8/31/26: Goalie Stats Edition

Here are your links for today: A small bit of intel on the Hometown Remix jersey: On what’s ahead for Seamus Casey: “Casey will go to camp and try to steal an NHL job.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

2026 offseason has proven that keeping players happy is more essential than ever

This offseason has been wildly entertaining for multiple reasons. The New Jersey Devils seem to have a clearer direction, especially with Sunny Mehta at the helm.

Connor Brown News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

Connor Brown is facing an uphill climb to repeat his success with the New Jersey Devils

Connor Brown probably wasn't supposed to be one of the New Jersey Devils' most important forwards last season. When Tom Fitzgerald signed Brown to a four-year,

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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.

Tom Fitzgerald News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

Tom Fitzgerald put Devils on list that Sunny Mehta couldn't get them off of this offseason

It’s no surprise that Tom Fitzgerald put the New Jersey Devils in a bad spot. Between rough drafting and mistaken signings and trades, the Devils roster is almost in a worse spot than when Fitzgerald took over in 2020. However, when Sunny Mehta took over this summer, he had a very long to-do list .

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

Where would the New Jersey Devils hold a Stanley Cup parade?

We’ve all heard the insult before. “Your team held its Stanley Cup parades in a parking lot.” And, sure, good burn bro, but it was the coolest parking lot party you’ve ever been to. The New Jersey Devils won three Stanley Cups from 1995 to 2003.

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New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 30

Devils finally receive fully black alternate jersey for the 2026-27 season

Well, folks, after years upon years of asking for it, the New Jersey Devils are finally getting a blacked-out jersey. Not one like the now-retired "Jersey" jersey, either -- this one is a true blackout.

Jack Hughes News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 29

Don't be surprised if Jack Hughes becomes close to a $30 million player when he hits free agency

The modern NFL quarterback is taking about 20-25% of their team’s salary cap. That wasn’t always how it worked. It moved that way over time. In the 1990s, that number was around 19% for the stars like Troy Aikman, Drew Bledsoe, and Steve Young.

NHL News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 29

Comparing the Minnesota Wild roster to the New Jersey Devils roster shows they are surprisingly close

This offseason will be remembered for two things: this was the offseason where contracts hit a different octave thanks to Leo Carlsson’s $18 million offer sheet and Cale Makar’s $20.4 million eight-year deal , and this is the offseason where we couldn’t stop talking about Quinn Hughes .

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 29

The Devils should retry the Jack Hughes - Timo Meier combination

Since being acquired back in the 2022-23 season, Timo Meier has been somewhat disappointing from a box score standpoint despite having the underlying juice to support the acquisition.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 29

Jack Hughes needs to be on the penalty kill for the New Jersey Devils next season

The New Jersey Devils lost a ton when Jack Hughes cut his hand during a team dinner in November. They lost their star player for more than a month, and then he lost his effectiveness when he tried to wear a cast under his hockey gloves.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / August 29

Devils Need to Reunite Siegenthaler and Kovacevic in 2026-27

It’s no secret that the New Jersey Devils are gearing up for their biggest comeback yet. A whirlwind of changes throughout the offseason indicate that the team is on the right track, as the excitement for training camp continues.

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 / The Hockey Writers / August 28

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Jesper Bratt

Every team has a lot of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season, but the New Jersey Devils might be at the top of that list. They have a strong team, and last season, they had a strong start but inevitably crumbled and missed the postseason.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / August 29

2026-27 New Jersey Devils Season Preview

The New Jersey Devils enter the 2026–27 season with a revamped forward group. The Devils added scoring punch, forward depth, and veteran goaltending while parting ways with their longtime starter and a top defensive prospect.

Samu Salminen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22

Devils Prospect Samu Salminen Weighing Professional Options

While it has looked like some NCAA seniors would be eligible to return for a fifth season, that potential option is now on hold. The proposed ‘five for five’ rule is now not being implemented for the upcoming year thanks to a stay request in The U.S.

New Jersey Devils News / Yardbarker / August 11

Devils’ goaltending gamble could define their 2026-27 season

The New Jersey Devils spent the summer adding pieces to an offense that needed help. That part of the plan is easy to understand. What happens in net? Well, that gets a little murkier.

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