New Jersey Devils: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jesper Bratt Has Evolved Into a True Professional for the Devils

On June 15, 2023, the New Jersey Devils inked Jesper Bratt to an eight-year, $63 million contract extension. As with any major deal, there was some question amongst the fanbase as to how his play would follow it up.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Bark Bets

New Jersey Devils RFA Profile: Dawson Mercer

Dawson Mercer has been a productive player and a mainstay in the Devils lineup since he debuted in 2021-22. After taking a step back this year, what will his next contract look like?

Ondrej Palat News / New Jersey Hockey Now / 22 hours ago

Devils Ondrej Palat Knows He Needs to be Better to Justify Contract, ‘Not a Great Year’

To state the obvious, the core of the New Jersey Devils needs to be better next season. Perhaps, everyone but Jesper Bratt — who recorded a new career high of 83 points — that is.

Timo Meier News / New Jersey Hockey Now / April 23

New Jersey Devils Star Forward Opts for Offseason Surgery

The New Jersey Devils announced on Tuesday that star forward Timo Meier is scheduled to undergo elective arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder. The surgery will take place on April 23rd and be performed by Devils’ Chief Medical Officer Dr.

Timo Meier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 29 minutes ago

Devils All-Star to undergo shoulder surgery

The injury woes don’t end just because the season did.

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / April 23

What Went Wrong for the 2023-24 New Jersey Devils

The 2023-24 NHL season was one of high expectations for the New Jersey Devils. Coming off a franchise-best 112-point and 52-win season, the Devils were widely projected to take another step forward in their quest for the Stanley Cup.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

New Jersey Devils Timo Meier underwent shoulder surgery, expected to make full recovery

The New Jersey Devils announced Tuesday that forward Timo Meier opted to undergo elective arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder. The surgery was performed by Devils’ Chief Medical Officer Dr.

Jesper Bratt News / New Jersey Hockey Now / April 22

Devils Jesper Bratt Turns Down World Championship Invite Due to Injury

A report surfaced on Monday that New Jersey Devils forward Jesper Bratt turned down an invite to the upcoming IIHF World Championships to play for Sweden.

Lindy Ruff News / New Jersey Hockey Now / April 22

Former Devils Bench Boss Lindy Ruff Re-Hired as Sabres Head Coach

According to multiple reports, the former New Jersey Devils head coach is returning behind the bench in Buffalo. Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman confirmed that the Buffalo Sabres are re-hiring Lindy Ruff as their head coach, who previously stood behind their bench from 1997-2013.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / April 22

The Stretch Pass Was Missing From the Devils’ Attack in 2023-24

While the clear answer to the Devils’ ills was Dougie Hamilton, losing him was just another step in this team becoming slower and less threatening. When Dougie Hamilton went down with his torn pectoral injury in November of 2023, the New Jersey Devils were pretty quick to announce that he was out long-term due to the required surgery.

Travis Green News / New Jersey Hockey Now / April 22

Chances for Travis Green as Devils Head Coach Seem Genuine, Is it Right?

New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald explained he wants his head coach to be named by the NHL Draft on June 28th. Of course, interim head coach Travis Green explained he wants the job.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

3 Free Agents That Fit the Devils’ Offseason Needs

As the disappointing 2023-24 season finishes for the New Jersey Devils, the sights are now set on a pivotal offseason. The season was a failure for the organization and its fans.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / April 19

Revisiting Bold Predictions for the New Jersey Devils in 2023-24

It feels like just yesterday that we were gearing up for the NHL season. Seven months have passed and here we are. For 16 teams the quest for the Stanley Cup championship is just beginning.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

Devils’ Fitzgerald & Green Provide Context for Team’s Failures

The 2023-24 New Jersey Devils season was nothing short of a disaster. Their inability to rise up to some immensely high expectations found them with a measly 38-39-5 record, losing 14 more games than their successful bout a year prior.

Tom Fitzgerald News / Full Press Hockey / April 19

Tom Fitzgerald Has A Busy Offseason Ahead To Improve the Devils

The New Jersey Devils season has officially ended. Team President and General Manager Tom Fitzgerald addressed the media on Thursday, giving his thoughts on how the season played.

Seamus Casey News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 18

Devils prospect remains undecided about turning pro

Michigan defenseman Seamus Casey was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft, but he remains undecided about his professional future.

Cole Eiserman has a big opportunity to improve 2024 NHL Draft stock at U-18 World Championship

10 bold predictions for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Utah NHL franchise is already garnering support from fans

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 18

Longtime Devils scout Glen Dirk dies at age 85

Dirk dedicated much of his life to scouting, serving more than 40 years in scout roles between the WHL and NHL.

Lindy Ruff News / ClutchPoints / April 18

3 candidates to replace Lindy Ruff as Devils coach

The New Jersey Devils began the 2023-24 NHL season with heightened expectations, and for good reason. Fresh off an impressive regular season boasting 52 victories, the Devils further solidified their reputation with a postseason series victory over their arch-rival New York Rangers in Round 1, after having initially trailing two games to none.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / April 17

New Jersey Devils Stock Up/Stock Down: It’s Over

Well, that’s a wrap on the 2023-24 season for the New Jersey Devils. Since our last stock up/stock down, the Devils finished out their season by going 2-3-1 and were officially eliminated from the playoffs after a loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / April 17

Devils Exit Interviews & End Of Year Wrap Up

On Monday, the Devils ended their 2023-24 season with a 4-1 loss against the New York Islanders. This season for the Devils consisted of a bunch of ups and downs, from losing key players like Nico Hischier, Dougie Hamilton, and Jack Hughes to the firing of their head coach Lindy Ruff.

New Jersey Devils News / Full Press Hockey / April 16

What Might Have Been for the New Jersey Devils

To quote the Little Texas song “What Might Have Been,” it is time to apply that to the New Jersey Devils. With the Eastern Conference Wild Card standings the way they were, the Devils had a chance to position themselves to be in the mix.

Jack Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Devils’ Jack Hughes out for rest of season with shoulder injury

The New Jersey Devils have announced that forward Jack Hughes will be miss the rest of the season due to shoulder surgery. The Devils have just five games remaining in the 2023-24 regular season.