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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.

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Soaring Highs And Unfulfilled Promise: Dougie Hamilton As A New Jersey Devil

Going back to the offseason, there has been varying degrees of smoke around the future of New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton. Entering the fifth year of a seven-year, $63m contract he signed back in 2021, Hamilton’s play and physical health were starting to decline.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / January 12

Devils in the Details – 1/12/26: Seeking a Trade Edition

Here are your links for today: Cody Glass scored a couple goals, but the Devils couldn’t find a tying goal in the third period on Sunday against the 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.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 11

3 Takeaways From Devils’ Crushing 4-3 Loss to Jets

On Sunday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils continued their four-game road trip at Canada Life Center against the Winnipeg Jets. The Devils were hungry to snap their losing streak and redeem themselves after dropping three straight contests within the Metropolitan Division.

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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 11

Lazy Gaffes By Nemec, Soft Net Defense by Dillon, Poor Positioning by Allen Sink Devils in 4-3 Loss to Jets

The New Jersey Devils, fresh off of some good news, some bad news, and some unnecessary drama, started their road game against the Winnipeg Jets pretty well.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

NHL Rumours: Latest on New Jersey Devils Defenceman

It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re into the new year and that means we’ve got plenty to discuss on the hot stove. Teams are going to start ramping up trade talks as we draw closer to the March 6 deadline.

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 Rumors / January 11

NHL Rumors: Are Dougie Hamilton’s Days in New Jersey Numbered?

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the New Jersey Devils and the Dougie Hamilton situation. He’ll be a healthy scratch today. Are they trying to force a trade?

Stefan Noesen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10

Stefan Noesen To Have Knee Surgery

It has been a tough year on the injury front for the Devils, to put it lightly. Their injured list will grow once again as the team announced (Twitter link) that winger Stefan Noesen will undergo knee surgery next week and has been placed on injured reserve.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10

Devils To Healthy Scratch Dougie Hamilton

With the Devils expecting to activate defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic off LTIR in advance of tomorrow’s game against Winnipeg, New Jersey will need to pull a defenseman out of the lineup to make room for him. It appears that will be veteran Dougie Hamilton based on today’s practice lines.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Devils’ Stefan Noesen undergoes knee surgery, Zack MacEwen out for season

A pair of New Jersey Devils forwards will be out for significant lengths of time in the wake of injury news announced on Saturday afternoon. The Devils have placed Stefan Noesen on injured reserve in anticipation of the veteran forward undergoing knee surgery this coming week to address a lingering issue.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / January 10

NHL Rumors: Something Needs to Change in New Jersey

TSN: The future of New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald and head coach Sheldon Keefe have come into question. Fitzgerald talks to ownership weekly, and they know the path he wants to take, according to Darren Dreger, but something needs to change if they don’t turn things around quickly.

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.

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Devils rumors: Failed Quinn Hughes trade ‘damaged’ New Jersey internally, insider claims

The New Jersey Devils have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NHL. At the start of the season, they appeared to be one of the favorites to win the Metropolitan Division and possibly represent the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Finals.

Simon Nemec News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 8

Devils activate Simon Nemec from injured reserve after Islanders embarassment

The New Jersey Devils are supposed to be one of the most explosive and dangerous teams in the NHL’s Eastern Conference. Instead, they are going through one of their worst stretches in recent memory and they have absorbed some painful beatings in recent weeks.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / January 8

New Jersey Prepping for Devils' Prudential Center Renovation

A bill that could expand New Jersey's corporate tax incentive programs by billions while also extending new tax subsidies for the New Jersey Devils' Prudential Center was advanced by Assembly lawmakers.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

NHL Predictions: January 8 New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins

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Jacob Markstrom News / Breakaway on SI / January 7

Devils' Jacob Markstrom Posts Abysmal Record in Blowout Loss

The New Jersey Devils suffered one of the worst losses in organizational history during their recent contest against the New York Islanders. The Devils allowed an abysmal nine goals without scoring any, marking the first time in 40 years since the team lost by nine goals or more.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / January 6

Jersey Shore Cast Shows Devils Support

The New Jersey Devils may have seen better days, but nobody knows how to up the spirit quite like the "Jersey Shore" cast. Following a 3-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Devils' fanbase is in uproar over poor defensive play and yet another loss to this particular Metropolitan Division foe.