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Devils Re-Sign Topias Vilen to a 1-Year Deal

On Wednesday, the New Jersey Devils re-signed defenseman Topias Vilen to a one-year, two-way contract. The contract breakdown is as follows: $850,000 at the NHL level and $150,000 at the American Hockey League (AHL) level, with $175,000 guaranteed.

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2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: New Jersey Devils’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.

Topias Vilen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29

Devils Re-Sign Topias Vilen To One-Year, Two-Way Deal

The New Jersey Devils have come to terms on a new contract with defenseman Topias Vilen. He has signed a one-year, two-way deal for the 2026-27 season that will pay $850K at the NHL level and $150K at the AHL level per James Nichols of NJD Hockey Now.

Jack Hughes News / All About The Jersey / July 29

Devils in the Details – 7/29/26: Hughes News Edition

Here are your links for today: For what it’s worth, here’s the latest Hughes news: Sunny Mehta continues his press tour with an interview here in which he talks about Jack Hughes’ health, added roster depth and more: [The Hockey News] “Versatility is rarely a bad thing.

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Wild's Quinn Hughes Contract Update Hints at Future Reunion With Brothers

The Minnesota Wild’s effort to keep Quinn Hughes could also shape whether the star defenseman eventually joins his brothers elsewhere. Hughes became eligible to negotiate a contract extension on July 1, entering the final season of the six-year, $47.1 million contract he signed with the Vancouver Canucks in 2021 before his trade to the Wild.

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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.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 28

Quinn Hughes to continue contract discussions with Wild

The Minnesota Wild will start the 2026-27 season with the second-largest contract in the league, and it’s not Quinn Hughes. Kirill Kaprizov will make $17 million for each of the next eight seasons, but they still need to give Hughes a new contract.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / July 28

Four Pending NCAA Free Agents the Devils Should Consider Targeting

We take a break from looking at the Devils prospects to see who might be added to the pool when unsigned NCAA graduates hit free agency on August 15th.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

Devils News & Rumors: Potential Kirill Marchenko Trade, Matias Vanhanen Commits to BC, and More

Following a very busy start to free agency, the New Jersey Devils have built a roster that has the potential to become a serious Stanley Cup contender.

Cal Foote News / Daily Faceoff / July 28

Cal Foote signs one-year deal with Swedish team Färjestad

Sweden’s Färjestad BK announced Tuesday they signed former NHL defenseman Cal Foote to a one-year deal through the 2026-27 campaign. Foote, 27, spent last season with the Chicago Wolves, the AHL affiliate for the Carolina Hurricanes, where he scored four goals and added 14 assists for 18 points in 48 regular-season games.

Timo Meier News / All About The Jersey / July 27

Can A Change In Usage Unlock Timo Meier’s Point Production?

Ever since the New Jersey Devils traded for Timo Meier at the 2023 trade deadline, former general manager Tom Fitzgerald, the entire Devils organization, and Devils fans alike have envisioned a perennial 30- to 40-goal scorer sitting atop their lineup.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / July 27

Devils in the Details – 7/27/26: Three Goalies Edition

Here are your links for today: Congrats to the Bratts: “All in all, Mehta’s business has directly opened a plethora of different doors in the event that things don’t go as planned to begin 2026-27.

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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.

Tim Sestito News / NHLFanCentral / July 26

Tim Sestito, Rome’s first NHL player, named to Rome Sports Hall of Fame

Former NHL forward Tim Sestito has reached another big milestone in his hockey career. He has been named to the Rome Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, becoming the first player from Rome to play in the NHL and earn this honor.

Jake Allen News / Daily Faceoff / July 26

‘You have to be able to manage it properly’: Devils’ Jake Allen on three-goalie tandems

The three-goalie tandem is becoming more popular in the NHL. Just last season, the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes leaned on this system, with both teams finding success by making the playoffs, and in the Hurricanes’ case, winning the Stanley Cup.

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Dawson Mercer News / All About The Jersey / July 25

In Defense of Dawson Mercer

With July winding down, the New Jersey Devils look more or less set for the upcoming season. Still, some Devils fans who seem to have forgotten that Tom Fitzgerald has been replaced by Sunny Mehta continue to wait for a Dougie Hamilton trade, and some are still expecting that Dawson Mercer is going to be packaged for a top six forward.

Dawson Mercer News / The Hockey Writers / July 25

Devils Need to Give Dawson Mercer a Permanent Role on the Third Line

Throughout the offseason, much of the New Jersey Devils’ biggest uncertainties have been resolved. A complete overhaul by general manager (GM) Sunny Mehta resulted in changes to their front office, goaltending, and bottom six.

Sheldon Keefe News / All About The Jersey / July 24

Meet A.J. MacLean: Keefe Brings in One of His Guys

Last week I introduced Ted Donato, and today I wanted to touch on the other skater group bench coach, AJ MacLean who joins the Devils after a successful run in the OHL and AHL.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / July 24

Devils in the Details – 7/24/26: Sunny Talks Edition

Here are your links for today: Sunny Mehta sits down for a couple longer interviews: “Mehta wasn’t giving away any state secrets, but he had some interesting things to say during the two sit-downs.

Jake Allen News / Daily Faceoff / July 23

‘I’m still proving to myself that I’m capable’: Allen on potential starting role with Devils

One of the more seasoned veterans between the pipes might be stepping into a key role next season. With Jacob Markstrom being traded to the Florida Panthers, the door swung open for goaltender Jake Allen to be the starting goaltender for the New Jersey Devils.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / July 23

Balancing the Need to Improve the New Jersey Devils and Their Prospect Pool

General Manager Sunny Mehta is in an unenviable position. The man who has taken the helm of the Devils has inherited a mess from the former regime. The Devils maybe had the talent and potential to be a playoff team last season, but injuries and poor play impacted that and left the group on the outside looking in when the regular season concluded.

Matias Vanhanen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 22

Devils’ Matias Vanhanen Commits To Boston College

New Jersey Devils forward prospect Matias Vanhanen has announced his commitment to Boston College for the 2026-27 season. This will mark a second league change in as many years after Vanhanen moved to North America form his native Finland last summer.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

3 Reasons the Devils Should Be Optimistic About the 2026-27 Season

The New Jersey Devils enter the 2026-27 season in a much different position than they were just a few months ago. Following a disappointing campaign that fell short of expectations, the organization responded with several changes.

Sheldon Keefe News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

Devils fill out Sheldon Keefe’s coaching staff ahead of critical 2026-27 season

The New Jersey Devils finalized Sheldon Keefe’s coaching staff on Wednesday, announcing four additions to the organization as they continue preparing for a pivotal 2026-27 campaign.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16

Anthony Mantha leaves Penguins to sign with division rival

As expected, the Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their leading goal scorer, as Anthony Mantha agreed to a deal with the a Metropolitan division rival.

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New Jersey Devils News / NHL Trade Talk / July 9

Devils Nico Hischier Helped Rescue a Family Stranded on a Swiss River

An incredible story is surfacing on Thursday as New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier helped rescue a family of four after their inflatable boat became stranded near a dam on the Aare River in Bern, Switzerland, this week.