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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.

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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.

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Dougie Hamilton News / Daily Faceoff / January 11

Devils’ Dougie Hamilton scratched; agent says player willing to be flexible on trade front

New Jersey Devils’ defenseman Dougie Hamilton will be a healthy scratch for the team’s Sunday matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, Hamilton’s agent J.P. Barry told TSN hockey insider Pierre LeBrun.

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Dougie Hamilton News / NHL Trade Talk / January 10

Dougie Hamilton Scratched as Devils, Agent Explore Trade Options

According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, Dougie Hamilton’s healthy scratch from the New Jersey Devils’ lineup on Saturday might be trade-related. The player is reportedly working with the team to figure out an option to move him, says Hamilton’s agent.

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.

Stefan Noesen News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Devils’ Stefan Noesen to Undergo Knee Surgery

On Saturday, the New Jersey Devils announced that forward Stefan Noesen will undergo knee surgery next week. The club shared that the procedure will address a lingering injury, and he will be placed on injured reserve (IR).

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 / All About The Jersey / January 10

Essentially Lifeless, Part 2: The New Jersey Devils Organization is Failing: Coaches, Goaltenders, and Schematic Issues

In early December, after Sheldon Keefe called the team “essentially lifeless” following a bad loss, I wrote an article titled, “Essentially Lifeless: The

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.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 9

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.

Dennis Cholowski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Devils Place Dennis Cholowski On Waivers

The Devils announced they’ve placed defenseman Dennis Cholowski on waivers with the intent to assign him to AHL Utica. New Jersey will be left with an open roster spot tomorrow after he is reassigned or claimed.

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Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / January 9

Quinn Hughes Trade Fallout Has the Devils Considering Changes

Elliotte Friedman suggested on Friday’s episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast that the New Jersey Devils are in a situation where they’ll have to make some tough internal decisions.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / January 9

Devils in the Details – 1/9/26: Hot Seats Edition

Here are your links for today: The descent continues: Luke Hughes scored the lone goal for the Devils as the Penguins took a 4-1 win Thursday night. [Devils NHL] Sheldon Keefe talks about job security: Seems bad!

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

3 Takeaways from Devils’ Embarrassing 4-1 Loss to Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — With tensions high, the New Jersey Devils headed west to face the Pittsburgh Penguins in a pivotal matchup after getting annihilated 9-0 on Long Island.

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.

Simon Nemec News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Devils’ Simon Nemec Named to Slovakia’s Olympic Roster

Another member of the New Jersey Devils will have the opportunity to represent their home country at the 2026 Winter Olympics. On Thursday, Team Slovakia unveiled its full roster, which will include defenseman Simon Nemec.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

NHL Predictions: January 8 New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

3 Devils Players Named to Team Switzerland’s Olympic Roster

On Wednesday, Team Switzerland announced their final roster for the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina, Italy, in February, and three New Jersey Devils made the cut among other NHL talents and seasoned European players.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 4

Devils picking up steam ahead of clash vs. Hurricanes

The New Jersey Devils hope to start the second half of the season the way they began the first when they host the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday night in Newark, N.J.

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