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Maple Leafs Reportedly Linked to Devils Defensemen Dougie Hamilton

The Toronto Maple Leafs appear to have their eye on another defenseman who is currently on the trade block. This time, it’s New Jersey Devils blue liner Dougie Hamilton.

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Devils GM 'working phones daily' as rumors swirl

With trade rumors swirling around the underachieving New Jersey Devils, general manager Tom Fitzgerald said Wednesday he is making regular phone calls to improve the team.

Dougie Hamilton News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 14

Maple Leafs linked to Devils’ Dougie Hamilton

The 2025-26 season has gone from bad to worse for the New Jersey Devils, who missed out on the Quinn Hughes sweepstakes and have now lost eight of their last 11 games, falling to sixth place in the Metropolitan Division in the process.

Tom Fitzgerald News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Devils’ GM Tom Fitzgerald Speaks to Local Media

On Wednesday morning, New Jersey Devils‘ general manager Tom Fitzgerald spoke to the local media for the first time since the opening day of Training Camp.

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Tom Fitzgerald News / Daily Faceoff / January 14

‘Where we are at right now is on me’: Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald takes accountability for team’s struggles

The pressure is on in the Garden State, and the New Jersey Devils‘ top hockey executive is owning up to his team’s failures. During a press conference on Wednesday, Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald admitted the team’s performance so far during the 2025-26 season hasn’t been good.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Devils Trade Dougie Hamilton to Sharks in Suggested Deal

There has been a ton of drama surrounding Dougie Hamilton recently, and after being listed as a healthy scratch in a recent New Jersey Devils game, trade rumors have begun to circulate, as many analysts and fans believe Hamilton’s time with the Devils is coming to an end.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / January 14

The Devils Are a Directionless, Dysfunctional Mess

A few weeks ago, I posed the question of what the Devils could do to shake things up. I laid out all the options, from firing the GM and/or the coach, to making a trade, to calling up a prospect from Utica to healthy scratching a veteran player.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / January 14

Devils in the Details – 1/14/26: Dougie Deal Edition

Here are your links for today: Goals! Look at all those goals! The Devils snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Wild on Monday. [Devils NHL] “The New Jersey Devils and Dougie Hamilton are heading for divorce.

Dougie Hamilton News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 13

Sharks’ perfect trade offer for Devils’ Dougie Hamilton

The New Jersey Devils are in a tailspin, one that could send GM Tom Fitzgerald to the trade deadline with a firesale on his mind. While there are no-trade clauses to navigate around, New Jersey should be selling off a lot of veterans.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / January 13

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils – Dougie Hamilton and Dawson Mercer

Arthur Staple: Commenting on the New Jersey Devils and Dougie Hamilton situation. “– When Hamilton rejected a trade to SJ last offseason, as was reported, that was probably the beginning of the end for him.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 13

NHL Rumors: Rumors continue to fly surrounding Devils, Dougie Hamilton and Tom Fitzgerald

Jimmy Murphy of RG Media: Murphy writes that the New Jersey Devils want to trade Dougie Hamilton and have had him available for a while now. However, Hamilton’s no-movement clause has been holding things up.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 13

New Jersey Devils Defeat Wild 5-2 In Hughesbowl

In a highly anticipated “Hughesbowl” that saw all three brothers share the ice on Monday at Crand Casino Arena, the Devils finally found their footing, putting an end to their four-game skid.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

Report: Jack Hughes ‘never watched’ the Wild before Quinn Hughes trade

In case you were wondering if any of the Hughes brothers watch each other’s games, Jack certainly does now. Jack and Luke Hughes of the New Jersey Devils and Quinn Hughes, recently dealt to the Minnesota Wild, met on the ice again on Monday for what’s been dubbed as “the Hughes Bowl”.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 12

Devils net 4 straight goals vs. Wild, halt 4-game slide

Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat scored two goals apiece to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Monday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Dougie Hamilton News / Daily Faceoff / January 12

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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 / 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.

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.