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Former Devils trade bust is the perfect example for why Cale Makar signed for eight years

The New Jersey Devils have been watching the Cale Makar negotiations closely. No, not because they have any negotiations that would use that as leverage.

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New Jersey Devils will have to pay up if they really want Quinn Hughes

The Cale Makar contract extension has one direct beneficiary: Cale Makar. If the Colorado Avalanche win another Stanley Cup or multiple Cups, the Avalanche will become beneficiaries as well.

Mikhail Yegorov News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Devils’ Prospect Mikhail Yegorov Debuts Custom Statistics Platform

The New Jersey Devils have a talented prospect pipeline, but Mikhail Yegorov is at the top of the list – and for good reason. He’s one of the most highly anticipated NHL goalie prospects, with a unique blend of skill, size, and speed.

Mikhail Yegorov News / Daily Faceoff / August 28

Devils’ prospect Mikhail Yegorov announces website to track advanced stats for his career

A promising young netminder is taking how his game is perceived into his own hands. On Friday, New Jersey Devils prospect goaltender Mikhail Yegorov announced on his Instagram page the launch of a new website, overlaying analytics and metrics of his game, going beyond the basic stats – goals-against average, save percentage, shutouts, etc.

Riley Tufte News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 28

Bruins castoff could be an interesting candidate for the Devils bottom six

New Jersey Devils fans might've looked the other way when the team signed Riley Tufte this offseason. After all, the ex-Boston Bruins forward has played just 28 games over five NHL seasons, totaling three goals, one assist, and a -7 rating in those games.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Jesper Bratt

Every team has a lot of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season, but the New Jersey Devils might be at the top of that list. They have a strong team, and last season, they had a strong start but inevitably crumbled and missed the postseason.

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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.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 28

Connor Hellebuyck's public trade request changes nothing for the New Jersey Devils

Thursday afternoon, all-world goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made his private trade request from earlier in the off-season public, having his agent put out a statement on his behalf.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / August 28

2026-27 New Jersey Devils Season Preview

The New Jersey Devils enter the 2026–27 season with a revamped forward group. The Devils added scoring punch, forward depth, and veteran goaltending while parting ways with their longtime starter and a top defensive prospect.

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

Devils in the Details – 8/28/26: Trade Request Edition

Here are your links for today: “Coupling bounce-back candidates with new additions makes it exciting to think about what the Devils can accomplish this season – rightfully so.

Ilya Kovalchuk News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 28

Where Ilya Kovalchuk ranks in the top New Jersey Devils forwards of all time

Ilya Kovalchuk may be one of the most famous New Jersey Devils players of all time, but how does he rank when it comes to on-ice performance? When you look at the contracts he was offered during his time in New Jersey, one may think that his performance must be commensurate.

Bobby Holik News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 28

Revisiting one of the greatest trades in New Jersey Devils history, when the Devils acquired Bobby Holik

August 28th may not hold much significance to Devils fans at first glance, but when you take a look at what occurred on that day in 1992, you begin to realize how important that date is for the history of the franchise.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 28

New video shows that the biggest fear for Luke Hughes is no longer an issue

Sheldon Keefe is going into his third season as head coach of the New Jersey Devils. During the offseason, new GM Sunny Mehta committed to Keefe as the head coach, but he worked with him to revamp the coaching staff, including bringing in former Harvard head coach Ted Donato . Training camp has obviously been important for Keefe.

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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.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 27

Former New Jersey Devils prospect is tearing up the KHL already

The New Jersey Devils saw a bunch of fringe NHL players go this offseason. We see it every offseason. Those players at the bottom of the roster who usually

David Rittich News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 27

David Rittich has essentially been forgotten in the Devils goalie trio

The New Jersey Devils did a lot this offseason that caught some eyes and got analysts talking. Signing Anthony Mantha raised some eyebrows and lifted the team’s ceiling.

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Frederik Gauthier News / Professor Press Box / August 26

Frederik Gauthier Never Became a Maple Leafs Star. But He Found a Place.

There are some hockey players you remember for reasons that have very little to do with their statistics. Frederik Gauthier is one of those players. When he was coming through the Maple Leafs organization, Gauthier always seemed to be around.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / August 25

Devils News & Rumors: Hischier & Hughes Named Top Centers, Nemec’s Tell-All Interview, & More

With the dog days of the offseason nearly over, the New Jersey Devils have slowly but surely become a force to be reckoned with. All summer long, big and small changes have pointed the club in the right direction, leaving fans anxiously awaiting the return of Devils hockey.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 25

Devils’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season

The New Jersey Devils have a new general manager at the helm heading into 2026-27. Sunny Mehta returns to the franchise after spending time as an assistant general manager with the Florida Panthers.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22

Devils Prospect Samu Salminen Weighing Professional Options

While it has looked like some NCAA seniors would be eligible to return for a fifth season, that potential option is now on hold. The proposed ‘five for five’ rule is now not being implemented for the upcoming year thanks to a stay request in The U.S.

New Jersey Devils News / Yardbarker / August 11

Devils’ goaltending gamble could define their 2026-27 season

The New Jersey Devils spent the summer adding pieces to an offense that needed help. That part of the plan is easy to understand. What happens in net? Well, that gets a little murkier.

Bruins are taking an expensive gamble on JJ Peterka

New York Islanders are asking fans to wait one more year

Islanders unveil finalists for new third jersey, with fan vote to decide winner

Dustin Byfuglien jokes ahead of potential return for Jets alumni game

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 10

Quinn Hughes Has All Of The Leverage In His Contract Negotiations

There has perhaps never been an NHL player in history with the kind of leverage that Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes holds in his current contract negotiations.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 8

Calgary Flames rebuilt the wrong half of their roster

There is plenty to like about what the Calgary Flames are building. Just do not ask who is going to score.

Kings waste no time giving Anze Kopitar the honor he deserves

Predators GM Chris MacFarland is taking an expensive shortcut

Florida Panthers may have built the NHL's most hated roster

Former NHLer announces retirement

Debating the best decade in NHL history

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 7

Devils Lurking, Wild Waiting: Friedman Says Hughes Talks Stalled

Elliotte Friedman recently joined NHL Tonight to discuss the Quinn Hughes deal, or lack thereof. Friedman has been famously quoted this summer as predicting Quinn Hughes would sign a three-year deal with the Minnesota Wild for $18 million AAV.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / August 1

The Devils have many unanswered questions heading into 2026-27

The New Jersey Devils finished the 2025-26 campaign with a 42-37-3 record and 87 points, finishing seventh in the Atlantic Division and 12 points back of a Wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / July 29

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.

Anthony Mantha News / Yardbarker / July 16