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Devils Make Surprising Offer Sheet Move — Now Utah Stuck In UFA Loophole

The New Jersey Devils have tendered an offer sheet to Utah Mammoth forward Barrett Hayton, a one-year deal worth $4.775 million. If Utah declines to match, the Devils would send a second-round pick as compensation.

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Devils Sign Nico Daws to a 2-Year Contract Extension

The New Jersey Devils announced have re-signed goaltender Nico Daws to a two-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $1.1 million. As it stands, he will receive $975,000 for 2026-27 and $1.225 million for 2027-28.

Nico Daws News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Devils re-sign goaltender Nico Daws to two-year contract

The New Jersey Devils have signed goaltender Nico Daws to a two-year contract extension with an annual average value of $1.1 million Daws has spent his entire pro career with the Devils organization since getting drafted 84th overall in 2020.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Riley Tufte News / Inside The Rink / July 1

New Jersey Devils Sign Riley Tufte

The New Jersey Devils are signing forward Riley Tufte to a one-year contract. Tufte is coming off a 30-goal season with the Providence Bruins, leading the team, as he finished with 32 goals.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Vladislav Kolyachonok News / All About The Jersey / July 1

New Jersey Devils Sign Defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok to One Year Deal

After a quiet first couple hours of free agency, Sunny Mehta finally made a signing. Vladislav Kolachonok, a depth defenseman who has spent time with the Arizona Coyotes/Utah Mammoth, Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars, and Boston Bruins in his five-year NHL career.

Nico Hischier News / Field Level Media / July 1

Devils captain Nico Hischier signs 5-year, $58.5M extension

New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier signed a five-year, $58.5 million contract extension on Wednesday. Per the team, the 27-year-old forward will receive $14.5 million in both 2027-28 and 2028-29, $12.1 million in 2029-30 and $8.7 million in each of the last two seasons of the deal.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Devils won’t try to replace Jacob Markstrom with Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck

The New Jersey Devils all of a sudden have only one NHL-ready goaltender on the roster after trading Jacob Markstrom to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday — and it’s 35-year-old Jake Allen.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Devils sign Nico Hischier to five-year extension

New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier became eligible to sign a contract extension at noon on Wednesday, and he and the team wasted little time in putting pen to paper.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Nico Hischier, Devils Nearing Five-Year Extension

The ongoing extension negotiations between the New Jersey Devils and Nico Hischier are expected to conclude today. According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the Devils are nearing a five-year, $60MM extension with their captain.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Devils 2026-27 Roster Projection 1.0: Pre-Free Agency Additions

The free agency market is about to open, and the excitement for the 2026-27 season is palpable. As teams get ready to make sure they have the best team construction possible, let’s take a look at an early roster projection for the New Jersey Devils for the upcoming season.

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Jacob Markstrom News / All About The Jersey / July 1

Devils in the Details – 7/1/26: The Frenzy Edition

Free agency begins today. Prepare yourself. Here are your links for today: Arseny Gritsyuk gets a three-year deal: Jacob Markstrom is off to Florida: “Markstrom’s exit obviously leaves the Devils with a pretty important hole to fill, leaving things somewhat incomplete.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / June 30

The Eve of Free Agency: Fourteen Players the Devils Could Add

After the New Jersey Devils’ shocking trade of Jacob Markstrom and Angus Crookshank to the Florida Panthers for Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist, and Ben Steeves, the whole picture of this offseason has flipped on its head.

New Jersey Devils News / ESPN / June 30

Devils sign RFA Arseny Gritsyuk to a 3-year deal

The Devils signed restricted free agent winger Arseny Gritsyuk to a new 3-year contract, locking up one of last season's top rookies.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 30

Devils sign 31-point rookie to $9.75 million deal after Jacob Markstrom trade

New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta is staying busy with less than 24 hours until free agency opens on July 1. After acquiring Evan Rodrigues and Jesper Boqvist as part of a package that sent veteran goaltender Jacob Markstrom to the Florida Panthers, he re-signed an effective forward not long afterwards.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Devils sign Arseny Gritsyuk to three-year contract

The New Jersey Devils have signed winger Arseny Gritsyuk to a three-year contract with a $3.25 million cap hit. Gritsyuk was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his one-year, $925,000 contract.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Devils Sign Arseny Gritsyuk to a 3-Year Contract Extension

On Tuesday, June 30, the New Jersey Devils announced they have re-signed forward Arseny Gritsyuk to a three-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $3.25 million.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Grading the Jacob Markstrom trade: Devils continue strong summer as Panthers identify Bobrovsky replacement

Despite a seemingly never-ending run of high-profile trades, many hockey fans have lamented the perceived dearth of talent that will become available tomorrow with the beginning of the NHL’s free agency period.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Are Devils a New Frontrunner for Hellebuyck Following the Markstrom Trade?

Just because the New Jersey Devils traded Jacob Markstrom to the Florida Panthers does not mean that they are now the favorites to acquire Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30