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The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, but last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid start.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / May 25

Devils in the Details – 5/25/26: Elephants in the Room Edition

Here are your links for today: An illuminating conversation with Brenden Dillon: “There have been conflicting reports about Simon Nemec and whether he requested a trade from the New Jersey Devils.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

Devils’ Dillon Speaks on ‘Pissed Off’ Mindset That Can Help Team Attain Consistency

Historically, many teams that fail to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs have been rumored to experience locker room chemistry issues. It was clear that wasn’t the case for the 2025-26 New Jersey Devils.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Brenden Dillon

The 2025-26 season did not go as planned for the New Jersey Devils. Instead of heading to the postseason for the second year in a row, the team faced numerous injuries and inconsistencies, resulting in a seventh-place finish in the Metropolitan Division.

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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.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Devils’ Brenden Dillon Nominated for 2026 Bill Masterton Trophy

Each season, the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) announces their nominees for the Bill Masterton Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / January 11

Lazy Gaffes By Nemec, Soft Net Defense by Dillon, Poor Positioning by Allen Sink Devils in 4-3 Loss to Jets

The New Jersey Devils, fresh off of some good news, some bad news, and some unnecessary drama, started their road game against the Winnipeg Jets pretty well.

New Jersey Devils News / Athlon Sports / December 2

Devils Coach Had Strong Words on Brenden Dillon's Fight

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon left Monday night’s game early after a violent exchange with Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

3 Takeaways from Devils’ Drama-Filled Loss to Blue Jackets

The New Jersey Devils faced the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night. In a chaotic match, they suffered their second consecutive home regulation loss after having previously avoided that fate all season.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / December 1

Devils' Brenden Dillon Reflects on Upcoming Emotional Milestone

New Jersey Devils' defenseman Brenden Dillon is going from a childhood hockey player who just wanted to "play in one NHL game," to hitting his 1000th against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Devils’ Brenden Dillon Set to Skate in 1,000th NHL Game

New Jersey Devils’ defenseman Brenden Dillon is on the verge of an important career milestone. In tonight’s (Dec. 1) matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets, he will play in his 1,000th career NHL game.

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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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

Devils’ Brenden Dillon fined for boarding Blackhawks’ Tyler Bertuzzi

An aggressive veteran is going to have to be pulling cash out of his wallet for his recent actions. On Thursday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon has been handed a $5,000 fine for boarding Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Bertuzzi.

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New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 21, 2025

Devils’ Brenden Dillon makes ‘sad’ admission after collapse vs. Flames

The New Jersey Devils have struggled mightily in the third period of games as of late, and Thursday night was no different. After entering the final frame up 3-1 on the Calgary Flames, the team allowed their cross-conference foes to score four unanswered goals.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / January 29, 2025

Dillon Sets Tone; Devils Power Play Erupts; Allen Stellar in Shutout Over Flyers

NEWARK—Brenden Dillon didn’t forget what the Philadelphia Flyers did to the New Jersey Devils earlier this week. He eventually set the tone physically the Devils needed to propel them in the second period, and eventually, the game.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 28, 2024

Devils’ Brenden Dillon Scores 200th NHL Point

Nearly one week after skating in his 900th game against the Washington Capitals, Brenden Dillon has reached another career milestone. In Sunday night’s game, he scored his 200th NHL point against the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / October 5, 2024

Brenden Dillon lays massive open ice hit on Sabres forward JJ Peterka

New Jersey Devils defenceman Brenden Dillon laid a massive open ice hit on Buffalo Sabres forward JJ Peterka during Saturday's Global Series game. While preseason games continue in North America, the National Hockey League's 2024-25 regular season got underway in Czechia with a pair of contests between the Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / July 1, 2024

New Jersey Devils sign Brenden Dillon to three-year contract

The New Jersey Devils continue their summer of changes. After already making some big trades recently and signing defenseman Brett Pesce to a six-year

NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 27, 2024

Brenden Dillon certainly not ruling out signing with hometown Vancouver Canucks

Could a hometown reunion be in the cards for Brenden Dillon? Dillon joined Rick Dhaliwal and Don Taylor on Donnie and Dhali – The Team on Monday morning to discuss his past season, upcoming UFA status, and life with a growing family.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / May 17, 2024

Winnipeg Jets Free Agents 2024: Brenden Dillon

The Winnipeg Jets’ season end was abrupt, and introduced a wealth of questions a lot earlier than they anticipated. With eyes shifting to the offseason activities, the Jets’ current unrestricted free agents take center stage.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 15, 2024

Jets not expected to re-sign veteran defenseman

The Jets are expected to let a veteran defenseman reach unrestricted free agency in July.

Winnipeg Jets News / Field Level Media / April 28, 2024

Jets D Brenden Dillon ruled out of Game 4 vs. Avalanche

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series versus the Colorado Avalanche in Denver due to a hand injury.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 7, 2024

Jets defenseman suspended three games for illegal check

Winnipeg Jets defenseman receives three-game suspension for illegal check

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon has been knocked with a three-game suspension for an illegal check.

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Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 7, 2024

Jets defenseman to have hearing with Department of Player Safety

The Penguins scored twice on the five-minute power play and eventually beat the Jets 3-0 on Tuesday night.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 7, 2024

Jets’ Brenden Dillon to have hearing for illegal check to the head of Penguins’ Noel Acciari

The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today that Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon will have a hearing for an illegal check to the head to forward Noel Acciari that occurred in Tuesday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / February 6, 2024

Jets' Dillon, who injured Kirill Kaprizov, ejected for hit against Penguins

Brenden Dillon is already a hockey villain to Minnesota Wild fans and you can bet that Pittsburgh Penguins fans feel the same way after Dillon was involved

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 6, 2024

Jets’ Brenden Dillon ejected for illegal hit on Penguins’ Noel Acciari

Winnipeg Jets’ defenseman Brenden Dillon was given a match penalty and a game misconduct for an illegal check to the head on Pittsburgh Penguins’ forward Noel Acciari Tuesday night.