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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 / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

Connor Brown is facing an uphill climb to repeat his success with the New Jersey Devils

Connor Brown probably wasn't supposed to be one of the New Jersey Devils' most important forwards last season. When Tom Fitzgerald signed Brown to a four-year,

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Connor Brown

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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New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / April 5

Devils Blank The Habs in Montreal

Well, that was unexpected. One of, if not the most thorough game this team has played all season, making it an 11 game win streak in Montreal. Sometimes things can’t really be explained and you just have a team’s number.

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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 / March 22

Devils Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Markstrom Shines, Brown’s Hot Streak, and More

The New Jersey Devils have been playing some of their best hockey as of late. Going 7-3-0 in their last 10 games, their seven-game homestand was a smashing success, and the team will look to bring that momentum into their current road trip.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / March 19

Hughes and Brown Spark Devils to 6-3 Win Over Rival Rangers

The Devils kept their momentum going when they faced the Rangers on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden, securing their third straight win while handing the Rangers their second consecutive loss.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / March 5

Brown Ties It, Devils Defeat Leafs In Shootout

Following a strong 5-1 victory against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, the Devils hosted the Maple Leafs, rallying for a shootout win to extend their winning streak to three.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Oilers Should Have Signed Connor Brown Instead of Andrew Mangiapane

The Edmonton Oilers continue to sign underwhelming free agents. Last season, they signed Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson, which fans were excited about at the time.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / December 20

Utah, Get Me Two

On the heels of a hard fought shootout win in Vegas, the Devils popped over to Utah and hung on for a close fought win on the heels of strong performances from Connor Brown, Nico Hischier, and Jacob Markstrom.

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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.

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 1, 2025

Former Oilers winger Connor Brown signs four-year deal with New Jersey Devils

After watching the Los Angeles Kings pluck Corey Perry in free agency, the Edmonton Oilers are now losing another depth piece as Connor Brown has signed a deal with the Devil(s).

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 28, 2025

Oilers Making Right Call Letting Connor Brown Head to Free Agency

It looks as though Connor Brown’s time with the Edmonton Oilers organization has come to an end. After joining the Oilers on a one-year deal ahead of the 2023-24 season, and extending on another one-year deal once the season had commenced, the 31-year-old is set on cashing in after a more productive 2024-25 campaign.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27, 2025

Insider says Oilers winger will test free-agent market

As the Edmonton Oilers continue to create the necessary cap space to retain defenseman Evan Bouchard on a long-term deal this summer, more cap casualties will be had.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 27, 2025

Oilers’ Connor Brown reportedly expected to test UFA market

A depth player who has come up clutch for the Edmonton Oilers in the past might be moving on. According to multiple reports, forward Connor Brown is expected to go to free agency.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 4, 2025

Connor Brown could be an X-Factor for the Oilers during Cup final

The Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers is just around the corner, and it’s set to be an exciting matchup. Not only

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 2, 2025

Oilers’ Connor Brown to return to lineup for Game 1 of Stanley Cup Finals

The Edmonton Oilers are expected to be a little bit healthier to start their Stanley Cup Final rematch against the Florida Panthers, as winger Connor Brown will be returning to the lineup for Game 1 on Wednesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2, 2025

Connor Brown Returns for Oilers, Impact on Game 1 Lineup

The Edmonton Oilers will get Connor Brown back for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final series against the Florida Panthers. This means that every player will be healthy, except Zach Hyman.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / June 2, 2025

Oilers F Connor Brown available for Game 1 vs. Panthers

Edmonton forward Connor Brown, who has been sidelined by an undisclosed injury, practiced on Sunday and will be available when the Oilers play the visiting Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Blade of Steel / May 26, 2025

NHL DoPS Makes Official Decision on Alex Petrovic's Suspension Fate After Dirty Elbow to Connor Brown

Connor Brown has been stellar for the Oilers in these playoffs, but after taking a tough hit from Alex Petrovic, the Stars defenseman has learned his DoPS fate.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 25, 2025

Oilers’ Connor Brown leaves Game 3 vs. Stars with undisclosed injury

The Edmonton Oilers will be without winger Connor Brown for the rest of Sunday’s Game 3 against the Dallas Stars, as he left the game with an undisclosed injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 21, 2025

Oilers’ Connor Brown a game-time decision for Game 1 against Stars

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor Brown will be a game-time decision for Game 1 of the Western Conference Final versus the Dallas Stars. Brown did not participate in morning practice, where Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said that Brown would be a game-time decision.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 7, 2025

How Connor Brown Has Become a Playoff Beast for the Oilers

Connor Brown has officially transformed into a playoff monster, and the Edmonton Oilers are benefiting in a big way. After a quiet 2023-24 regular season where he posted just four goals and 12 points over 71 games, Brown found his stride in the postseason, becoming a key penalty killer and important depth piece.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 4, 2025