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The Devils should retry the Jack Hughes - Timo Meier combination

Since being acquired back in the 2022-23 season, Timo Meier has been somewhat disappointing from a box score standpoint despite having the underlying juice to support the acquisition.

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Putting Numbers to the Reduction in Devils Theme Nights in 2026-27

Last season, the New Jersey Devils announced 26 theme and cultural nights out of their 41 home games at the Prudential Center. With over 63% of all home

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 29

Jack Hughes needs to be on the penalty kill for the New Jersey Devils next season

The New Jersey Devils lost a ton when Jack Hughes cut his hand during a team dinner in November. They lost their star player for more than a month, and then he lost his effectiveness when he tried to wear a cast under his hockey gloves.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / August 29

Devils Need to Reunite Siegenthaler and Kovacevic in 2026-27

It’s no secret that the New Jersey Devils are gearing up for their biggest comeback yet. A whirlwind of changes throughout the offseason indicate that the team is on the right track, as the excitement for training camp continues.

Mikhail Yegorov News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 29

Devils' top goaltending prospect raises stock by creating model of his own performances

On his Instagram page on Friday morning, the top New Jersey Devils' goalie prospect, Mikhail Yegorov, announced that he released an analytics website that tracked every single performance of his 2025-26 campaign.

NHL News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 29

How the NHL can fix goaltender interference for good

In the past few seasons, goaltender interference calls have seemingly been on the rise. But not without controversy. The New Jersey Devils have seen themselves on the opposing side of a goaltender interference challenge many times, and with that has come a lot of discussion about how, if at all, the NHL can fix the inconsistent calls.

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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.

Cale Makar News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 29

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.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 28

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.

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.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / August 29

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.

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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.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 27

Connor Hellebuyck makes too much sense for New Jersey Devils

Winnipeg Jets' all-world goalie Connor Hellebuyck has made his trade request from earlier in the offseason public. This puts pressure on the Winnipeg Jets, who have underachieved the last few years, to trade the goalie prior to the opening of training camps in a few weeks.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 27

Popular New Jersey Devils target officially asks for a trade

Right now, the New Jersey Devils seem committed to going into the 2026-27 season with a three-headed monster in net. They are relying on the old adage that the Devils can make the playoffs with average goaltending.

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New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 27

The excuses for the lack of a Quinn Hughes extension are drying up

This offseason has been one of the rumor mill, as it often is, but this feels like one of the worst rumors-to-trade scenarios in history. What we’ll remember

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

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 / 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.

Samu Salminen 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

Top five available restricted free agents

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

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.

Topias Vilen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29

Devils Re-Sign Topias Vilen To One-Year, Two-Way Deal

The New Jersey Devils have come to terms on a new contract with defenseman Topias Vilen. He has signed a one-year, two-way deal for the 2026-27 season that will pay $850K at the NHL level and $150K at the AHL level per James Nichols of NJD Hockey Now.