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What does this trade for Luke Evangelista mean for the Devils future?

Nobody in the NHL was expecting a trade on the first day of September, and not even New Jersey Devils fans were expecting one, but Sunny Mehta made a big move on Tuesday. The Devils announced they acquired forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

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Devils acquire 56-point scorer in Predators trade

The New Jersey Devils are gearing up for the 2026-27 season. They have a new general manager at the helm in Sunny Mehta. And with that comes some inherent change.

Luke Evangelista News / Inside The Rink / September 1

New Jersey Devils Acquire Luke Evangelista

The calendar has flipped to September, and there will be hockey in four weeks. The month has started off with a trade as the New Jersey Devils are acquiring forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators.

Nico Hischier News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

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Now that the calendar has flipped to September, the countdown to Devils hockey is almost over. Rookies will make their way to training camp on Sept. 11, with veterans reporting on Sept.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

The Devils’ blue-line competition could force a training camp trade

The New Jersey Devils have a dilemma that most didn’t expect. They have too many forwards . Sunny Mehta was not going to let depth be an issue for this team.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

Arseny Gritsyuk shares where his vlog went last season and whether it's coming back

Arseny Gritsyuk quickly became a fan favorite for the New Jersey Devils last season. He was as transparent as we’ve ever seen any rookie. Seeing how transparent an overseas rookie was, especially one who was as good as Gritsyuk with as much hype, is amazing. He has always been pretty open about his thoughts and feelings.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

Devils need Siegenthaler and Kovacevic to return to 2024-25 selves

On paper, the Devils' defense group isn't quite as excellent as some were hoping. There are some reasonable questions about their ability to move the puck

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 31

Oilers Trade Package for Jesper Bratt — Would You Accept?

The New Jersey Devils are stuck in a strange holding pattern. Everything they want to do — every roster decision, every cap projection, every long‑term move — is quietly orbiting one question: When does Quinn Hughes decide his future?

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Former Devils Stanley Cup Champion has a new title: owner

The New Jersey Devils have a long history of success, but none of that success is even relatively recent. The Devils have made the playoffs in three of the past 14 seasons, and they’ve only won a single playoff series in that time.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

Predicting New Jersey Devils forward production and line combinations

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Anton Silayev News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

Could Anton Silayev really push for a roster spot in training camp?

Friday afternoon, longtime hockey writer Arthur Staple reignited his weekly Tri-State Hockey Report on Twitter, beginning with a segment on the New Jersey Devils.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / August 31

Some End Of Summer Thoughts On The State Of The New Jersey Devils

We’re almost there. We have finally reached the end of August, meaning we have finally reached the end of the last month without true, meaningful hockey until next July.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / August 31

Devils in the Details – 8/31/26: Goalie Stats Edition

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New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

2026 offseason has proven that keeping players happy is more essential than ever

This offseason has been wildly entertaining for multiple reasons. The New Jersey Devils seem to have a clearer direction, especially with Sunny Mehta at the helm.

Connor Brown 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,

Tom Fitzgerald News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

Tom Fitzgerald put Devils on list that Sunny Mehta couldn't get them off of this offseason

It’s no surprise that Tom Fitzgerald put the New Jersey Devils in a bad spot. Between rough drafting and mistaken signings and trades, the Devils roster is almost in a worse spot than when Fitzgerald took over in 2020. However, when Sunny Mehta took over this summer, he had a very long to-do list .

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

Where would the New Jersey Devils hold a Stanley Cup parade?

We’ve all heard the insult before. “Your team held its Stanley Cup parades in a parking lot.” And, sure, good burn bro, but it was the coolest parking lot party you’ve ever been to. The New Jersey Devils won three Stanley Cups from 1995 to 2003.

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 / 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.

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