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Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Timo Meier

With the dog days of the offseason finally in the rearview, the New Jersey Devils are set to begin an action-packed 2025-26 season. Following a disappointing first-round playoff exit, fans are anxious to see whether the group can bounce back with a strong performance.

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Could There be Some Shuffling of the New Jersey Devils Defense Pairs?

Improvement is the name of the game for the New Jersey Devils in 2025-26. For a team that has its window of competitiveness open, finishing third in the Metropolitan Division, seventh in the Eastern Conference and 16th in the league (with a Western Conference team that missed the playoffs ahead of them in points) is a failure of a season.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 4

Devils in the Details – 9/4/25: CBA Nuggets Edition

Here are your links for today: What’s going on with the Luke Hughes deal? “A trade must happen. However, over the last calendar month, and then some, there has yet to be a transaction of significance across the entire NHL.

Zach Parise News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

Scott Gomez & Zach Parise Named to US Hockey Hall of Fame

Two former New Jersey Devils have been named 2025 inductees for the US Hockey Hall of Fame. Scott Gomez and Zach Parise will be honored for their respective contributions and achievements.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 4

Beloved 'Captain America' among U.S. Hockey's 2025 Hall of Fame class

Longtime NHL forwards Joe Pavelski, Scott Gomez and Zach Parise are the headliners of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame’s 2025 induction class, the organization announced Wednesday.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Devils’ Toughest Opponents in 2025-26

The New Jersey Devils enter the 2025-26 season with high expectations, but the path to the Stanley Cup will be anything but easy. Their schedule is amongst

Jacob Josefson News / House of Hockey / September 1

Ex-Devils First-Rounder Unretires After Four Years, Signs New Pro Contract

Former New Jersey Devils center Jacob Josefson, who was taken with the 20th pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, is back playing professional hockey for Djurgardens IF in the SHL.

Daniel Sprong News / Hockey Latest / September 1

Former Canuck Cashes In with Massive Deal in Top Overseas League

Daniel Sprong's time in the NHL may not have worked out, but now he's cashed in with the KHL, becoming one of the highest paid players in the league. After being drafted in the second-round back in 2015, Daniel Sprong has bounced around in the NHL, playing for Pittsburgh, Anaheim, Washington, Seattle, Detroit, Vancouver and New Jersey.

Dawson Mercer News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Dawson Mercer

The New Jersey Devils have a crucial season ahead of them, as they set out to prove that they can be serious Stanley Cup contenders. Despite having a few loose ends to tie up, they are in a fairly good position heading into the 2025-26 season.

Luke Hughes News / NHL Rumors / September 1

NHL Rumors: Luke Hughes, Internal Salary Caps and the Trade Market

James Murphy of RG.org: New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald said that they’ll continue to talk with the RFA defenseman Luke Hughes and present different contract ideas.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / August 31

Projecting Devils Defender’s Extension

New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald recently vowed that a contract extension for defenseman Luke Hughes would get done. They were reassuring words from the team executive, especially as the entire summer has passed without a new deal being signed.

New Jersey Devils News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Devils GM Addresses Luke Hughes Holdout Risk Before Training Camp

With training camp just days away, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald spoke about the pending restricted free agency of defenseman Luke Hughes on Saturday as the young blueliner waits for a new deal.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / August 31

NHL Rumours and Checking In On New Jersey Devil RFA

Today we are back, back again, from the land of NHL Rumours as we take a journey down the New Jersey Turnpike. We are exploring the situation of young New Jersey Devils defenceman Luke Hughes.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 30

Devils GM provides update on Luke Hughes contract talks

With training camp just a few days away, the New Jersey Devils are full steam ahead for the 2025-26 season. A third-place finish in the Metropolitan division led to a Wild Card berth and a first-round playoff defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / August 30

Devils GM Vows to Extend Star Defender

The New Jersey Devils went through a difficult contract negotiation last summer with forward Dawson Mercer. It took the majority of the offseason to get a deal done and the impact of that prolonged negotiation has weighed heavily on the team’s general manager ever since. Fast forward to this offseason, and it’s déjà vu for the Devils.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Trade Talk / August 30

Term Dispute Delays Luke Hughes’ Extension with Devils

The New Jersey Devils and defenseman Luke Hughes remain at a standstill in contract negotiations, with the 21-year-old reportedly pushing for a five-year deal — a structure the team is reluctant to accept.

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New Jersey Devils News / House of Hockey / August 30

Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald Comments on Luke Hughes Contract as Regular Season Approaches

Luke Hughes is in for a big new deal with the New Jersey Devils, and now Tom Fitzgerald has reassured fans that a deal with the defenseman will get done.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / August 29

Ranking the Devils’ Last 5 Home Openers

The New Jersey Devils have made opening night at the Prudential Center more than just the first home game of the season — it’s a measuring stick for where the team stands and where it’s heading.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 29

Devils, RFA defenseman at an impasse regarding contract length

Aside from Mason McTavish of the Anaheim Ducks, he is objectively the highest-profile restricted free agent remaining from this summer’s class.

Blue Jackets' extension talks with young star will have major impact on salary

Shane Pinto extension not expected before start of season

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New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 25

New Jersey Devils top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

The New Jersey Devils have not played in a Stanley Cup Final since 2012, and since then have been to the playoffs just three times. Still, this is a team that is growing and becoming a contender.

Quinn Hughes News / Athlon Sports / August 23

New Jersey Devils Reportedly Eyeing Massive All-Star Addition

As the Vancouver Canucks get ready for the upcoming season, the front office is now dealing with the potential of losing an All-Star. That would be Quinn Hughes, who has been involved in different rumors all offseason.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / August 21

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils Still In Pursuit of a Top Six Winger

Ryan Novozinsky of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com: As Novozinsky writes, the New Jersey Devils need a top-six scoring winger. New Jersey can’t rely on Ondrej Palat, Dawson Mercer, or Stefan Noesen to be that player.

Jakub Zboril News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 15

Former Bruins draft bust gets new job in Europe

He played in only 76 games for the Bruins.

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New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / August 7

NHL Rumours: Update on Contract for New Jersey Devils Defender

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle part of the summer, but there’s plenty of chatter. This time of year is quiet, but general manager are still working hard behind the scenes.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / July 29

2025-26 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.