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Report: Devils re-sign Jake Allen to five-year contract

A veteran backstop is staying in the Garden State for a long time. According to multiple reports, the New Jersey Devils have re-signed goaltender Jake Allen to a five-year contract.

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Jake Allen Signs 5-Year Extension with Devils at Bargain Price

Veteran goaltender Jake Allen has signed a five-year contract extension with the New Jersey Devils, carrying a surprisingly low $1.8 million average annual value (AAV).

Jake Allen News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Stanley Cup Champion Goaltender Inks New Deal

The New Jersey Devils have re-signed former Stanley Cup Champion goaltender to their team. The Devils have signed Jake Allen to a five-year contract. Allen’s new contract is worth $1.8 million per season.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / June 30

New Jersey Devils Extend Qualifying Offers To Two Players

The New Jersey Devils have extended qualifying offers to defenseman Luke Hughes and forward Cody Glass. Three players didn’t receive qualifying offers.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Mason Moe News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

How Mason Moe Can Improve the Devils’ Bottom-Six

The New Jersey Devils have drafted a two-way forward in Mason Moe. The organization selected him 90th overall in the third round of the 2025 NHL Draft.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Getting to Know the Devils 2025 NHL Draft Picks

The New Jersey Devils entered the National Hockey League (NHL) Draft with seven picks. They opted to hold on to all seven, drafting players that they hope will become difference makers down the road.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Devils select Conrad Fondrk No. 50 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The New Jersey Devils selected forward Conrad Fondrk of the U.S. National Development Team with the No. 50 overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday.

Jake Allen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Free-agent goaltender may command $5M annually

Pending free agent Jake Allen could be the top goalie available in this year’s free agent class, and he’s certainly approaching it as such.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / June 25

NHL Rumours: New Jersey Devils Goalie Could Be In Demand

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The NHL Draft and the start of free agency in less than a week has the hockey world buzzing. However, there are plenty of rumours to discuss in the lead up to those two events.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 24

3 players Devils must trade in 2025 NHL offseason

The New Jersey Devils returned to the playoffs for the second time in three years. Still, the Devils would fall to the Carolina Hurricanes for the second time in the past three seasons.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 24

Devils linked to big Stars trade after missing on Jonathan Toews

The New Jersey Devils had an extremely disappointing 2024-25 season. With injuries to Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton during the year, they had very little chance to compete against the Carolina Hurricanes in the postseason.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 22

Former Devil Claims Team Considered Drafting Makar Over Hischier in 2017

When the New Jersey Devils were granted the first overall pick in 2017, the consensus seemed to be that they would have to choose between Nolan Patrick and Nico Hischier.

Simon Nemec News / The Hockey Writers / June 22

The Unlikely Redemptive Arc of Devils’ Simon Nemec

It’s no secret that Simon Nemec had a rough start to the 2024-25 season. In August, he suffered a shoulder injury during the Olympic qualifiers, an ailment that plagued him all season long.

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Cody Glass News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21

Devils expected to non-tender Cody Glass

Cody Glass proved to be a useful addition for the Devils down the stretch. However, it appears that won’t be enough to keep him in the fold as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that New Jersey is not expected to receive a qualifying offer at the end of the month which would make him an unrestricted free agent in July.

Shane Lachance News / The Hockey Writers / June 20

Devils Should Give Shane LaChance a Long Look at Training Camp

On Mar. 4, 2025, the New Jersey Devils acquired Edmonton Oilers‘ left wing prospect Shane LaChance in exchange for facilitating a trade between the Oilers and Boston Bruins for Trent Frederic.

New Jersey Devils News / Full Press Hockey / June 19

New Jersey Devils Offseason of Change Has Just Begun

The New Jersey Devils are going to have a new look to them next season. President and General Manager Tom Fitzgerald vowed to make changes to the roster.

Marcus Nilson News / Inside The Rink / June 19

2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Eric Nilson

Eric Nilson is a 6-foot, 115-pound right-shot center from Calgary, Alberta. The recently turned 18-year-old spent this past season with Djurgardens IF in the Swedish J20 Nationell League and contributed 12 goals and 26 assists in 37 regular season games.

Erik Haula News / Field Level Media / June 18

Predators reacquire Erik Haula from Devils

After a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, the Nashville Predators made a splash in the offseason trade market on Wednesday. Nashville reacquired forward Erik Haula from the New Jersey Devils for defenseman Jeremy Hanzel and a 2025 fourth-round pick.

Erik Haula News / NHL Trade Talk / June 18

Predators Acquire Erik Haula in Veteran-for-Prospect Trade with Devils

The Nashville Predators have acquired 34-year-old forward Erik Haula from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for 22-year-old defenseman Jeremy Hanzel and a 2025 fourth-round pick (#99 overall), the teams announced on June 18, 2025.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / June 16

Devils Feeding Switzerland’s First Six Players for 2026 Olympics

The New Jersey Devils should be referred to as the New Jersey Swiss Devils for the next few months. As the 2026 Olympic Winter Games approach, the participating countries are sharing the first few players on their roster.

Luke Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / June 13

As the Devils’ top priority, what could Luke Hughes’ contract look like?

The New Jersey Devils are looking towards the off-season, and locking up one of their top players sounds like the first order of business. According to a team source, the Devils’ top priority is (unsurprisingly) getting defenseman Luke Hughes locked up in short order.

New Jersey Devils News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Devils Predicted to Land All-Star to Massively Improve Roster

The New Jersey Devils fell short of their goal of winning the Stanley Cup this year, but the team did make the postseason. New Jersey was bounced out in the first round of the playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes, and they just couldn't muster up enough to get over the hump.

Jack Hughes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Devils’ Jack Hughes on-ice video after shoulder surgery will hype up fans

The New Jersey Devils got back in the playoffs this season, but they weren’t able to have a long stay in the postseason. The Devils bowed out in the first round of the Eastern Conference bracket in five games against the Carolina Hurricanes, but things are looking up in New Jersey.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / June 8

NHL Rumours: New Jersey Devils Hope to Extend Defensive Duo

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the Stanley Cup Final, but we have plenty of rumours to discuss. The focus may be on the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 6

Stars will find it's not easy to upgrade from Peter DeBoer

Stars had to move on from Peter DeBoer, but upgrading will be tough

The Dallas Stars fired head coach Peter DeBoer on Friday, less than a week after the team was eliminated in the Western Conference Final for the third year in a row.

Examining if firing DeBoer was the right move for the Stars

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Kraken fire assistant coaches

Ex-Red Wings HC Derek Lalonde joins Maple Leafs' coaching staff

Possible Mitch Marner trade options popping up for Maple Leafs

Chicago Blackhawks choose not to retain several players