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Former NHL Executive Weighs In on Quinn Hughes’ Canucks Future

Speculation surrounding Quinn Hughes’ long-term Vancouver Canucks future continues to grow. With the Canucks facing major structural uncertainty after head coach Rick Tocchet's exit, questions are mounting about whether their captain might eventually push for a move to join his brothers in New Jersey to play for the Devils.

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Jacob Markstrom and the New Jersey Devils Are a Perfect Match

The New Jersey Devils were in desperate need of a goaltender after not making the playoffs during the 2023-24 season. Throughout the year, Devils President and General Manager Tom Fitzgerald narrowed his list down to one guy.

Johnathan Kovacevic News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1

Devils’ Johnathan Kovacevic to undergo knee surgery

In the wake of their elimination from the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, many New Jersey Devils are beginning to reveal the injuries they were playing through.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

New Jersey Devils’ 3 Stars of April

The New Jersey Devils had a busy April, closing out the regular season with a 2-4-0 record before advancing to the playoffs. The season was filled with heartache and adversity, but the team still managed to secure the third-best record in the Metropolitan Division.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1

Devils Notes: Markstrom, Pesce, Lazar, Palat

Despite a five-game loss to the Hurricanes in the first round, Jacob Markström backstopped his Devils with one of the best goaltending performances of the postseason.

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What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

Forgotten NHL players from the 1980s

20 NHL players from the 1990s you probably forgot about

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

New Jersey Devils most to blame for Round 1 loss to Hurricanes

For the fifth consecutive time, the Carolina Hurricanes have knocked the New Jersey Devils out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After blowing a 3-0 Game 5 lead and eventually losing 5-4 in double overtime in Raleigh, Sheldon Keefe’s troops are the first team to be eliminated from the postseason.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / April 30

Injuries Derail Devils' Once Promising Season

On Dec. 27, the New Jersey Devils sat atop the Eastern Conference standings with a 24-11-3 record (51 points) and looked like a strong contender. Unfortunately for them, it all went downhill from there.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30

Jeff Blashill, Jeff Halpern, Jay Leach drawing interest for head-coaching vacancies

Bruins assistant coach Jay Leach and Lightning assistant coaches Jeff Blashill and Jeff Halpern are among the names under consideration for the eight active head coaching vacancies across the league, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Dissecting the New Jersey Devils’ Demise in 2024-25

The New Jersey Devils’ first round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes is now over, as they fell 4 games to 1. In those five contests, they scored just three goals that neither Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier or Timo Meier factored in on. It’s tough to place blame on the players because they raised their game and did as well as they could.

NHL News / Full Press Hockey / April 30

New Jersey Devils Let Hurricanes Dictate Too Much of the Play

The New Jersey Devils have been eliminated from the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was a familiar tune as the Devils fell to the Carolina Hurricanes once again.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

3 Takeaways from Devils’ Blown 3-0 Lead in Game 5 to End Season

On Tuesday evening, the New Jersey Devils headed south to try to keep their season alive as they were down three games to one against the Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

3 Takeaways From the Devils’ 5-2 Game 4 Loss to the Hurricanes

On Sunday, April 27, the New Jersey Devils and the Carolina Hurricanes faced off for Game 4 at the Prudential Center. The Devils were coming off the momentum of their double OT win on Friday and needed another win to tie the series.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / April 28

Devils Injury Woes Continue for Game 5

The New Jersey Devils are battling to stay alive against the Carolina Hurricanes. Trailing 3-1 in the series, the Devils need all the help they can get in Game 5.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / April 28

New Jersey Devils on the Brink of Elimination After Game Four Loss

The New Jersey Devils lost 5-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday afternoon at the Rock. The Devils weren’t sharp early and were thoroughly outplayed for the first 21 minutes of the game, going down 0-3 before finding their legs.

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Frederik Andersen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27

Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen to be evaluated for injury

Despite securing a commanding 3-1 lead in their Round One series against the New Jersey Devils, the Carolina Hurricanes could have a different look between the pipes for their remaining games.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 26

Having found life, Devils to host Hurricanes for Game 4

A late-night sprint down the ice late Friday night provided Simon Nemec redemption, offered a path back into the Eastern Conference quarterfinals for the New Jersey Devils -- and reminded the Carolina Hurricanes of the precarious nature of their position as favorites in the series.

Simon Nemec News / Breakaway on SI / April 26

Devils Rookie Makes Franchise History

The goal New Jersey Devils rookie Simon Nemec scored is the play dreams are made of for NHL players. In the second overtime period against the Carolina Hurricanes, the 2022 first-round pick skated into the offensive zone carrying the puck with a poise a 21-year-old rarely possesses in the postseason.

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / April 26

NHL roundup: Devils top Canes in 2OT, avoid 3-0 hole

Simon Nemec scored 2:36 into the second overtime Friday night for the New Jersey Devils, who got back into their Eastern Conference first-round series with a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 at Newark, N.J.

Simon Nemec News / Field Level Media / April 26

Watch: Devils outlast Hurricanes on Simon Nemec's 2OT goal

Simon Nemec scored 2:36 into the second overtime Friday night for the New Jersey Devils, who got back into their Eastern Conference first-round series with a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Jonas Siegenthaler News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25

Devils get Jonas Siegenthaler boost in crucial Game 3 vs. Hurricanes

The New Jersey Devils trail the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. New Jersey enters Game 3 without a win in the matchup.

New Jersey Devils News / House of Hockey / April 25

Devils Down Two Key Defensemen to Injuries Ahead of Crucial Game 3

The New Jersey Devils are down 2-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes, and now, they've announced two brutal losses ahead of a must-win Game 3. The 2024/25 season has been good overall to the New Jersey Devils, but late in the year, the talented young team have been hampered by injuries, and that hasn't stopped in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

New Jersey Devils News / House of Hockey / April 24