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Devils sign Nathan Legare to one-year contract extension

The New Jersey Devils announced Thursday that the club has signed right winger Nathan Legare to a one-year, two-way contract extension that carries a $775,000 average annual value.

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New Jersey Devils GM Fuels Rumors of Major Shakeup With Cryptic Message

After upgrading their goaltending with an offseason trade for former Calgary Flames net-minder Jakob Markstrom plus the free-agent additions of defensemen Brett Pesce and Brenden Dillon and forwards Stefan Noesen and Tomas Tatar, many expected the New Jersey Devils to be a Stanley Cup contender in 2024.

Nathan Legare News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8

Devils re-sign Nathan Legare to one-year deal

The New Jersey Devils have re-signed forward Nathan Legare to a one-year, two-way, league-minimum contract. Legare spent the bulk of this season in the AHL, where his 102 penalty minutes confidently led the Utica Comets.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / May 8

Devils sign Lenni Hameenaho to entry-level contract

The New Jersey Devils announced Thursday that the club has signed right winger Lenni Hameenaho to a three-year, entry-level contract set to begin in the 2025-26 season.

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New Jersey Devils News / NHL Trade Talk / May 8

Same Group 'Won’t Be Coming Back,' Says Devils GM

New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald told the media on Thursday, “We won’t be coming back with the same group. Because it was just not good enough.” Unhappy with the club’s finish to the season and injury to Jack Hughes, Fitzgerald noted, “I like our group.

Jesper Bratt News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8

Devils' Jesper Bratt undergoes surgery to address multi-season injury

The New Jersey Devils lineup is undergoing a wave of tune ups, check ups, and surgeries to get back to full health after the end of their postseason run.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Devils GM hints at changes after early 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff exit

The New Jersey Devils were the first team eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025 after bowing out to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games in Round 1.

Lenni Hameenaho News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8

Devils expected to sign Lenni Hameenaho to entry-level contract

The New Jersey Devils could receive a boost from Finland next season, as general manager Tom Fitzgerald shares that centerman Lenni Hameenaho is expected to move to North America, per Devils’ team reporter Amanda Stein.

New Jersey Devils News / House of Hockey / May 8

New Jersey Devils GM Confirms Major Changes Will Be Coming to the Roster This Summer

The New Jersey Devils fought hard in round one, but after another playoff failure, GM Tom Fitzgerald has declared that some major changes are on the way.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / May 8

Devils GM Promises Changes to Lineup

The New Jersey Devils entered the 2024-25 season as possible Stanley Cup contenders thanks to young crop of stars and a few key additions that bolstered the rest of the lineup.

Johnathan Kovacevic News / Daily Faceoff / May 8

Devils’ Johnathan Kovacevic undergoes knee surgery, won’t be ready for training camp

New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic underwent knee surgery Thursday and will not be ready to return in time for training camp next season, Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald confirmed per team broadcaster Bill Spaulding.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

New Jersey Devils’ 2024-25 Season Awards

The New Jersey Devils’ season might not have had the happiest of endings, but there was still plenty to celebrate. Their 42-33-7 record was a far cry from the team that finished second to last in the Metropolitan Division in 2023-24.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Devils Fans Deserve to Hear from Jack Hughes

It’s now a little over a year ago that New Jersey Devils’ superstar forward Jack Hughes appeared to bark, “People pay to watch me play!” to Los Angeles Kings’ forward Viktor Arvidsson in response to a late elbow to the head.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Devils Sign Arseniy Gritsyuk to an Entry-Level Contract

On May 6, the New Jersey Devils announced that they have signed Arseniy Gritsyuk to a one-year, entry-level contract. The contract will begin in the 2025-26 season.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

What are the priorities on Devils’ summer shopping list?

The New Jersey Devils’ first-round exit from the playoffs was one of the more predictable outcomes. Facing off against the second-seed Carolina Hurricanes in the Metropolitan Division, the Devils bowed out in just five games.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Devils’ Šimon Nemec Played Through Shoulder Injury for Entire 2024-25 Season

The New Jersey Devils are no stranger to shoulder injuries; in the last couple months alone, star players Jack Hughes, Luke Hughes and Jesper Bratt all have opted for shoulder surgery.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Devils sign prospect Arseniy Gritsyuk to one-year contract

On Tuesday, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the team has signed forward Arsenkiy Gritsyuk to a one-year, entry-level contract, which is set to take effect during the 2025-26 season.

New Jersey Devils News / House of Hockey / May 5

2 Top New Jersey Devils Players Undergo Surgery After First-Round Exit

A pair of top players for the New Jersey Devils have undergone surgical procedures after their Round 1 playoff loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the team has announced.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Devils Stars Head to Worlds with Eyes on Olympics

The New Jersey Devils will have five players participating in the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships, better known as “Worlds”, which begin on May 9th.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / May 6

Scribes float blockbuster trade sending Quinn Hughes to Devils

Hughes has two years remaining on his contract and Canucks president Jim Rutherford acknowledged the defenseman's desire to play with his siblings one day.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 5

Jacob Markstrom open to extension with Devils

James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey NOW: If Tom Fitzgerald is calling about an extension, Jacob Markstrom will pick up the phone. The New Jersey Devils goaltender enters the final year of his deal and open to staying with the Devils a little longer.

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.

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.

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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New Jersey Devils News / Full Press Hockey / April 23

Special Teams Errors Cost New Jersey Devils First Two Games

The New Jersey Devils are trailing the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 in the best-of-seven series after a Game 2 loss by a score of 3-1. This was after a 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the series on Sunday.