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New Jersey Devils' newcomers might take time to adjust in the regular season

The Devils have undergone quite a few changes in the off-season. In terms of departures, they lost Simon Nemec, Jacob Markstrom, and a couple of depth forwards.

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Devils' usage of Cody Glass might alleviate some of Nico Hischier's defensive responsibility

For a number of seasons, New Jersey Devils' captain Nico Hischier has been subject to some of the most difficult deployment in the entire National Hockey League.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 30

Devils' two late-round 2026 CHL draftees boosting start-of-season stock

With their last two picks in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, Sunny Mehta and the New Jersey Devils' scouting department chose Canadian Hockey League (CHL) forwards Luke Wilfley and Quinn McKenzie.

Dawson Mercer News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 30

Dawson Mercer starts the New Jersey Devils season in an unfamiliar place

The New Jersey Devils are starting the 2026-27 with more forward depth than they’ve had in a long time. After prioritizing building up the forward group

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 30

Sheldon Keefe reveals the initial plan with Remi Poirier

The New Jersey Devils are preparing for the start of the 2026-27 season , with opening night taking place on Thursday with a home opener against the Philadelphia Flyers.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

New Jersey Devils News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Devils Reveal Disappointing Injury News Before Season Opener

New Jersey Devils forward Connor Brown will sit out the first two games of the 2026-27 season after sustaining an injury in practice this week, team reporter Amanda Stein reported Wednesday.

Declan Chisholm News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Declan Chisholm

The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, but last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid start.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 30

Can the Devils Make Managing Three Goaltenders Work? We’re About to Find Out.

A few years ago, I wrote a piece about whether or not NHL teams that don’t have a franchise goaltender should reconsider traditional hockey thought processes and carry three goaltenders.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 30

Devils in the Details – 9/30/26: Off We Go Edition

Ah, hockey is back. The 2026-2027 regular season is underway! Here are your links for today: The roster: “Training camp showed a Devils team returning in good spirits.

Daniil Orlov News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 30

Is Daniil Orlov the most NHL-ready defense prospect in the Devils' system?

Daniil Orlov isn't the best defense prospect within the New Jersey Devils system. In fact, he likely isn't even their second-best Russian defense prospect; his ceiling is far lower than that of Anton Silaev and likely lower than 2026 second-rounder Nikita Shcherbakov, too.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 29

5 New Jersey Devils players who will make their NHL debut this season

The New Jersey Devils have an interesting dilemma on their hands this offseason. After Sunny Mehta went scorched Earth this offseason to add quality depth to the roster, there aren’t many holes.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 29

Should the New Jersey Devils be going after Simon Edvinsson?

The New Jersey Devils have already finalized a trade with the Detroit Red Wings this season, sending a fourth-round pick to Motor City for Amadeus Lombardi.

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New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 29

Devils ranked as 10th-most valuable franchise in the National Hockey League

Sportico's NHL franchise valuations came out Tuesday morning. As expected, the list was headlined by the league's biggest markets: the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and Montreal Canadiens predictably found themselves right at the top, with the league-highest Maple Leafs getting placed at about $4.8 billion.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 29

National insiders continue to sleep on the New Jersey Devils entering the regular season

Early Tuesday morning, Sportsnet released a piece where they polled each of their NHL insiders on which teams would end up at the top of their respective divisions and who would ultimately win the Stanley Cup.

Luke Evangelista News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 29

Luke Evangelista could be a major X-Factor this season for the Devils

New Jersey Devils General Manager Sunny Mehta has been proactive this offseason, showcasing his ambition by acquiring Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators and signing him to a five-year contract worth $36.25 million.

Quinn Hughes News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 29

NHL Insider has Quinn Hughes playing in New Jersey for the 2027-28 NHL Season

On the most recent episode of the Chris Johnston Show, host Julian McKenzie asked The Athletic reporter where Quinn Hughes will play in the 2027-28 NHL season.

Jonas Siegenthaler News / The Hockey Writers / September 29

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Jonas Siegenthaler

The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, but last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid start.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 29

Goaltending the weakest link for New Jersey Devils in the Jack Hughes Era...again

Going into the offseason, there were a lot of questions that needed to be answered by the New Jersey Devils and new general manager Sunny Mehta. How would Mehta add to the offense?

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 29

New Jersey Devils Prospects Update: Three Prospects Who Raised Their Stock in Camp

For players not on the bubble, camp is less about making the team, but leaving an impression. Here are three prospects who did that this year. The 24-year-old defenseman looked confident in the preseason, even scoring a highlight goal off a nice feed drifting down into the slot.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 28

The New Jersey Devils are going into the 2026-27 season with a ridiculously low amount of cap space

The New Jersey Devils have set their final roster, and they are ready for the season to begin on Thursday, October 1st. Right before the final rosters were due, the Devils made a move to add goaltender Remi Poirier from the Dallas Stars through waivers.