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Top-Three Pick on the Verge of Demanding Trade Due to Lack of Trust With Coach

Simon Nemec was once a can't miss prospect for New Jersey, but now it appears he could be ready to demand a trade due to a rift with Sheldon Keefe. Back in the 2022 NHL Draft, many believed that the New Jersey Devils had landed a key piece of their blue line for the future, with the team using the No.

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Former Devil Daniel Sprong Signs With the KHL’s CSKA Moscow

Former New Jersey Devils forward Daniel Sprong inked a one-year deal with CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), as announced by the team on its site.

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Nico Daws News / The Hockey Writers / 8 hours ago

Nico Daws Has a Place on the Devils Roster…For Now

Now that the New Jersey Devils have re-signed Jake Allen, it’s safe to say that their goaltending tandem is locked in for the upcoming season, with Jacob Markstrom as their starter and Allen backing him up.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / 11 hours ago

Summer Series: The Defining Moments of the New Jersey Devils

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.

NHL News / House of Hockey / July 22

Brad Marchand Calls Out Jack Hughes' Ungrateful Comments on Playing in the NHL

Devils' Jack Hughes recently said it was tough playing his first year in the NHL, and Panthers' Brad Marchand called him out, saying it must be hard to be rich.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / July 22

Devils' Top Offseason Priority Still Waiting

The New Jersey Devils had a clear top priority for this offseason. After improving during the 2024-2025 season, the Devils are looking to take another step forward in 2025-2026.

Dougie Hamilton News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22

Dougie Hamilton Trade On Hold as Devils Wait on 2 Defensemen

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton is one of the more intriguing names floating on the NHL trade market, but according to James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now, his potential move may be on hold due to a pair of wild cards.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

New Jersey Devils’ 10 Best Goaltenders of All-Time

The New Jersey Devils have had notable stretches of dominant goaltending in their history. From 2003 to 2008, only one other netminder besides Martin Brodeur won the Vezina Trophy.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 21

Revisited McDavid-to-Devils Trade Pitch Could Have Delivered Quinn Hughes to Oilers

A popular poll account on X.com was revisited this weekend. After two years and the draft picks in the proposed trade were selected, we now know what that hypothetical trade would have looked like, and debate over who would have won the deal was motivation for some interesting comments.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / July 21

NHL Rumours: Trade Market for New Jersey Devils D-Man

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re in the dog days of summer, but that doesn’t mean that the rumours have stopped. Teams have already made most of their signings, but that has given way to trade chatter.

New Jersey Devils News / House of Hockey / July 20

New Jersey Devils May Be Forced to Trade Young Goaltender

The New Jersey Devils have a good chance to push for a Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance in 2025/26, but their roster may force them to trade Nico Daws.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 20

Blue Jackets Have Significant Ground to Make Up Against the Devils

As we saw in Part 1 of our 2025 Blue Jackets’ Summer Series, the team has made progress against the Carolina Hurricanes. But as we turn our attention to another formidable Metropolitan Division foe in the New Jersey Devils, the Blue Jackets have significant ground to make up.

Dougie Hamilton News / Athlon Sports / July 19

Devils Predicted to Trade Dougie Hamilton to West Powerhouse

One name that has been mentioned around the trade block recently is star defender Dougie Hamilton of the New Jersey Devils. As New Jersey plans for the future, the team has discussed Hamilton in different deals around the league.

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Dougie Hamilton News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

Devils Shouldn’t Rush to Trade Dougie Hamilton

The chaos that comes with the start of free agency has come and gone, but the New Jersey Devils still have a few items to check off their bucket list this summer.

Sigge Holmgren News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Devils’ Gamble on Sigge Holmgren Was One Worth Taking

When Swedish offensive defenseman Sigge Holmgren heard his name called by the New Jersey Devils in the sixth round of the 2025 NHL Draft, even he was surprised.

Dougie Hamilton News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Red Wings Predicted to Trade For Devils' Dougie Hamilton

The Detroit Red Wings have seen better days as an organization. Detroit is one of the more historic franchises in the NHL, but the team hasn't qualified for the playoffs since the 2015-16 season.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15

The Devils have spent efficiently this summer

The Devils had a disappointing first-round exit in this year’s playoffs, which capped off a frustrating season marked by injuries to key players, inconsistent play, and a bottom six that underperformed.

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Erik Haula News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

New Jersey Devils’ 2024-25 Report Cards: Erik Haula

The 2024-25 season ended for the New Jersey Devils after their first-round exit in the playoffs at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes. The Devils made

Patrik Elias News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Patrik Elias’ Case as a Hall of Famer

The first New Jersey Devils game I ever attended was on March 17, 2009. My three older brothers and I had begged my parents for months for tickets to a game, and we ended up at the brand-new Prudential Center for a legendary 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

Thomas Bordeleau News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Meet the Newest New Jersey Devil: Thomas Bordeleau

Amidst the chaos of free agency beginning on July 1, there have also been trades that have happened throughout the free agency period. On July 2, the San Jose Sharks traded Thomas Bordeleau to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Shane Bowers.

Daniel Sprong News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 13

Veteran winger receiving KHL interest

Despite putting up two straight seasons of more than 40 points, Daniel Sprong’s free agent market last summer could be described as tepid as best. Now, coming off a year that saw him spend time with three different organizations and an extended stint in the minors, it’s fair to suggest that his market is even weaker this time around.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 13

Who could be centerpiece of blockbuster Canucks-Devils deal?

Could Quinn Hughes and Dougie Hamilton be centerpiece of blockbuster Canucks-Devils deal?

Speculation surrounding a potential reunion of the Hughes brothers in New Jersey continues to swirl.

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Jesper Bratt News / Daily Faceoff / July 13

Jesper Bratt has high expectations for Devils – and himself – in 2025-26

This story originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. The 2024–25 season was Jesper Bratt’s best to date.

New Jersey Devils News / Full Press Hockey / July 5

New Jersey Devils Offseason Hindered By Luke Hughes Extension

The New Jersey Devils offseason has not been as intense as it was last year. Recall that the acquisition of Paul Cotter, Johnathan Kovacevic, and Jacob Markstrom, along with the signings of Brett Pesce, Stefan Noesen, and Brenden Dillon, helped Tom Fitzgerald reshape the roster to be tougher to play against.

Cody Glass News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Devils re-sign Cody Glass to two-year contract

On Wednesday, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald announced that the team has signed forward Cody Glass to a two-year contract extension. The deal carries an AAV of $2.5 million through the 2026-27 season.

Jake Allen News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

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.