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Matt Murray News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 30
The Devils should give Matt Murray a PTO look
September is nearly upon us, with rookies reporting to New Jersey Devils training camp less than two weeks away. With that, it's Professional Tryout (PTO) season, and the Devils would be wise to look at a few options.
New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 30
The Devils' thee most underpaid players heading into 2026-27
Looking at the Devils' roster on PuckPedia, their cap sheet is relatively tidy. Sure, in a perfect world, Timo Meier's production matches his underlying
New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / August 30
Goals For Every Returning New Jersey Devils Defenseman in 2026-27 
A bit over a week ago, I wrote about goals for every New Jersey Devils forward for the upcoming season. Now, it is time for the the blueline to get its look.
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?"
Jack Hughes News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 29
Don't be surprised if Jack Hughes becomes close to a $30 million player when he hits free agency
The modern NFL quarterback is taking about 20-25% of their team’s salary cap. That wasn’t always how it worked. It moved that way over time. In the 1990s, that number was around 19% for the stars like Troy Aikman, Drew Bledsoe, and Steve Young.
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.
NHL News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 29
Comparing the Minnesota Wild roster to the New Jersey Devils roster shows they are surprisingly close
This offseason will be remembered for two things: this was the offseason where contracts hit a different octave thanks to Leo Carlsson’s $18 million offer sheet and Cale Makar’s $20.4 million eight-year deal , and this is the offseason where we couldn’t stop talking about Quinn Hughes .
New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 29
The Devils should retry the Jack Hughes - Timo Meier combination
Since being acquired back in the 2022-23 season, Timo Meier has been somewhat disappointing from a box score standpoint despite having the underlying juice to support the acquisition.
New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / August 29
Devils Need to Reunite Siegenthaler and Kovacevic in 2026-27
It’s no secret that the New Jersey Devils are gearing up for their biggest comeback yet. A whirlwind of changes throughout the offseason indicate that the team is on the right track, as the excitement for training camp continues.
New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 28
New Jersey Devils will have to pay up if they really want Quinn Hughes
The Cale Makar contract extension has one direct beneficiary: Cale Makar. If the Colorado Avalanche win another Stanley Cup or multiple Cups, the Avalanche will become beneficiaries as well.
Mikhail Yegorov News / The Hockey Writers / August 28
Devils’ Prospect Mikhail Yegorov Debuts Custom Statistics Platform
The New Jersey Devils have a talented prospect pipeline, but Mikhail Yegorov is at the top of the list – and for good reason. He’s one of the most highly anticipated NHL goalie prospects, with a unique blend of skill, size, and speed.
Mikhail Yegorov News / Daily Faceoff / August 28
Devils’ prospect Mikhail Yegorov announces website to track advanced stats for his career
A promising young netminder is taking how his game is perceived into his own hands. On Friday, New Jersey Devils prospect goaltender Mikhail Yegorov announced on his Instagram page the launch of a new website, overlaying analytics and metrics of his game, going beyond the basic stats – goals-against average, save percentage, shutouts, etc.
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.
Riley Tufte News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 28
Bruins castoff could be an interesting candidate for the Devils bottom six
New Jersey Devils fans might've looked the other way when the team signed Riley Tufte this offseason. After all, the ex-Boston Bruins forward has played just 28 games over five NHL seasons, totaling three goals, one assist, and a -7 rating in those games.
New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / August 28
New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Jesper Bratt
Every team has a lot of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season, but the New Jersey Devils might be at the top of that list. They have a strong team, and last season, they had a strong start but inevitably crumbled and missed the postseason.
Connor Hellebuyck News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 28
Connor Hellebuyck's public trade request changes nothing for the New Jersey Devils
Thursday afternoon, all-world goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made his private trade request from earlier in the off-season public, having his agent put out a statement on his behalf.
New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / August 29
2026-27 New Jersey Devils Season Preview
The New Jersey Devils enter the 2026–27 season with a revamped forward group. The Devils added scoring punch, forward depth, and veteran goaltending while parting ways with their longtime starter and a top defensive prospect.
Ilya Kovalchuk News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 28
Where Ilya Kovalchuk ranks in the top New Jersey Devils forwards of all time
Ilya Kovalchuk may be one of the most famous New Jersey Devils players of all time, but how does he rank when it comes to on-ice performance? When you look at the contracts he was offered during his time in New Jersey, one may think that his performance must be commensurate.
Bobby Holik News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 28
Revisiting one of the greatest trades in New Jersey Devils history, when the Devils acquired Bobby Holik
August 28th may not hold much significance to Devils fans at first glance, but when you take a look at what occurred on that day in 1992, you begin to realize how important that date is for the history of the franchise.
New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 28
New video shows that the biggest fear for Luke Hughes is no longer an issue
Sheldon Keefe is going into his third season as head coach of the New Jersey Devils. During the offseason, new GM Sunny Mehta committed to Keefe as the head coach, but he worked with him to revamp the coaching staff, including bringing in former Harvard head coach Ted Donato . Training camp has obviously been important for Keefe.
Frederik Gauthier News / Professor Press Box / August 26
Frederik Gauthier Never Became a Maple Leafs Star. But He Found a Place.
There are some hockey players you remember for reasons that have very little to do with their statistics. Frederik Gauthier is one of those players. When he was coming through the Maple Leafs organization, Gauthier always seemed to be around.
Samu Salminen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22
Devils Prospect Samu Salminen Weighing Professional Options
While it has looked like some NCAA seniors would be eligible to return for a fifth season, that potential option is now on hold. The proposed ‘five for five’ rule is now not being implemented for the upcoming year thanks to a stay request in The U.S.
Fact Check: Are Tate McRae and The Kid Laroi Back Together After Their 2025 Split?
Cryptic social media activity and viral photos have pop culture fans questioning whether two major chart-toppers secretly reignited their romance. After dating for over a year, Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI officially ended their high-profile relationship in July 2025.
New Jersey Devils News / Yardbarker / August 11
Devils’ goaltending gamble could define their 2026-27 season
The New Jersey Devils spent the summer adding pieces to an offense that needed help. That part of the plan is easy to understand. What happens in net? Well, that gets a little murkier.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 8
Calgary Flames rebuilt the wrong half of their roster
There is plenty to like about what the Calgary Flames are building. Just do not ask who is going to score.
Topias Vilen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29
Devils Re-Sign Topias Vilen To One-Year, Two-Way Deal
The New Jersey Devils have come to terms on a new contract with defenseman Topias Vilen. He has signed a one-year, two-way deal for the 2026-27 season that will pay $850K at the NHL level and $150K at the AHL level per James Nichols of NJD Hockey Now.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16
Anthony Mantha leaves Penguins to sign with division rival
As expected, the Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their leading goal scorer, as Anthony Mantha agreed to a deal with the a Metropolitan division rival.
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