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New Jersey Devils Facing Difficult Ultimatum With Newly-Signed Top Prospect: May Leave NHL Mid-Season

The Devils are excited about the arrival of Arseny Gritsyuk, but an out-clause in his contract could see him return to the KHL rather quickly. The New

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Devils Forward Has NHL's Best Contract

More than in any other North American sport, contracts mean everything in the NHL. The league has a far lower salary cap and fewer ways to manipulate said cap, teams need to manage their contracts carefully or risk disaster.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / July 31

Devils Need Meier & Hughes Chemistry to Maximize Success

When the New Jersey Devils traded for Timo Meier in February of 2023, he seemed like he’d be a perfect match alongside Jack Hughes. He’s big, physical, and capable of scoring 40 goals in a season.

Jack Hughes News / Athlon Sports / July 31

NJ Devils Forward Tops List of 'NHL’s Best Contracts' for 2025-26 Season

The New Jersey Devils made the playoffs last season after a one-year hiatus. For the franchise to become a steady playoff presence, they will need to build a strong foundation around a star player under, ideally, a contract that allows the Devils some room for surrounding him with enough talent.

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How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / July 29

3 Devils Who Must Step Up in 2025-26

After spending the last few seasons as a dark horse within the Metropolitan Division, the New Jersey Devils are due for a breakout year. With a solidified goalie tandem, a strong blue line, and a star-studded top six, they are expected to reach new heights during the upcoming season.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / July 29

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: New Jersey Devils’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

Devils’ Gritsyuk Ready to Compete for NHL Spot After KHL Success

Gagarin Cup winner with Avangard and Olympic silver medalist in 2022, New Jersey Devils’ forward Arseny Gritsyuk spent his last two seasons with SKA St.

Dougie Hamilton News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

Does Dougie Hamilton Still Have a Place on the Devils 4 Years In?

On July 28, 2021, the New Jersey Devils made one of the most significant free-agent signings in franchise history, inking star defenseman Dougie Hamilton to a seven-year, $63 million contract, making him the highest-paid player on the roster.

Brian Halonen News / The Hockey Writers / July 26

Brian Halonen Should Be 'Next Man Up' for Devils in 2025-26

With limited cap space, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald did a pretty respectable job of upgrading the depth within his forward group. While there’s probably work to be done to be labeled a Stanley Cup contender, they’re certainly in a much better place than they were a month ago.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / July 25

How the New Jersey Devils Past Decade of Draft Picks Re-Shaped the Team

For much of the 2010s, the New Jersey Devils were defined by mediocrity and missed opportunities. After an unexpected run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2012, the franchise entered a period of rebuilding marked by roster turnover, coaching changes, and overall challenges on both the front and back ends.

Thomas Bordeleau News / The Hockey Writers / July 24

Devils Sign Thomas Bordeleau to 1-Year Deal

The New Jersey Devils have signed Thomas Bordeleau to a one-year, two-way deal. For the upcoming season, his contract is worth $775,000 at the NHL level and $100,000 at the American Hockey League (AHL) level, with a guarantee of $125,000.

Thomas Bordeleau News / Daily Faceoff / July 24

Thomas Bordeleau signs one-year, two-way deal with Devils

On Thursday, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald announced that the team has signed forward Thomas Bordeleau to a one-year, two-way contract.

New Jersey Devils News / House of Hockey / July 23

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.

Daniel Sprong News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

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 / July 23

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 / July 23

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.

New Jersey Devils 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.

New Jersey Devils 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.

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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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.

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.