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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

New Jersey Devils 2025 NHL free agency grades for every signing

The New Jersey Devils made the playoffs for the second time in three seasons, but were eliminated in the first round by the Carolina Hurricanes. It was injuries that doomed the end of the Devils’ 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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New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 14

Grading Devils’ 2025 NHL Draft class

The 2025 NHL Draft has concluded, and the New Jersey Devils had seven picks in this year’s draft. Still, the team would not call a name in the first round of the draft, and would not make a pick until the 50th selection overall.

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.

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.