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It's been well documented how important Connor Brown is to this Devils lineup, even if he is in a depth role in 2026-27 rather than the top-six role he ended up in last season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

3 Takeaways From Devils’ 5-2 Loss to Avalanche

The New Jersey Devils were seeking their fifth straight win on Wednesday night in a rematch against the Colorado Avalanche in the second game of their western road trip.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Devils News & Rumors: Dillon Scratched, Evangelista & Brown Return, & More

The New Jersey Devils may be less than ten games into the 2026-27 season, but they’ve already earned a fascinating reputation for inconsistency. Special teams and 5-on-5 struggles persist, but they’ve also been an offensive juggernaut at times, paving the way for a 5-4-0 record.

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New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Devils Activate Connor Brown; Reassign Stefan Noesen

The New Jersey Devils are swapping out middle-six wingers. According to a team announcement, the Devils activated Connor Brown from the injured reserve.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Devils Place Connor Brown on IR, Recall Stefan Noesen From Utica

The New Jersey Devils announced a couple of roster moves on Monday, placing forward Connor Brown on injured reserve (IR) and recalling forward Stefan Noesen from the Utica Comets, the Devils’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 12

Devils Recall Stefan Noesen, Place Connor Brown On IR

The New Jersey Devils have announced two transactions this morning, calling forward Stefan Noesen from the Utica Comets, their AHL affiliate. At the same time, the club has placed forward Connor Brown on injured reserve while dealing with an injury that dates back to Sept.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / October 11

What Will the Lineup Look Like When Connor Brown Returns?

Going into this season, the state plan from head coach Sheldon Keefe was to play a fourth line of Amadeus Lombardi, Cody Glass, and Connor Brown. Unfortunately, Connor Brown sustained an injury in practice at the end of the preseason, holding him out of these first two weeks of regular season action.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 11

Jesper Boqvist is forcing the New Jersey Devils to make a really hard decision with Connor Brown

The New Jersey Devils had a great showing on Saturday afternoon, scoring four goals against the Vancouver Canucks in a big bounce back from two disappointing games against the New York Islanders and Utah Mammoth.

NHL News / Utah On Ice / October 6

Utah Mammoth vs. St. Louis Devils: Preview and more

The Utah Mammoth are now 2-1-0 after an unfortunate loss on Sunday night to the New York Rangers. However, they will have a solid chance to get back into the win column tonight at the New Jersey Devils.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 6

Absence makes the Connor Brown grow fonder

The New Jersey Devils have been struggling offensively to start the season. No forward has a 5v5 goal this year, and only Jack Hughes has any goal, and that came in overtime against the Philadelphia Flyers, who haven’t won a game in their first four.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 30

The Devils' surplus of depth alleviates the short-term Connor Brown injury

Bad news broke on Wednesday afternoon, when it was announced that veteran forward and second-year New Jersey Devil Connor Brown would miss the first two games of the season due to a minor injury sustained at practice.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Connor Brown

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 / August 31

Connor Brown is facing an uphill climb to repeat his success with the New Jersey Devils

Connor Brown probably wasn't supposed to be one of the New Jersey Devils' most important forwards last season. When Tom Fitzgerald signed Brown to a four-year,

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Connor Brown

The 2025-26 season did not go as planned for the New Jersey Devils. Instead of heading to the postseason for the second year in a row, the team faced numerous injuries and inconsistencies, resulting in a seventh-place finish in the Metropolitan Division.

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 1, 2025

Former Oilers winger Connor Brown signs four-year deal with New Jersey Devils

After watching the Los Angeles Kings pluck Corey Perry in free agency, the Edmonton Oilers are now losing another depth piece as Connor Brown has signed a deal with the Devil(s).

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27, 2025

Insider says Oilers winger will test free-agent market

As the Edmonton Oilers continue to create the necessary cap space to retain defenseman Evan Bouchard on a long-term deal this summer, more cap casualties will be had.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 27, 2025

Oilers’ Connor Brown reportedly expected to test UFA market

A depth player who has come up clutch for the Edmonton Oilers in the past might be moving on. According to multiple reports, forward Connor Brown is expected to go to free agency.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 2, 2025

Oilers’ Connor Brown to return to lineup for Game 1 of Stanley Cup Finals

The Edmonton Oilers are expected to be a little bit healthier to start their Stanley Cup Final rematch against the Florida Panthers, as winger Connor Brown will be returning to the lineup for Game 1 on Wednesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / June 2, 2025

Oilers F Connor Brown available for Game 1 vs. Panthers

Edmonton forward Connor Brown, who has been sidelined by an undisclosed injury, practiced on Sunday and will be available when the Oilers play the visiting Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Blade of Steel / May 26, 2025

NHL DoPS Makes Official Decision on Alex Petrovic's Suspension Fate After Dirty Elbow to Connor Brown

Connor Brown has been stellar for the Oilers in these playoffs, but after taking a tough hit from Alex Petrovic, the Stars defenseman has learned his DoPS fate.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 25, 2025

Oilers’ Connor Brown leaves Game 3 vs. Stars with undisclosed injury

The Edmonton Oilers will be without winger Connor Brown for the rest of Sunday’s Game 3 against the Dallas Stars, as he left the game with an undisclosed injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 21, 2025

Oilers’ Connor Brown a game-time decision for Game 1 against Stars

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor Brown will be a game-time decision for Game 1 of the Western Conference Final versus the Dallas Stars. Brown did not participate in morning practice, where Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said that Brown would be a game-time decision.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 7, 2025

How Connor Brown Has Become a Playoff Beast for the Oilers

Connor Brown has officially transformed into a playoff monster, and the Edmonton Oilers are benefiting in a big way. After a quiet 2023-24 regular season where he posted just four goals and 12 points over 71 games, Brown found his stride in the postseason, becoming a key penalty killer and important depth piece.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / January 1, 2025

Oilers Forward Connor Brown Reveals The Reason Behind His Surge in Scoring

Signing Connor Brown looked like a disaster last year, but after slowly finding his game following a major injury, he's now being promoted in the lineup and scoring at an impressive rate.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 17, 2024

Oilers’ Connor Brown scores 100th career goal amid resurgent season

Goal number 100 found its way into the back of the net Monday night as Connor Brown hit a huge career milestone. It probably took longer than Brown wanted, now in his 10th NHL season, but it couldn’t come at a better time for the Edmonton Oilers.