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Over the past few years as head coach, Sheldon Keefe has relied too much on perimeter play. On the power play, the Devils pass the puck around too much, looking for Dougie Hamilton and Luke Hughes to consistently generate offense.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 28

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Dougie Hamilton

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 3

Eric Tulsky is the face of the new wave of NHL general managers

As the Stanley Cup Final is set to begin, one question that is always raised is “what will other teams learn from the finalists?” Teams often copy off of the winners to try and replicate their success, so what lessons can be pulled from the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights and how they are built?

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2

Maple Leafs hire Judd Brackett, Freddie Hamilton

The Minnesota Wild will lose a core piece of their scouting room before the NHL Draft. Director of Amateur Scouting Judd Brackett has left the club for an assistant general manager position with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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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.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Dougie Hamilton

The New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 season was a whirlwind of unpredictability, featuring no shortage of injuries, instability, and scoring slumps. Despite making a decent push at the very end of the season, they were unable to secure a postseason spot.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / April 17

NHL Rumors: Simon Nemec, Nico Hischier and Sheldon Keefe

The New Jersey Devils have hired a new general manager in Sunny Mehta, a day after holding exit meetings following a season where they missed the playoffs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

3 Takeaways From Devils’ Sluggish 6-2 Loss to Penguins

For the first time this season, the New Jersey Devils headed into a contest officially knowing their fate, as they were eliminated just two days prior.

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / March 29

Dougie Hamilton, Jack Hughes fuel Devils' comeback over Blackhawks

Dougie Hamilton and Jack Hughes scored 19 seconds apart late in the third period to help the New Jersey Devils rally for a 5-3 win against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday evening in Newark, N.J.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / March 24

Devils’ Dougie Hamilton Set to Skate in 900th NHL Game

New Jersey Devils’ defenseman Dougie Hamilton is about to reach an impressive career milestone: Tonight against the Dallas Stars, he will skate in his 900th-career NHL games.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / March 6

Devils News & Rumors: Nemec Agent Switch, Dougie Hamilton, Third Jersey

According to Moneypuck, the New Jersey Devils have just a 1.7% chance to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. All attention is now turned to today’s 3:00 PM EST Trade Deadline, where they’ll have a chance to start taking steps to make sure these crises don’t continue into next season.

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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.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / February 27

How much should the Devils sell at the trade deadline?

With 58 points through 59 games, the Devils are 13 points back of the third seed in the Metropolitan Division and 14 points back of the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Penguins react to beating Devils in first game without Sidney Crosby

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 27

Mammoth Interested In Dougie Hamilton

Add the Mammoth to the list of teams that have kicked the tires on Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton, says David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. Whether the feeling is reciprocal remains to be seen.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / February 13

The Athletic’s James Mirtle predicts Dougie Hamilton will end up in Toronto

Could New Jersey Devils defenceman Dougie Hamilton be the solution to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defensive needs? Heading into this year’s trade deadline, the veteran blueliner is one of the biggest names reportedly available on the market.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

The Devils are continuing to shop Dougie Hamilton

After all the drama a couple weeks ago which saw Dougie Hamilton get healthy scratched, and the various statements from both Hamilton’s agent and the New Jersey Devils management about the situation, it’s been a bit more quieter on that front.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / January 14

NHL Rumors: Dougie Hamilton and Marc-André Fleury Buzz

The New Jersey Devils remain one of the more fascinating teams in the NHL rumor cycle. Dougie Hamilton’s uncertain future has pushed New Jersey into the middle of several major storylines.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 14

Maple Leafs trade rumours: Is Dougie Hamilton a potential option?

With Chris Tanev potentially out long-term, the Toronto Maple Leafs could be looking to add veteran presence on the blue line heading towards this year’s trade deadline.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Devils Trade Dougie Hamilton to Sharks in Suggested Deal

There has been a ton of drama surrounding Dougie Hamilton recently, and after being listed as a healthy scratch in a recent New Jersey Devils game, trade rumors have begun to circulate, as many analysts and fans believe Hamilton’s time with the Devils is coming to an end.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Toronto Maple Leafs linked to Dougie Hamilton

According to a new report from The Fourth Period, the Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in acquiring Dougie Hamilton from the New Jersey Devils. There is some ambiguity in the reasoning behind the report, though it stands to reason that the Maple Leafs could benefit from a defenseman of Hamilton’s archetype.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / January 12

Devils’ season going from bad-to-worse with Dougie Hamilton drama

As if the New Jersey Devils haven’t had enough on their plate this season, what has transpired over the past few days hasn’t done them any favors. This past Sunday, defenseman Dougie Hamilton was a healthy scratch for the Devils’ game against the Winnipeg Jets.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / January 11

Devils’ Dougie Hamilton scratched; agent says player willing to be flexible on trade front

New Jersey Devils’ defenseman Dougie Hamilton will be a healthy scratch for the team’s Sunday matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, Hamilton’s agent J.P. Barry told TSN hockey insider Pierre LeBrun.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Trade Talk / January 10

Dougie Hamilton Scratched as Devils, Agent Explore Trade Options

According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, Dougie Hamilton’s healthy scratch from the New Jersey Devils’ lineup on Saturday might be trade-related. The player is reportedly working with the team to figure out an option to move him, says Hamilton’s agent.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16

Maple Leafs Trade for Dougie Hamilton? Who’s Kidding Who?

Yesterday, there was news that the New Jersey Devils had let it be known that they would be willing to move the great offensive blueliner Dougie Hamilton.