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Sheldon Keefe deserves credit for how the New Jersey Devils are playing

The New Jersey Devils went into the season with a few questions. The biggest question surrounded the goaltending, where Nico Daws, David Rittich, and Jake Allen were supposed to be a three-headed monster in net.

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The Devils won't be able to prove their contenders until a matchup 3 months from now

After an impressive victory against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night, the celebration was short-lived after the Devils were crushed by the Colorado Avalanche in the second leg of their two-game road trip.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 30

Sheldon Keefe is considering a less-than-ideal lineup because the team is dealing with ailments

The New Jersey Devils are in a very non-optimal situation with their schedule right now , and they may have to grind out a few wins instead of their expected dominant style.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23

Devils ride hot streak into meeting with resurgent Kings

Arseny Gritsyuk has scored a goal in four straight games for the New Jersey Devils, but coach Sheldon Keefe believes he has even more to offer heading into Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Kings in Newark, N.J.

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New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / October 14

“1-0 Them” Is a Real Problem That The Devils Need to Address

When I talked about my concerns with this Devils team last week, the very first thing that I mentioned was their inability to play from ahead. To that point of the season, they hadn’t led in a game at all thanks to the fact that they regularly surrender the first goal of the game.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 13

NHL Rumors: Scouting the Devils-Senators, and Is Sheldon Keefe on the Hot Seat?

Jim Biringer: Scouts listed to attend yesterday’s Devils – Senators game include the Buffalo Sabres, Vegas Golden Knights, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks,

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 5

New Jersey Devils perimeter play needs to change for the better

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 / All About The Jersey / October 5

Devils in the Details – 10/5/26: Preseason Hockey Edition

Here are your links for today: The Devils followed up the excitement of the season’s first game with a real dud on Saturday against the Islanders. New York took a 6-0 win.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 30

Sheldon Keefe reveals the initial plan with Remi Poirier

The New Jersey Devils are preparing for the start of the 2026-27 season , with opening night taking place on Thursday with a home opener against the Philadelphia Flyers.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

Devils fill out Sheldon Keefe’s coaching staff ahead of critical 2026-27 season

The New Jersey Devils finalized Sheldon Keefe’s coaching staff on Wednesday, announcing four additions to the organization as they continue preparing for a pivotal 2026-27 campaign.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15

Devils Announce New Additions To Coaching Staff

Sheldon Keefe‘s coaching staff in New Jersey is complete. General manager Sunny Mehta has rounded out the group, hiring Ted Donato and AJ MacLean as assistant coaches, Dan Stewart as goaltending coach, and Leo Luongo as Director of Goaltending, the team announced.

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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 / The Lead / May 22

Devils Head Coach Sheldon Keefe Is On the Hot Seat

Sheldon Keefe will officially return as Head Coach of the New Jersey Devils heading into the 2026-27 season, as confirmed by insider Elliotte Friedman on Tuesday.

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Can Sheldon Keefe get the Devils over the hump?

After a disappointing 2025-26 season, some wondered what changes New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta might make to help turn the team’s fortunes around.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19

Devils Announce Coaching Changes, Sheldon Keefe To Stay

The New Jersey Devils announced today that Goaltending Coach Dave Rogalski has been relieved of his duties, and Assistant Coach Sergei Brylin will assume a new role within the organization.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / April 8

Will Sheldon Keefe stay on as Devils head coach?

The future of the New Jersey Devils is suddenly in flux, after the hockey club split from general manager Tom Fitzgerald on Monday, leaving plenty of questions throughout the organization. While filling the general manager role will be the team’s top priority, the move also raises questions about head coach Sheldon Keefe and his future in Newark.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7

Devils Head Coach Sheldon Keefe’s Future Under Evaluation

New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters, including James Nichols of NJD Hockey Now, that his future will be evaluated at the end of the season. The news comes as not much of a shock, as the Devils fired general manager Tom Fitzgerald yesterday, the first step in what will be more changes in store.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Trade Talk / April 7

Devils’ Keefe Told Job Not Guaranteed Beyond This Season

The New Jersey Devils have parted ways with President/GM Tom Fitzgerald, and head coach Sheldon Keefe could be next. It was learned on Tuesday that the organization has already told Keefe his position will be reevaluated at the end of the season.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 29

Sheldon Keefe credits Devils’ resiliency after Blackhawks win

The New Jersey Devils are on the outside looking in at the Eastern Conference playoff race. New Jersey needs all the points it can get if it wants to challenge for a postseason spot.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 31

Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe calls out his team after Nico Hischier fight

New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe wasn’t entirely displeased after Nico Hischier fought Matthew Knies in the third period of Tuesday’s 4-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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