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Dougie Hamilton Devils Future Given Intriguing Update

The New Jersey Devils reached the playoffs last season, but the team was bounced out in the first round. It was a disappointing end to the season for this team, but as they embark on the new year, New Jersey has hope for more success.

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Devils D Hughes: I'd love to play with both bros

Luke Hughes said he would "love" to play with both brothers on the Devils.

Jake Allen News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Jake Allen

The New Jersey Devils’ season opener is officially one week away, and fans are eager to see what happens when the team faces Metropolitan Division rival, the Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 1

Luke Hughes Deal Sets Stage for Fascinating Lane Hutson Contract Talks

The New Jersey Devils’ recent contract extension with Luke Hughes—a seven-year deal worth $9 million annually—is getting attention, not just because he’s now the highest-paid Hughes brother, but because he may set a precedent for another, young, top-tier defenseman in Lane Hutson.

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

New Jersey Devils News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Devils’ Luke Hughes Must Take Next Step After Securing Big Payday

The New Jersey Devils locked up 44-point defenseman Luke Hughes to a seven-year, $63 million contract extension on Wednesday. Hughes caught fire during the final 22 games of the 2024-25 regular season, notching an incredible 22 points.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 1

NHL News: Luke Hughes Signs and Connor Ingram Traded

Per the Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers have acquired Connor Ingram from the Utah Mammoth in exchange for future considerations. Ingram will go to the AHL first with the Mammoth retaining $800,000 of his $1.95 million AAV.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / October 1

Devils Sign Hughes: Not Too Little, Maybe Too Late

Luke Hughes signs his contract with the New Jersey Devils, and to be frank, it’s about time. The two sides dragged out something that should have been a top priority and got the deal done before the clock struck midnight.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 1

Devils Sign Luke Hughes to 7-Year Extension

The wait is finally over. The New Jersey Devils announced this morning that they’ve reached an agreement with restricted free agent Luke Hughes on a massive seven-year contract extension with an average annual value of $9 million.

New Jersey Devils News / Yardbarker / October 1

Devils keep Hughes brothers together after massive new contract

The Devils agreed to terms with defenseman Luke Hughes on a seven-year deal worth $63 million on Wednesday.

Former first overall pick retires from NHL after 17 seasons

Oilers acquire veteran goaltender in trade with Mammoth

Kraken defenseman out six to eight weeks with upper-body injury

11-year veteran forward not returning to NHL this season

Rangers third line in flux as former promising prospect falls out of favor

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Devils sign Luke Hughes to seven-year extension

The New Jersey Devils announced Wednesday they signed defenseman Luke Hughes to a seven-year, $63 million contract extension that will pay him an annual average value (AAV) of $9 million.

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The 'Active multiple 140-receiving-yard games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 30-homer MLB seasons leaders' quiz

The '2023 NFL starting quarterbacks' quiz

Luke Hughes News / Last Word On Sports / October 1

New Jersey Devils Extend RFA Defenceman

The New Jersey Devils have extended a core member of their future. Defenceman Luke Hughes has agreed to a seven-year extension worth $9 million a season.

Simon Nemec News / The Hockey Writers / October 1

Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Simon Nemec

With slightly more than a week left until the season opener, the New Jersey Devils want to establish early on that they can be serious Stanley Cup Contenders.

Tom Fitzgerald News / Inside The Rink / October 1

Tom Fitzgerald Must Prove He Can Take The Devils to the Next Level

Tom Fitzgerald was hired as the general manager (GM) of the New Jersey Devils in 2020. He’s helped turn the team into a competitive one in that time. He had a good core to start with, as Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier were already on the team, but made the moves to get them into the playoff discussion every season.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / September 28

Devils Working On Contract with Starting Goaltender

The New Jersey Devils still have some business to tend to, with Luke Hughes' entry-level contract expired, but they have reportedly shifted focus to the starting goaltender, Jacob Markstrom.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 25

Devils' Dougie Hamilton addresses swirling trade rumors

Ryan Novozinsky of NJ.com: As Novozinsky writes, Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton remains the talk of trade discussions, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet and Pierre LeBrun of TSN.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 23

Ranking 10 greatest New Jersey Devils of all time

The New Jersey Devils have a storied history that features three Stanley Cups and 11 players enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The Top 10 players in Devils’ history feature many of those Hall of Famers and Cup Champions while also recognizing a great run in the early 2010s.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 21