The New Jersey Devils are 2-0-0 this preseason. For the first time since April 29, head coach Lindy Ruff’s team took the ice at Prudential Center and earned a 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders. Twelve different Devils earned a point, including three offseason acquisitions. Let’s break down all the action. Setting the Stage
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The New Jersey Devils are hours away from their first preseason game of the 2022-23 season. The team held a morning skate at Prudential Center, and then traveled north to face the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. MacKenzie Blackwood, Nico Hischier, Dougie Hamilton (The Hockey Writers) The coaching staff has spent the past few days
Last season, the New Jersey Devils saw breakout performances from Jesper Bratt, Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier. All three players had career-best years, but as is the case with most teams, the Devils also had players that didn’t live up to expectations. Some of it was performance-related, while others suffered from the injury bug to
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils were a team that went hard after a big name this offseason. It’s being reported they went after two former Calgary Flames players. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are starting to extend PTO offers to a number of players. Why so many? There is talk about why
This week, Prudential Center will be filled with hopeful rookies looking to earn a spot on the New Jersey Devils’ opening-night roster. It’s an exciting week for the youngsters because the 2022 Prospects Challenge kicks off later this week at LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo, New York. Related: Devils 2022-23 Training Camp Battles: Wingers The next article
Earlier this week, we looked at the New Jersey Devils using JFresh’s roster builder to see how their roster checks out after their offseason. Today, we’ll be looking at the entire division — Devils included — their offseason moves, and how they compare to the other seven clubs in the Metropolitan, which has been one
We are nearing the end of August, which means the NHL season is getting closer and closer. Training camps are set to begin in less than a month now, which has fanbases throughout the entire league quite excited. Related: Pacific Division Predictions for the 2022-23 Season While several teams promise to be competitive in the
In search of some more scoring for the 2021-22 season, the New Jersey Devils signed Tomáš Tatar to a two-year contract last summer worth $4.5 million per year. At the time, signing him was a no-brainer. He was coming off three very strong years with the Montreal Canadiens, where he averaged 24 goals and 62 points per
I am extremely excited to share my first edition of Kristy’s Devils Mailbag. I reached out to New Jersey Devils fans on Twitter asking for questions, and you did not disappoint. Today, I will discuss head coach Lindy Ruff, the goaltending tandem, and my advice for someone hoping to break into sports media. Q: How
In 2016, the New Jersey Devils selected Jesper Bratt in the sixth round of the annual Entry Draft. At the time, nobody expected him to make the NHL, let alone be a franchise player. After a career year in 2021-22, Bratt is still a restricted free agent. It’s safe to say that the Swedish native
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Johnny Gaudreau admits he almost signed with the New Jersey Devils. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames aren’t getting good news when it comes to Matthew Tkachuk but might have good news when it comes to another free agent. Finally, could the Winnipeg Jets be pressured by Pierre-Luc Dubois into trading him
The New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins executed a trade involving a swap of defensemen on July 16. Devils general manager (GM) Tom Fitzgerald acquired a blueliner in John Marino, who is entering the prime of his career at 25 and has been a member of an organization that has had regular season success over
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are plenty of big rumors heading into Friday’s NHL Entry Draft. Among the teams insiders are most actively watching include the New Jersey Devils, Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, and Chicago Blackhawks. These are the biggest storylines insiders are watching. *This is Part I of these draft rumors updates. Part
The New Jersey Devils have a lot of decisions to make this summer, including what the future holds for their restricted and unrestricted free agents. Some teams have re-signed some of their players, while all has been quiet from Devils’ general manager Tom Fitzgerald. In this article, we will look at nine players who made
Goaltending and finding a scorer or two are the New Jersey Devils’ most significant needs this offseason. But that’s not the only thing general manager Tom Fitzgerald needs to address. While it is relatively minor in the big picture, rounding out the team’s defensive depth on their third pair should be on Fitzgerald’s to-do list,
It sure looks like the New Jersey Devils are in for a busy offseason. They’ve already been tied to names like Kevin Fiala and Johnny Gaudreau. Now, we can add Alex DeBrincat to a growing list as David Pagnotta reported the Devils are one of a few teams already showing interest in him. Pagnotta also wondered if the
The New Jersey Devils have a big offseason ahead of them. Goaltending sunk their 2021-22 season, which makes it priority No. 1, but general manager Tom Fitzgerald has other needs to take care of as well. At his end-of-season press conference in early May, he talked about wanting to add something different up front. Most
On Monday, the Boston Bruins shocked the world when they fired head coach Bruce Cassidy. Though the Carolina Hurricanes knocked out the Bruins in seven games in the first round of the playoffs, Cassidy guided the Bruins to a 51-26-5 record this season. Overall, he had a 245-108-46 record in five and a half seasons in