In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils lost defenseman Luke Hughes for six to eight weeks. Meanwhile, is there any news on what the Vancouver Canucks are doing to find a backup plan if Thatcher Demko can’t start the season? Matt Martin is joining the New York Islanders on a PTO. Finally, are
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It’s almost time for the annual IIHF World Championships, where the best hockey nations in the world will compete in a 16-day-long tournament in hopes of reaching gold. While the tournament (beginning May 10) does take place during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, that hasn’t stopped countries from loading up their rosters with proven NHL talent.
In a decisive month like March, the New Jersey Devils need more than ever to secure victories and points if they still want to advance to the postseason. However, in seven games this month, the team has only won two of them. It is still early to say whether changes in the team, such as
The New Jersey Devils travelled down the turnpike to take on the Philadelphia Flyers for the first of four meetings this season. The Devils went into the game coming off an emotional 5-4 win against the New York Islanders. The Flyers lost against the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Tuesday (Nov. 28) and looked to bounce
The New Jersey Devils returned to action on Black Friday in dire need of two points. They took on the Columbus Blue Jackets, a last-place squad that was winless in their last eight road games. Unfortunately for the Devils, they disappointed the Prudential Center crowd, dropping their sixth out of seven contests and falling by
The New Jersey Devils’ 8-4 win versus the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 on Sunday afternoon was impressive. But it won’t mean much if they can’t consolidate it with another victory in Game 4. Here are four things to watch tonight as they look to even up the series before returning to Raleigh, North Carolina, for Game
Since we’re at the all-star break, the unofficial midway point of the season, I figured it’d be a good time to round up what’s happening with New Jersey Devils prospects around the globe. We won’t go over every prospect in the organization’s system, but rather the ones having standout seasons or are on the rise
While Team USA started with a strong first period in the Dec. 28 matchup against Team Slovakia, they were unfortunately not able to pull off a win. They were defeated by a score of 6-3, as they faced a few of the NHL’s top prospects and struggled to find their footing amidst penalties. They Were
It’s been an eventful week for the New Jersey Devils, who are one win shy of a 13-game win streak, which would tie the franchise record for the longest win streak. Some big-named prospects also find their names in headlines between trades and breakout performances. More Assists for Michigan Men Seamus Casey, Luke Hughes, and
The Devils’ summer is in full swing as the team parted ways earlier this month. Some have reunited in Finland while others will look to prioritize their health and prepare for the upcoming season. During the team’s exit interviews, players shared some of their summer plans, including a cross-country road trip and a wedding. Let’s
Three first-round picks leaning towards signing and one to return to school Emily Kaplan: It’s looking like the Buffalo Sabres will be signing Owen Power when his college season is over. The same can be said for Kent Johnson, a Columbus Blue Jackets first-round pick. The Seattle Kraken will likely be signing 2021 first-round pick
Welcome to New Jersey Devils Weekly! The Devils resume their schedule since their last game on Feb. 15. New Jersey plays three games in four days to close out the month of February — at the Pittsburgh Penguins on Feb. 24, at the Chicago Blackhawks on Feb. 25, and home against the Vancouver Canucks on
With the NHL postponing games from today through Dec. 26 due to rising COVID cases, the New Jersey Devils will have about a week off before returning to the ice on Dec. 27 to take on the St. Louis Blues in St. Louis. But before then, Devils fans have a bit to look forward to at the
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and the New Jersey Devils may have gone off the board a bit with their second, first-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. But they ended the two-day odyssey with seven more prospects in their pipeline and one happy big brother. Their two first-round picks, Luke Hughes
The New Jersey Devils have found themselves in a rebuild over the past three seasons, finishing near the bottom of the division over the past three years after making the playoffs in 2017-18. With faces like Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes heading an emerging forward core, the Devils find themselves looking for a face for
Top prospect for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP) defenseman Luke Hughes registers a four-point game to extend his point streak. Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Eamon Powell registers his first NCAA goal for Boston College, and Vegas Golden Knights’ prospect Pavel Dorofeyev seems to be on his way