Latest news and updates about the Devils
Note: These predictions are mine and mine alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of any of the other AATJ staff. The Devils and Nico Hischier Agree To a Contract Extension As I’ve said before, the most important piece of business for the Devils this summer is to get Nico Hischier to agree to […]
Here are your links for today: Devils Links Anton Silayev has signed his entry-level contract: On Silayev: “He may not have a high offensive ceiling, but I am still optimistic about his chances of becoming a useful NHL player. He has a unique combination of size, speed, and agility that is very rare. If harnessed […]
There's conflicting reports that Simon Nemec has requested a trade from the New Jersey Devils . James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now shut those reports down on Friday, saying flatly that Nemec has not requested a trade. What Nichols could not shut down is the fact that several league sources view Nemec as available, and the Devils have a decision to make on his future as a pending restricted free agent by July 1. The Boston Bruins have been linked to him by multiple Boston outlets ...
The Carolina Hurricanes lost Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night. Tomas Hertl scored the game-winning goal late in the third period to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 1-0 series lead over Carolina. Jordan Staal and Nikolaj Ehlers scored for the Canes, but it was not enough. One aspect of […] The post Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal gets real on poor power play in Stanley Cup Final Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final upon us, both teams could win or lose the series on goaltending alone.
The Dallas Stars have a major decision to make regarding Jason Robertson this summer. The star winger is coming off another outstanding campaign, recording 45 goals and 96 points over a full 82-game slate before adding eight points in six playoff contests. Robertson is due for a new contract as a restricted free agent on […] The post NHL rumors: Devils linked to Stars’ Jason Robertson blockbuster by insider appeared first on ClutchPoints .
New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta has some serious work to do in order to get his team back into playoff contention.
The New Jersey Devils announced on Monday that defenseman Anton Silayev has signed a three-year entry-level contract. The 20-year-old was selected 10th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft by New Jersey, and the deal was confirmed under new general manager Sunny Mehta, who took over the role after the organization’s recent front-office change. Financial terms […] The post Devils lock up 1st-round pick to entry-level contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Devils selected the six-foot-seven defenseman Silayev with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
Here are your links for today: Devils Links Is there a case to be made for keeping Dougie Hamilton? “He may not be at his pinnacle anymore, but he is a high-end blueliner nonetheless, and, if given the deployment he has had throughout his career, he should be a 50+ point-getter despite the possibility of […]
Keep an eye on the New Jersey Devils and Dallas Stars this summer, as the two teams are aligning to become trade partners. The Stars have pending restricted free-agent forward Jason Robertson who is still without a contract, and there's no denying the fact GM Jim Nill is entertaining trade offers. Nill has to navigate very limited cap space and a ton of interest from others teams, so while Robertson may be one of the more prolific goal scorers in the league, the Stars could really fill a few h...
The New Jersey Devils are expected to add another first-round selection to their prospect pipeline, with defenseman Anton Silayev projected to sign his entry-level contract following the completion of his third season in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Selected 10th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, Silayev is expected to become the final player chosen […] The post Devils expected to sign former first-round pick to entry-level contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
HI! Hope everyone had a lovely fake Spring and now real Spring so far. Not sure if you are all watching the playoffs, but there have been some fun games and fun young teams. I did not have Vegas beating Colorado in my bracket, let alone sweeping, so definitely pretty shocking. Although I had Ottawa […]
Meier wasn’t penalized for the hit on Sweden’s Oskar Sundqvist during Thursday’s quarterfinal.
Howdilly Ho, AATJ friends. Today we are going to take a look at Wyatt Cullen as a potential pick for the Devils in the upcoming 2026 Entry Draft. Cullen is the middle son of former NHLer Matt Cullen and is listed at anywhere from 6’ to 6’2” depending on what you read, but the main […]
Four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux has died at age 60, the NHL Alumni Association announced and the NHL confirmed Thursday.
A few weeks ago, Chris wrote that the New Jersey Devils should hang on to this year’s first round selection. The team has a new general manager, some new staff, and hopefully that would mean a player taken in the first half of round one should be able to make an NHL impact. Whether that […]
Last week, the NHL announced the tiers for offer sheet salary thresholds and the corresponding draft pick compensation. When I sit down to write my offseason preview articles, I normally don’t like going down the “why don’t the Devils just sign (Player X) to an offer sheet” for a variety of reasons. The NHL has […]
Here are your links for today: Devils Links On a potential Nico Hischier contract extension: “All things being equal, it would appear an extension is the most likely outcome, but things are at an early and delicate stage.” [The Athletic ($)] “Hischier will be 28 before playing a game on a new deal and he […]
The most important player on the New Jersey Devils ' roster has one year left on his contract, and the organization's new general manager is now in the early stages of figuring out what comes next. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reported that Hischier's agent, Allain Roy, stopped into New Jersey for a first meeting with new GM Sunny Mehta approximately two weeks ago, en route to Switzerland to meet with his client before the IIHF World Championships. LeBrun's take on those initial conversat...
As we are in the midst of prospect profiles, Prospect Update would like to take this opportunity to catch up on some random news. Around the Pool: Your Take What do you think? Post your comments below.
The New Jersey Devils need to go on the offensive to address their offense this summer. They finished 27th in the NHL in goals per game this past season, and they could use a boost up front. To that end, James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now has listed four depth trade targets to bolster the Devils' forward corps. Three of them are players whose roles and production dropped this past season, and with a fresh start could realize their potential as top-six hopefuls. The other is an up-and...
Here are your links for today: Devils Links An illuminating conversation with Brenden Dillon: “There have been conflicting reports about Simon Nemec and whether he requested a trade from the New Jersey Devils. Regardless, I think there is a very real chance Sunny Mehta trades Nemec this summer – and rightfully so. The 22-year-old is […]
We have all heard the arguments that the Devils should trade their top pick this year. If the Devils are in a win-now position, why would they want to take their picks and wait years for them to develop? But there is an alternative to trading away every draft pick worth anything in a deal: […]
Here are your links for today: Devils Links “Keefe’s first two seasons as the Devils’ head coach were a disappointment, but retaining him for the 2026-27 season makes sense. Here’s why that’s the case.” [Devils on the Rush ($)] “Mehta has stated he believes the Devils can compete right away. He’s not going to waste […]