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Devils extend former first-round pick to two-year deal

The Devils announced that they’ve re-signed forward Shane Bowers to a two-year, two-way contract.

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Nico Hischier Needs to Take Another Step in 2024-25

With a healthier Timo Meier and more experience growing around him, Nico Hischier needs to continue improving as a scorer in the upcoming season. Growing up after the glory years of the New Jersey Devils dynasty, I have always longed to see the Devils I know raise the Stanley Cup.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / April 29

Five Devils Officially Named to 2024 IIHF World Championship Rosters

Multiple New Jersey Devils players have already been named to their national team for the 2024 IIHF Mens World Championships, whether officially or on a tryout basis.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

5 Lessons the Devils Can Learn From 2024 Playoff Teams

All professional sports leagues are full of copycats. Once a team finds an innovation that works, other teams immediately begin trying to replicate and improve on the concept.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / April 27

This Year’s Devils Were Inferior in 5v5 Scoring

Last year, the Devils had several 20-goal scorers at 5 on 5. This year? Not so much. That drop in 5v5 scoring was fairly substantial and needs to be addressed next year.

NHL News / New Jersey Hockey Now / April 26

3 Gritty Top-Six Forwards for the Devils to Target via Trade

New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald has his work cut out for him this summer. He’s certainly going to need to acquire a goaltender and a defenseman.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / April 26

FanFirst Friday: Dominoes Edition

Summertime will be all about if and then scenarios. If this happens, then that will likely happen. Things may be heating up on the New Jersey Devils coaching front.

Alexander Holtz News / New Jersey Hockey Now / April 26

Current & Former Devils Forward Trying Out for Sweden’s World Championship Team

New Jersey Devils forward Alexander Holtz wasn’t sure if he was going to play at the upcoming 2024 IIHF World Championships. Holtz explained he is definitely going home to Sweden this spring/summer to train with his skating coach with the goal of becoming a better 200-foot player next season.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / April 25

NHL Announces New Amazon Streaming Starting in 2024-25, How it Effects Devils Viewers

The National Hockey League announced on Thursday a milestone two-year agreement between Amazon, Rogers Communications, and the NHL in Canada to bring hockey fans Monday night NHL hockey exclusively on Prime Video.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

New Jersey Devils 2024 Free Agent Forwards

Coming off of a wildly-successful 2022-23 campaign, last summer’s offseason was set up as one where the New Jersey Devils’ key priorities were to lock up wingers Jesper Bratt and Timo Meier long term.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / April 25

Do the New Jersey Devils Have a Player Development Problem?

Both the New Jersey Devils and Utica Comets have concluded unsuccessful seasons having missed the playoffs. This has made me wonder if the team has a player development problem.

Travis Green News / New Jersey Hockey Now / April 25

3 Devils Coaching Candidates Not Named Travis Green

The New Jersey Devils need a new head coach. Technically, they don’t really have one. Travis Green stepped in for Lindy Ruff as an interim when General Manager Tom Fitzgerald fired the now Buffalo Sabres head coach on March 4th.

Jesper Bratt News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

Jesper Bratt Has Evolved Into a True Professional for the Devils

On June 15, 2023, the New Jersey Devils inked Jesper Bratt to an eight-year, $63 million contract extension. As with any major deal, there was some question amongst the fanbase as to how his play would follow it up.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

Devils All-Star to undergo shoulder surgery

The injury woes don’t end just because the season did.

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New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / April 23

What Went Wrong for the 2023-24 New Jersey Devils

The 2023-24 NHL season was one of high expectations for the New Jersey Devils. Coming off a franchise-best 112-point and 52-win season, the Devils were widely projected to take another step forward in their quest for the Stanley Cup.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / April 19

Revisiting Bold Predictions for the New Jersey Devils in 2023-24

It feels like just yesterday that we were gearing up for the NHL season. Seven months have passed and here we are. For 16 teams the quest for the Stanley Cup championship is just beginning.

Tom Fitzgerald News / Full Press Hockey / April 19

Tom Fitzgerald Has A Busy Offseason Ahead To Improve the Devils

The New Jersey Devils season has officially ended. Team President and General Manager Tom Fitzgerald addressed the media on Thursday, giving his thoughts on how the season played.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 18

Longtime Devils scout Glen Dirk dies at age 85

Dirk dedicated much of his life to scouting, serving more than 40 years in scout roles between the WHL and NHL.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / April 17

New Jersey Devils Stock Up/Stock Down: It’s Over

Well, that’s a wrap on the 2023-24 season for the New Jersey Devils. Since our last stock up/stock down, the Devils finished out their season by going 2-3-1 and were officially eliminated from the playoffs after a loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / April 17

Devils Exit Interviews & End Of Year Wrap Up

On Monday, the Devils ended their 2023-24 season with a 4-1 loss against the New York Islanders. This season for the Devils consisted of a bunch of ups and downs, from losing key players like Nico Hischier, Dougie Hamilton, and Jack Hughes to the firing of their head coach Lindy Ruff.

New Jersey Devils News / Full Press Hockey / April 16

What Might Have Been for the New Jersey Devils

To quote the Little Texas song “What Might Have Been,” it is time to apply that to the New Jersey Devils. With the Eastern Conference Wild Card standings the way they were, the Devils had a chance to position themselves to be in the mix.