Pucks and Pitchforks
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A new look at the NHL five years from today shows that Jack, Quinn, and Luke Hughes will all be top 20 players. What does the journey through their primes look like?
Nick Villano|
New Jersey Devils winger Jesper Bratt was recently given the recognition as a top winger in the NHL. Many are up in arms because he was rated ahead of the likes of Ottawa Senators winger Brady Tkachuk and Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel.
Nick Villano|
New Jersey Devils star Jesper Bratt finally got the respect he deserves from the NHL community.
Jonathan Bailey|
Former New Jersey Devils star Ilya Kovalchuk is expected to retire after 13 NHL seasons and eight KHL seasons.
Jonathan Bailey|
It's now the first full week of August, and we still don't have a Luke Hughes deal done. The New Jersey Devils and Hughes's camp are obviously held up on something, but seeing how other young star defensemen dealt with the situation could help solve this.
Nick Villano|
Sheldon Keefe, when it comes to the New Jersey media, has handled it well for the most part, but how does it compare to New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone's dealings with the New York media?
Luke Garrison|
Jack Hughes was recently rated as the best contract in hockey by The Athletic, but this is in the midst of contract negotiations with defenseman Luke Hughes. Is Tom Fitzgerald's biggest win coming back to bite him?
Nick Villano|
The New Jersey Devils selected Ben Kevan in the second round of the 2025 NHL Draft, but just a couple of months later, he's already looking like a good pick after his performance of the World Junior Summer Showcase.
Jonathan Bailey|
Every year, players step up and hit highs they've never seen in their respective careers. Which New Jersey Devils players could reach break career bests this season?
Marci Rubin|
Dougie Hamilton wasn't selected by Team Canada for the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year, and the New Jersey Devils defenseman is now set to miss out on the 2026 Winter Olympics as well.
Jonathan Bailey|
The New Jersey Devils are excited about Arseniy Gritsyuk's arrival to the NHL. However, the Russian sniper apparently has a contingency plan if his North American debut doesn't go as planned.
Nick Villano|
Last season, the Metropolitan Division only had three playoff spots, with the Atlantic Division taking both Wild Card spots. With teams in the Atlantic Division winning the offseason, the Devils path to the Stanley Cup Playoffs might go through the Rags.
Nick Villano|
The New Jersey Devils must make two small adjustments to get the most out of captain Nico Hischier going forward.
Jonathan Bailey|
While the New Jersey Devils are returning Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen as their goalie tandem in 2025-26, they need their No. 1 to lead the charge in a bigger and better way this season.
Jonathan Bailey|
The New Jersey Devils have some interesting competitions during training camp. While many believe the roster is close to set, there will be room for competition.
Nick Villano|
The New Jersey Devils didn't do much to upgrade the top six this offseason. However, with such a weak free agent class and no real trades to speak of, the Devils might have better luck with an in-season trade.
Nick Villano|
The story of Claude Lemieux is incredibly interesting, as he directly impacts the team's Stanley Cup wins. However, he's not discussed with the lore of other legends. His story should be considered as one of the best in franchise history.
Nick Villano|
The New Jersey Devils red and black colors are iconic, giving the franchise one of the best color scheme and logo combinations in sports. However, they started with red and green. Why did the Devils start with such a strange combination of colors?
Nick Villano|
By trading with the Maple Leafs for David Kampf, the Devils can reunite another player with Sheldon Keefe and improve the roster all the same.
Jonathan Bailey|
By reuniting former Maple Leafs Nick Robertson and Sheldon Keefe, the Devils may find the bottom-six spark they always needed.
Jonathan Bailey|
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