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New Jersey Devils Sign Nico Daws to Two-Year Extension

Just before 3:00 PM, the New Jersey Devils announced that goaltender Nico Daws has re-signed with them on a two-year deal with an AAV of $1.1 million. Per PuckPedia, this would bring the team’s projected cap space to $8.627 million for the 2026-27 season, though it may be nearly a million dollars higher when considering […]

New Jersey Devils Sign Defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok to One Year Deal

After a quiet first couple hours of free agency, Sunny Mehta finally made a signing. Vladislav Kolachonok, a depth defenseman who has spent time with the Arizona Coyotes/Utah Mammoth, Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars, and Boston Bruins in his five-year NHL career. In 87 games, the 25-year old Kolyachonok has five goals and 12 assists with […]

Devils Re-Sign Nico Hischier to a 5-Year, $11.7M AAV contract

The most important piece of business for Sunny Mehta to get done in his first offseason as Devils general manager was to get Nico Hischier signed to a contract extension, keeping the Devils captain in the fold for the next several years. Negotiations seemed to be moving along swimmingly in the weeks leading up to […]

2026 Free Agency Frenzy Open Post

Good morning, Devils fans. NHL free agency is set to open up at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, after which we should see some contract extensions and unrestricted free agent contracts. Here are some important links to be following: Additionally, if you have ESPN+, I believe you should have access to the TSN Free Agency frenzy […]

Devils Linked To 3 Huge Names in the Trade Market

The New Jersey Devils have spent the entire offseason searching for a top-six forward, and GM Sunny Mehta is aiming high. Per James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now , the Devils have inquired about both Detroit Red Wings winger Alex DeBrincat and Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson, two of the most coveted scoring forwards potentially available on the market. The Endless Search for a Jack Hughes Linemate Since drafting Jack Hughes first overall in 2019, the Devils have cycled through a rem...

Report: Winnipeg Jets Close To Trading Connor Hellebuyck

The Winnipeg Jets have been discussing Connor Hellebuyck in ongoing trade talks, and there's growing speculation with free agency opening on Wednesday, and several teams getting a better sense of their roster, and spending habits, Hellebuyck should be moved this week. Two teams in the mix are the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres, but frankly, don't sleep on the San Jose Sharks. The Devils traded Jacob Markstrom to the Florida Panthers, and have a giant hole in their crease. They also rece...

Devils in the Details – 7/1/26: The Frenzy Edition

Free agency begins today. Prepare yourself. Here are your links for today: Devils Links Arseny Gritsyuk gets a three-year deal: Jacob Markstrom is off to Florida: “Markstrom’s exit obviously leaves the Devils with a pretty important hole to fill, leaving things somewhat incomplete. But it feels like this team is gearing up for a splash. […]

4 Free Agent Destinations For Sergei Bobrovsky

It's official. Two-time Stanley Cup champion netminder Sergei Bobrovsky will not be returning to the Florida Panthers. That was assured after the Cats completed a major trade for starting goalie Jacob Markstrom from the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Bobrovsky had an awful year in 2025-26 in Florida, posting the worst numbers of his career. But the 37-year-old UFA certainly has built up enough of a resume to draw plenty of interest on the free agent market. With that, let's have a look at four ...

Markstrom returns to Panthers in five-player deal

The Florida Panthers have acquired former goaltender Jacob Markstrom and forward Angus Crookshank from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for forwards Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist and Ben Steeves. Markstrom recorded a 23-19-1 record and posted a 3.07 goals-against average, .883 save percentage and one shutout in 44 games during the 2025-26 campaign. He spent the last two seasons in the Garden State with the Devils after being traded to New Jersey by the Calgary Flames on J...