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If you read my article last week, you’ll know that my general thought process when it comes to fixing the Devils is that trading away star players is a bad idea. Most teams that make those types of deals don’t get better as a result of it. There was one player that I did kind […]
Here are your links for today: Devils Links Olympic updates: Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists as the Swiss advanced to the quarterfinals. Jesper Bratt was scratched but the Swedes advanced as well. [Devils NHL] “Dougie Hamilton was one of the New Jersey Devils’ biggest disappointments for the first chunk of the season. […]
Finally, a true test for Team USA. After coasting through the group round of the men’s Olympic hockey tournament, Jack Hughes and company will face a team with as many NHL players as its previous three opponents combined. That’s because Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom stopped 16 of 17 shots and Sweden’s all-NHL roster made short […]
Here are your links for today: Devils Links Jack Hughes, friends: More Devils Olympic updates here: [Devils NHL] “According to a trusted NHL source, the New Jersey Devils are looking to make an impact ‘hockey trade’ that will shake up their roster and ‘send a message’ to their dressing room coming out of the NHL […]
Dougie Hamilton's future with the New Jersey Devils is up in the air. That's putting it mildly. The team was actively trying to trade him earlier this season to open up some cap room. There have been many teams linked to a potential deal for Hamilton , including the Toronto Maple Leafs. But insider Chris Johnston in The Athletic projects a more familiar landing spot for the big, puck-moving offensive defenseman. He predicts Hamilton going back to the Carolina Hurricanes. ...
Hello Devils friends and family, I hope you’re all enjoying your reprieve from *gestures at Newark*. It’s no secret that this current version of the Devils has flamed out spectacularly. If it is a secret… umm, surprise! They have 25 games left, and would need to go 20-4-1 to get to 99 points and be […]
Here are your links for today: Devils Links Olympic update! Timo Meier scored two goals for Switzerland, Jack Hughes tallied a pair of assists for the United States and more updates on Devils in Italy: [Devils NHL] A look at a few potential trade partners for the Devils: [Infernal Access ($)] “There’s just too much […]
Maybe it was the extra week off. Maybe it was the competition, or lack thereof. One thing is certain: Devils’ center Jack Hughes didn’t look at all bothered by the lower body injury that prevented him from dressing for the Devils’ final three games — all losses — before the Olympic break. In fact, Hughes […]
The pressure is on in New Jersey, as Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald is taking a lot of heat for how the team is playing this season. The Devils entered the Olympic break with a 28-27-2 record, and since Fitzgerald is committed to head coach Sheldon Keefe, he'll be turning to his roster to re-tool ahead of the Mar. 6 trade deadline. The Devils have already added Nick Bjugstad recently, and ever since they lost out on Quinn Hughes joining his brothers, it's become paramount for the team t...
The New Jersey Devils were busy on Wednesday, as the team announced they've waived forward Marc McLaughlin. The 26-year-old was put on waivers with the purpose to send him down to the American Hockey League's Utica Comets. We'll see if he clears by 2pm Thursday, as McLaughlin is now available to all 31 teams to claim, with the worst team in the league, Vancouver Canucks, getting first crack at making a claim. McLaughlin hasn't suited up for the Devils this season, after he suffered an injury d...
Welcome to Olympic hockey! While our focus at All About the Jersey remains largely on the Devils, some of us will be tuned into the international affairs in these two weeks. Before we do that, though, we need to look at each of the teams and what they bring to the table. Group A The […]
The New Jersey Devils season has not gone according to plan. They’re unlikely to make the playoffs when they return from the Olympic break. And because this is supposedly a “win now” team, missing the playoffs entirely is an unacceptable result. People are looking for someone to point the finger at and blame for the […]
Here are your links for today: Devils Links A look at a few coaching options for the Devils next year: “Big changes are, or should be, coming to New Jersey this off-season, barring a major, miraculous run that sees them make the 2026 NHL Playoffs. One such change could be behind the Devils’ bench, with […]
As the NHL takes a break for the Olympics, Daniil Orlov plays in the Fonbet KHL All-Star tournament. All-Star Orlov After a breakout season of 7 goals and 22 points in 51 games, defender Daniil Orlov made KHL All-Star as part of the U23 squad and picked up a goal and three assists in two […]
That's Wild Teams around the NHL are posting pictures and videos of their star players all taking part in practices as they get ready for the Olympic action to start Wednesday. Because, what else would they do during this break? But the New Jersey Devils took it a step further. As we all k...
Here are your links for today: Devils Links Jack Hughes update from Italy: “(Jack) showed no signs of injury during a brisk, 30-minute practice at Santagiulia Arena. ‘Feel good. Feel good,’ Jack said. ‘Body feels in a good spot.’” [NHL.com] Mike Rupp with some thoughts on Jack and his injury situation leading up to the […]
The New York Islanders have been one of the busiest teams on the trade market these last 10 months, and from the sounds of it, general manager Mathieu Darche isn't close to finished. The NHL's roster freeze is up Feb.22 and with the trade deadline set for Mar.6, look for Darche to continue making moves, after already acquiring Ondrej Palat from the New Jersey Devils, and Carson Soucy from the New York Rangers. It's not often a GM makes two trades with rival teams, but it was obvious Darche ide...
Here are your links for today: Devils Links The Devils dropped Thursday night’s game against the Islanders by a 3-1 score. The Devils head into the Olympic break on a three-game losing streak, having scored a total of two goals in those games. [Devils NHL] A trade: “On the surface, it is a little odd […]
I’m numb to this at this point, I have never been more excited to have some time away from my favorite team in my life. In a vacuum, this was a great defensive effort. Limited the Islanders to 14 shots on goal. Allen was there when we needed him for the most part. But the […]
Up until a little over 16 minutes into the third, this recap had a very different vibe. The Islanders did only register 14 shots on goal, apparently tying their lowest ever against the New Jersey Devils, last done in 2004. Ilya Sorokin needed to put in a Vezina-level (and frankly, Hart-level) performance to keep the […]
The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils (28-26-2) at the New York Islanders (31-21-5) The Time: 7:00 PM EST The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN; Radio — Devils Hockey Network The Game Preview: I wrote the preview this morning. The Rules: If you have been a reader here, you already know the rules. But for the rest, a reminder: please do […]
Olympic Break Check in with Matt and Grimace Way, way back, in the good old days of October 9, 2025, the AATJ writer’s team published their yearly season prediction. In case you missed it, each writer took the time to discuss their personal predictions for the season. This article will only be speaking for the […]
A little less than a month ago, I wrote a piece discussing how the New Jersey Devils could still try to save the 2025-26 season. How if they could go on another run or two of games where they could string together a large number of wins akin to their early season eight game win […]
Bill Guerin has made the Minnesota Wild into a contender with one simple trick. He channelled his inner Michael Jordan and said, "F*** them kids." Instead of stockpiling them and holding onto dear life, he made the bold decision to flip Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi, and Liam Öhgren to land Quinn Hughes....
The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils (28-26-2) versus the New York Islanders (31-21-5) The Time: 7:00 PM EST The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN, Radio — Devils Hockey Network Reinforcements? Yesterday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils acquired Nick Bjugstad from the St. Louis Blues for AHLer Thomas Bordeleau and a fourth-round pick (expected to be the […]