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Devils lock up 1st-round pick to entry-level contract

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 .

Devils in the Details – 6/1/26: Middle Ground Edition

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 […]

Report: Devils & Stars Linked to Offseason Blockbuster Deal

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...

Devils expected to sign former first-round pick to entry-level contract

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 .

Is a Goalie Move in the Cards this Summer for the Devils?

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 […]

Are There Any Realistic Offer Sheet Candidates This Summer?

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 […]

Devils in the Details – 5/27/26: A Delicate Stage Edition

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 […]

NHL Rumors: What Will Devils Do With Nico Hischier?

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...

4 Realistic Trade Targets Listed For New Jersey Devils

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...

Devils in the Details – 5/25/26: Elephants in the Room Edition

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 […]

Devils in the Details – 5/22/26: Keeping Keefe Edition

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 […]

Simon Nemec Trade Rumors Rule The Day For The Devils

Does he or doesn't he want out? The Simon Nemec trade buzz has picked up again big-time on Thursday, with two conflicting reports leaving New Jersey Devils fans confused.  A report out of Nemec's home country of Slovakia indicated that the pending RFA defenseman wanted out of New Jersey.  A trade for Šimon Nemec in the NHL is more real than ever, even considering that such speculation has been circulating around him for a long time.  The translation of the article goes on to say...

Devils Potential Trade Targets at Forward

If Sunny Mehta and the New Jersey Devils are serious about contending in the 2025-26 season, one thing they will need to do is get creative and add more offensive firepower upfront. The Devils have been trending in the wrong direction in terms of offensive production over the last few seasons. They averaged 3.52 goals […]

Devils in the Details – 5/20/26: Sheldon Returns Edition

Here are your links for today: Devils Links Coaching news: “Jordan Kyrou’s name has been a constant in trade rumors over the past year and change. If the St. Louis Blues put him back on the market this summer, the New Jersey Devils should make him a priority target. Let’s get into some of the […]

Devils in the Details – 5/18/26: Dealing Dougie Future Edition

Here are your links for today: Devils Links “Everybody knows the Hughes brothers want to play together. Maybe Jack wants to come to Minnesota now to join forces with Quinn rather than wait or have it the other way around. It would be complicated, though, because it’s hard to believe Jack would leave their youngest […]