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Just days after being called out by Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe, defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic came through with a key defensive play on Monday against the Canucks.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Was Devils’ Sheldon Keefe out of line for his comments about Johnathan Kovacevic?

Over the weekend, New Jersey Devils blueliner Johnathan Kovacevic answered a question about the team’s struggles and what they need to do to get back on the right foot with the playoffs on the horizon.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

NHL Rumours: Kovacevic, Keefe, Devils, Maroon, Blues, Wild

In today’s NHL rumours rundown, Sheldon Keefe had a very blunt response to Johnathan Kovacevic‘s seemingly innocent comments about a playoff mindset. Elsewhere, Pat Maroon announced that he is going to retire at the end of the season, and was given a very passionate ovation from the fans in St.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / March 7

New Jersey Devils Sign Defenceman to Extension

In the midst of Fridays NHL Trade Deadline, the New Jersey Devils biggest move hasn’t been a trade. The team signed defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic to a five year extension the team announced.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / March 7

Devils sign Johnathan Kovacevic to five-year contract extension

The New Jersey Devils announced Friday that the club has signed defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic to a five-year contract extension worth $4 million per season.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / March 7

Devils Sign Johnathan Kovacevic to Extension, Raises Blueline Questions

NEWARK—One of the question marks coming into the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline was going to be whether the New Jersey Devils were going to commit to Johnathan Kovacevic or not.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7

Devils sign Johnathan Kovacevic to five-year extension

The Devils have signed an extension with pending UFA defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / March 6

Could the Devils be a good trade partner for the Oilers?

If I’m being honest, this year’s trade market isn’t very strong. I would love to see the Oilers go out and make a really big splash and after watching the team get stomped by the Anaheim Ducks in their return to Rogers Place on Tuesday night, I would hope that GM Stan Bowman is feeling some amount of pressure to go out and shake this team up.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 7

Devils place Santeri Hatakka on waivers

The Devils placed defenseman Santeri Hatakka on waivers Friday for the purposes of reassignment to AHL Utica, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. The move indicates he’s been cleared to play after spending the first four months of the season on injured reserve due to shoulder surgery.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / January 31

NHL/NHLPA Project Major Salary Cap Spike; Devils Three-Season Outlook

It was the NHLs worst-kept secret. The salary cap has been rumored to be increasing more than the projected 3% for the summer of 2025. Well, the NHL released its salary cap projections for the next three seasons, and all teams, including the New Jersey Devils, are getting quite the boost.

NHL News / Dose.ca / January 26

Jake Allen and Johnathan Kovacevic had dinner with several players from the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens were not just facing the New Jersey Devils last night; they were also up against three former teammates. We all obviously remember Tomas Tatar, and more recently, Jake Allen and Johnathan Kovacevic were traded to the Devils by the Canadiens a few months ago.

New Jersey Devils News / Dose.ca / January 16

Johnathan Kovacevic is taking Simon Nemec out of New Jersey.

Jasons by Johnathan Kovacevic a bit. Since the beginning of the season, he has been playing very well. The former Canadiens player, who was traded to the Devils a year before full autonomy, has found his spot, to use a phrase from Martin St-Louis.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / January 15

Devils’ Johnathan Kovacevic fined $1,996.53 for cross-checking Matthew Tkachuk

The National Hockey League (NHL) Department of Player Safety announced Wednesday that New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic has been fined $1,996.53 for cross-checking Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / December 18

Devils Difficult Decision Looms as Result of Kovacevic Play

Life for the New Jersey Devils with Johnathan Kovacevic in it has been nothing short of immaculate. What was once a low-cost, depth trade has become a pillar to the Devils defensive core and one-half of one of the best defensive pairings in the National Hockey League.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / December 11

NHL Releases Official Statement on the Trade Between the Montreal Canadiens and Devils Involving Kovy

As we mentioned over the past few weeks, a trade between the Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils is generating a lot of buzz. While Kent Hughes is currently searching for a right-handed, reliable, and defensively solid defenseman, the name Johnathan Kovacevic has resurfaced.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / December 2

Montreal Canadiens Analysis: Comparing Year-To-Year Scoring

Now that the Montreal Canadiens have played 30 percent of their scheduled games, we have a healthy sample size to pull from when analyzing the play from various individuals.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 28

Ironic: Johnathan Kovacevic is exactly what the Canadiens need

It’s amazing how time changes things. This summer, the Canadiens traded Johnathan Kovacevic because of congestion on the blue line. And he’s exactly what the Canadiens need right now.

NHL News / New Jersey Hockey Now / June 30

Devils Trade for Defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic from Montreal Canadiens

The New Jersey Devils were active on the trade front during day two of the NHL Draft, and continue to make moves. After moving John Marino to Utah and

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Montreal Canadiens Deal Young Defenceman

The Montreal Canadiens have been staying busy before free agency. News broke on Sunday that the Habs completed the Johnathan Kovacevic trade with the New Jersey Devils.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Devils Acquire Kovacevic from Canadiens for 2026 4th-Round Pick

The New Jersey Devils have bolstered their defense by acquiring Johnathan Kovacevic from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Canadiens trade Johnathan Kovacevic to Devils for 2026 fourth-round pick

The Montreal Canadiens have already started to clear out space on their crowded blueline. The Habs have traded defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Devils acquire Johnathan Kovacevic from Canadiens for pick

After being claimed from the Jets organization shortly before the 2022-23 NHL season, Kovacevic quickly became a flexible defenseman in Montreal.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 20, 2024

Johnathan Kovacevic: French lessons out of respect for Quebec culture

When you ask a Canadiens fan who his favorite player is, it would be surprising to hear Johnathan Kovacevic as an answer. Still, it’s impossible to dislike this player, as much for his performances on the ice as for his work off it.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 1, 2024

Watch: Canadiens score one of the weirdest goals of season

Watch: Canadiens score one of the weirdest goals of NHL season

The Canadiens lost, 4-3, to the Lightning on Sunday night, but they at least get the honor of scoring what might be the weirdest goal of the NHL season so far.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29, 2023