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Former Canuck Cashes In with Massive Deal in Top Overseas League

Daniel Sprong's time in the NHL may not have worked out, but now he's cashed in with the KHL, becoming one of the highest paid players in the league. After being drafted in the second-round back in 2015, Daniel Sprong has bounced around in the NHL, playing for Pittsburgh, Anaheim, Washington, Seattle, Detroit, Vancouver and New Jersey.

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Working On Labor Day; The New Jersey Devils And The Value Of Working On Your Craft

Happy Labor Day to you and yours. I hope the unofficial end of summer treats you well, and the day off from work (for some of you, anyway) has been spent having fun.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 1

Devils in the Details – 9/1/25: Hughes Talk Edition

Here are your links for today: Tom Fitzgerald talks about negotiations on a new contract for Luke Hughes: “Eventually, this will get done. The 11th hour is training camp.

Luke Hughes News / NHL Rumors / September 1

NHL Rumors: Luke Hughes, Internal Salary Caps and the Trade Market

James Murphy of RG.org: New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald said that they’ll continue to talk with the RFA defenseman Luke Hughes and present different contract ideas.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / August 31

On Luke Hughes, Extensions, and Internal Caps

The Luke Hughes contract extension discussion seems to have heated up over the past week, with Tom Fitzgerald speaking to RG.org about the issue. This came after Ryan Novozinsky postulated that Luke Hughes was taking long to sign because his camp must want his contract to align with his brother’s, meaning he would be seeking a five-year deal.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / August 31

Projecting Devils Defender’s Extension

New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald recently vowed that a contract extension for defenseman Luke Hughes would get done. They were reassuring words from the team executive, especially as the entire summer has passed without a new deal being signed.

New Jersey Devils News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Devils GM Addresses Luke Hughes Holdout Risk Before Training Camp

With training camp just days away, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald spoke about the pending restricted free agency of defenseman Luke Hughes on Saturday as the young blueliner waits for a new deal.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / August 31

NHL Rumours and Checking In On New Jersey Devil RFA

Today we are back, back again, from the land of NHL Rumours as we take a journey down the New Jersey Turnpike. We are exploring the situation of young New Jersey Devils defenceman Luke Hughes.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / August 30

Devils GM Vows to Extend Star Defender

The New Jersey Devils went through a difficult contract negotiation last summer with forward Dawson Mercer. It took the majority of the offseason to get a deal done and the impact of that prolonged negotiation has weighed heavily on the team’s general manager ever since. Fast forward to this offseason, and it’s déjà vu for the Devils.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Trade Talk / August 30

Term Dispute Delays Luke Hughes’ Extension with Devils

The New Jersey Devils and defenseman Luke Hughes remain at a standstill in contract negotiations, with the 21-year-old reportedly pushing for a five-year deal — a structure the team is reluctant to accept.

New Jersey Devils News / House of Hockey / August 30

Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald Comments on Luke Hughes Contract as Regular Season Approaches

Luke Hughes is in for a big new deal with the New Jersey Devils, and now Tom Fitzgerald has reassured fans that a deal with the defenseman will get done.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / August 29

Devils at Contract Crossroads With Defenseman

The New Jersey Devils have had a relatively quiet offseason thus far, but according to recent reports, it may get very loud in the final few weeks. According to Ryan Novozinsky of NJ.com, the Devils and restricted free agent defenseman Luke Hughes have found themselves at an impasse as they negotiate a new contract.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / August 29

Ranking the Devils’ Last 5 Home Openers

The New Jersey Devils have made opening night at the Prudential Center more than just the first home game of the season — it’s a measuring stick for where the team stands and where it’s heading.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 29

Devils, RFA defenseman at an impasse regarding contract length

Aside from Mason McTavish of the Anaheim Ducks, he is objectively the highest-profile restricted free agent remaining from this summer’s class.

Blue Jackets' extension talks with young star will have major impact on salary

Shane Pinto extension not expected before start of season

Panthers team president leaves to become CEO of NBA, WNBA team

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New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / August 29

Devils in the Details – 8/29/25: Coaching Staff Edition

Here are your links for today: The coaching staff is set: The Devils will be featured in 13 exclusive nationally broadcasted games this season. Those games

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Dougie Hamilton News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Dougie Hamilton

With training camp just around the corner, the New Jersey Devils are gearing up for an eventful 2025-26 season. The club will seek to make a deeper playoff run than last year, as fan favorites, along with some new faces, seek to take the Eastern Conference by storm.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 25

New Jersey Devils top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

The New Jersey Devils have not played in a Stanley Cup Final since 2012, and since then have been to the playoffs just three times. Still, this is a team that is growing and becoming a contender.

Quinn Hughes News / Athlon Sports / August 23

New Jersey Devils Reportedly Eyeing Massive All-Star Addition

As the Vancouver Canucks get ready for the upcoming season, the front office is now dealing with the potential of losing an All-Star. That would be Quinn Hughes, who has been involved in different rumors all offseason.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / August 21

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils Still In Pursuit of a Top Six Winger

Ryan Novozinsky of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com: As Novozinsky writes, the New Jersey Devils need a top-six scoring winger. New Jersey can’t rely on Ondrej Palat, Dawson Mercer, or Stefan Noesen to be that player.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 20

Way-too-early New Jersey Devils trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The New Jersey Devils fell in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. New Jersey believed it had the roster needed to contend for the Stanley Cup this past season.

New Jersey Devils News / House of Hockey / August 17

Young New Jersey Devils Defenseman Walks Away From the NHL to Sign New Deal Overseas

We've seen plenty of players this off-season leave the NHL for overseas opportunities, and now Devil Reilly Walsh is among them after signing in the KHL.

Jakub Zboril News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 15

Former Bruins draft bust gets new job in Europe

He played in only 76 games for the Bruins.

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New Jersey Devils News / Blade of Steel / August 11

The New Jersey Devils share a heartfelt message to fan-favorite, Nathan Bastian

Sometimes, a player's departure is measured by stats. Other times, it's measured by the reaction of the people he leaves behind. When the New Jersey Devils posted their farewell to Nathan Bastian, it became clear this was one of those moments.

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

NHL Rumours: Update on Contract for New Jersey Devils Defender

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle part of the summer, but there’s plenty of chatter. This time of year is quiet, but general manager are still working hard behind the scenes.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / July 29

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: New Jersey Devils’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Thomas Bordeleau News / Daily Faceoff / July 24

Thomas Bordeleau signs one-year, two-way deal with Devils

On Thursday, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald announced that the team has signed forward Thomas Bordeleau to a one-year, two-way contract.