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Saturday, May 30, 2026
Simon Nemec's contract demand could ruin any return for New Jersey Devils

Many expect the New Jersey Devils and new GM Sunny Mehta to get the best-possible return for former second-overall pick Simon Nemec, but will his contract demand change the return?

Claude Lemieux's family announce they will donate his brain to research the effect of concussions, CTE

This week, the hockey world lost Claude Lemieux, who passed away at the age of 60. We learned that his family is donating his brain to research the impact of concussions.

Claude Lemieux’s brain being donated to Boston University for CTE research after NHL star’s death

Claude Lemieux's brain will be donated to Boston University's CTE Center to research the long-term effects of brain injuries, his family said.

Celebrating the Life of Claude Lemieux

There’s no easy way to boil Claude Lemieux’s life down into a single, short sentiment. He’s a legend to the New Jersey Devils, Colorado Avalanche, and Montreal Canadiens, both in terms of their...

Claude Lemieux was funny, salty and refreshingly honest — and he will be greatly missed

Pepe would gleefully fight about salary with Lou Lamoriello, twice, the first one bitter.

Don't be surprised if this is a quiet offseason from the New Jersey Devils

We're hearing a ton of rumors from around the league that insinuated a crazy offseason ahead. However, we've heard that the past few years, and those offseasons were incredibly quiet.

Devils’ Swiss Forwards Eye International Hockey History Tomorrow

Two New Jersey Devils forwards are headed to the IIHF World Championship Gold Medal Game with a chance to make history.

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...

Devils Daily: RFA Trade Candidates; Report Card Grades; Timo Timeout

In today's daily, restricted free agent trade candidates, Devils report card grades, Timo Meier suspended, and more.

New Jersey Devils fans facing a worst-case scenario with the Carolina Hurricanes making the Stanley Cup Final

On Friday night, the one thing New Jersey Devils fans didn’t want to happen going into the Stanley Cup Playoffs happened. The Carolina Hurricanes overcame their Eastern Conference Finals demons,...

Friday, May 29, 2026
Dougie Hamilton may be off the New Jersey Devils' trade block

With so many rumors surrounding Simon Nemec's availability this offseason, many have stopped talking about Dougie Hamilton's availability entirely. That might be because Sunny Mehta isn't making...

Claude Lemieux's Top 3 moments with the New Jersey Devils

Relive Claude Lemieux’s top three moments as a New Jersey Devil, from his Conn Smythe-winning 1995 Stanley Cup run to the unforgettable playoff heroics that helped define his legacy in New Jersey.

Timo Meier suspended at the IIHF World Championships for lower-body hit

New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier might have sealed his team's fate at the IIHF World Championships in his home country of Switzerland after a knee-to-knee hit during the knockout round.

Devils’ Timo Meier Suspended at Worlds

Team Switzerland secured a spot in the final four of the 2026 IIHF World Championship on Thursday, with a 3-1 victory over Sweden. However, they will be without one of…

Devils Star Forward Suspended One Game By IIHF

Switzerland and Devils forward Timo Meier has been suspended for one game by the IIHF for an incident vs. Sweden. Full details here.

Remembering Claude Lemieux: A Hockey Legend Defined by Big Moments

The hockey world lost one of its most unforgettable personalities on May 28, as four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux passed away at the age of 60. For a generation…

Devils’ Timo Meier suspended for World Championship semifinal for kneeing

Meier wasn’t penalized for the hit on Sweden’s Oskar Sundqvist during Thursday’s quarterfinal.

Devils Grades: Hischier and Meier Highs, Lows and Next Year

NJ Hockey Now dove into Nico Hischier and Timo Meier's seasons, uncovering some key stats during the evaluation.

Former NHL great Claude Lemieux hanged himself as tragic new details emerge: authorities

New Jersey Devils hockey legend Claude Lemieux died by suicide from hanging and his body was discovered by one of his sons at their family business in Florida, police said Friday.

Wyatt Cullen: 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: A Dynamic Offensive Talent

Howdilly Ho, AATJ friends. Today we are going to take a look at Wyatt Cullen as a potential pick for the Devils in the upcoming 2026 Entry Draft. Cullen is the middle son of former NHLer Matt...

Claude Lemieux’s NHL impact still felt in his second life as an agent

Claude Lemieux's impact is still being felt on hockey.

Devils Grades: Mercer & Glass; A Middle-Six Disparity

Dawson Mercer stalled while Cody Glass shined in 2025-26. The Devils' middle-six disparity is obvious in the latest report card grades.

Devils Daily: Bold Blockbuster; Big-Name NHL Trade Board; Dougie Hamilton

In today's daily, a bold blockbuster for the second overall pick, a new big-name NHL trade board, Dougie Hamilton, and more.

Devils in the Details – 5/29/26: Pepe Edition

Here are your links for today: Devils Links Claude Lemieux has passed away at the age of 60: “Lemieux, nicknamed ‘Pepe,’ played 21 years in the NHL, winning the 1995 Conn Smythe Trophy and the...

How Sunny Mehta and Braden Birch can transform the Metropolitan Division with one draft-day target

The New Jersey Devils are going to upgrade their top scoring forwards via the draft and eventually by trade. The New Jersey Devils are believed to be finishe

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Police responded to suicide attempt at Claude Lemieux’s family furniture store

Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion, died Thursday around 3 a.m. ET in Lake Park. Multiple outlets have reported that he died by suicide.

Claude Lemieux’s longtime NHL rival-turned-friend Darren McCarty offers touching tribute

One of Claude Lemieux's longtime rivals had touching words for the four-time Stanley Cup winner, who died by suicide at the ago of 60.

Former Devils' Meghan Duggan meets with media following PWHL GM announcement

Meghan Duggan spoke to the media on how her diverse background in the sport of hockey will serve as an asset in her latest role as the General Manager of PWHL Hamilton.

Claude Lemieux deserves to be next in the New Jersey Devils Ring of Honor

Claude Lemieux won two Stanley Cup championships with the New Jersey Devils. He was also the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP during the team's first Stanley Cup championship.

Claude Lemieux is the reason the New Jersey Devils gained their legendary reputation

Prior to Claude Lemieux's arrival, the New Jersey Devils were just another expansion team with little-to-no success. He brought exactly what they needed to become a champion.

Assessing the value of Stefan Noesen after a down season with the New Jersey Devils

Veteran bottom-six power forward Stefan Noesen's $2.75 million cap hit is a detriment to the New Jersey Devils. Can they get anything meaningful back in a trade?

Claude Lemieux’s cause of death at age 60 revealed

The NHL Alumni Association announced the four-time Stanley Cup-winning forward's death on Thursday.

Remembering four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux

Lemieux played an important role on some of the best teams of his era.

New Jersey Devils legend Claude Lemieux passes away at the age of 60

The hockey world was saddened to learn of the passing of Claude Lemieux Thursday afternoon. The former NHLer was 60 years old. He played 1215 games in his NHL, including two Stanley Cup-winning...

Claude Lemieux, four-time Stanley Cup champion and Devils hero, dead at 60

The Quebec native, who won his first Cup with the Canadiens in 1986, was in attendance as Montreal hosted the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Monday night.

Former Devils Great Unexpectedly Dead at 60

Former NHL and current player agent, Claude Lemieux dies at 60. The ex-Devils forward passed away days after appearing at the Bell Centre.

Four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux passes away at age 60

The 1995 Conn Smythe Trophy winner had 379 goals, 407 assists and 786 points in 1,215 games across 21 seasons in the NHL.

Could the New Jersey Devils Trade their First Round Pick for More Immediate Help?

A few weeks ago, Chris wrote that the New Jersey Devils should hang on to this year’s first round selection. The team has a new general manager, some new staff, and hopefully that would mean a...

A Huge Devils Trade for 2nd Overall Pick Changes Everything

Here's why a New Jersey Devils trade with the San Jose Sharks for the second overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft changes everything.

Devils Daily: Nemec Offer Sheet? Questioning Quinn; NHL Trade Talk

In today's daily, questions arise about Quinn Hughes' commitment to Minny, more Simon Nemec confirmation, NHL trade talk, & more.

New Jersey Devils could follow Jets' lead by bringing back a controversial former young star

The "New York" Jets brought back Geno Smith this offseason to be their starting quarterback. The New Jersey Devils could follow suit to solve their goaltending issue.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Maxim Tsyplakov is at the bottom of the league in one stat that shows a turnaround is possible

The New Jersey Devils were forced to take Maxim Tsyplakov in order to get rid of the full contract of Ondrej Palat. He wasn't much better with New Jersey, but there is hope he can be an NHL player.

Devils’ Cotter, Team USA in Tremendous Spot for “Rematch” Against Canada

Here's a dive into the numbers to show why Paul Cotter and Team USA are actually in a great spot for their upcoming match against Canada.

3 potential NHL trade destinations for Devils' Simon Nemec

The New Jersey Devils could be shopping former second overall pick Simon Nemec this off-season, and if they do, there will be several teams who could look to acquire him.

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...

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...

Devils Daily: Hischier Contract Update; Trade Partners; Grades

In today's daily, an update on the Devils captain's contract, Simon Nemec trade destinations, Jack Hughes & Jesper Bratt grades, & more,

What Nico Hischier's next contract is going to look like for the New Jersey Devils

Sunny Mehta and the New Jersey Devils want to lock up Nico Hischier long-term. It won't be easy, but there is a path.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Is it inevitable that Dawson Mercer gets traded by the New Jersey Devils this offseason?

The New Jersey Devils have a lot to get done this offseason, and it's caused many to ignore the interesting situation surrounding center/winger Dawson Mercer.

New Jersey Devils fans will be shocked to see who is the number one center on the free agency market

It's clear that NHL Free Agency is desperately bare this season, but after Evgeni Malkin re-signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins, that market is in rough shape. New Jersey Devils fans are...

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