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DitD & Open Post - 7/24/24: Making the Hall Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 7/24/24
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New Jersey Devils Prospect Update: Three Prospects Who Might Make Their NHL Debuts This Season
Speculation summer continues with this look at three prospects who could make their Devils debuts this season.
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What’s Going on With Dawson Mercer? How the Skilled Forward Fits in the Short and Long-Term Picture
While Tom Fitzgerald has been quietly signing the team’s restricted free agents, their biggest contributor among that group remains unsigned.
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DitD & Open Post - 7/22/24: The Squire Edition
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Rempe, Bastian, Siegenthaler: Recent Players in the NHL’s Continued Headshot Cycle
Matt Rempe’s headshots on Nathan Bastian and Jonas Siegenthaler caused damage on the ice. They were also recent examples of one of the NHL’s continued problems. This post reviews the examples and puts it in context.
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The 2023-24 Devils and Luck
Today, come check out how the 2023-24 Devils fared in terms of luck. Based on five different metrics, were they lucky or unlucky?
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DitD & Open Post - 7/19/24: Top Tier Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 7/19/24
The New Jersey Devils Need More Scoring from Their Supporting Cast This Season
After missing the playoffs by 10 points last season, the Devils will need more scoring from their role and depth players in order to close and exceed that gap in 2024-25.
Should the Devils Add One More Depth Forward?
The Devils might be wise to add one more depth forward, but is there anyone out there on the open market worth considering?
DitD & Open Post - 7/17/24: A Great Contract Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 7/17/24
New Jersey Devils Prospect Update: Three Unsigned Prospects who Need to Take the Next Step this Season
After a series of trades, departures and graduations, the Devils prospect pool has been thinning out. Here are three that really need to show something this season.
Are the Young Devils in their Prime?
The New Jersey Devils are still largely a young team up front. Despite their scoring success over the past two seasons, there is reason to believe they still have another level to attain.
DitD & Open Post - 7/15/24: Top Shutdown Defender Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 7/15/24
Sheldon Keefe Has 2 Things to Prove This Year
Sheldon Keefe is jumping into a new coaching role at a pivotal time for the New Jersey Devils. Whereas most coaches get a honeymoon period to prove themselves, the Devils are in win-now mode, and he needs to find success almost immediately.
Is Curtis Lazar a Center?
Curtis Lazar was tabbed by New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald to be a center alongside Erik Haula for the third and fourth lines. Is Curtis Lazar a center? Can he be one? This post finds out.
DitD & Open Post - 7/12/24: End of an Era Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 7/12/24
The New Jersey Devils Won’t Have Room for a Prospect to Make the Opening Night Roster...And That’s a Good Thing
While the offseason days leading up to training camp tend to see speculation of players who could join NHL clubs, that won’t be the case for the New Jersey Devils. We look at why that’s good today.
No Excuses: The Devils Must Make the Playoffs This Season
Tom Fitzgerald changed everything he could possibly change to get the Devils back to the playoffs. It’s time for the team to do their part.
DitD & Open Post - 7/10/24: The Infants Edition
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New Jersey Devils Prospect Update: Development Camp Edition
Devils have posted interviews with a number of prospects from camp. Here is what they are saying.
How Will Luke Hughes and Simon Nemec Be Managed Among an Improved Defense?
Developing to be top defensemen in the near future, Luke Hughes and Simon Nemec will need a lot of playing time this year.
DitD & Open Post - 7/8/24: Skilled and Dynamic Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 7/8/24
2024 Offseason Metropolitan Division Snapshot
After a billion-plus dollars were handed out on July 1 and the dust has settled on 2024’s Free Agent Frenzy, let us take an offseason snapshot of the eight Metropolitan Division teams. Who got better? Who did not? Find out my take in this post.
Just How Physical Are We Talking About?
WIth the signings of Brett Pesce and Brendan Dillon, the Devils have become bigger and more physical. But what does that look like? Let’s take a look at a couple of stats today that help show it.
What You Thought of the New Jersey Devils’ Picks at the 2024 NHL Draft
The New Jersey Devils went to Las Vegas with six draft picks and left with seven drafted players - all being large players. How did the fanbase regard this draft? We can find out by going through the results of the quick polls of each draft pick by the Devils.
DitD & Open Post - 7/5/24: Winning the Offseason Edition
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For Better or For Worse, the New Jersey Devils Will be a Much Different Team in 2024-25
After a number of moves this offseason, the Devils are set to look very different in 2024-25. Whether or not these moves pay off could impact the direction of the franchise.
What I Like And Don’t Like About the Devils Offseason Moves Thus Far
Tom Fitzgerald did a lot of good work this summer. But the work isn’t done quite yet.
DitD & Open Post - 7/3/24: Dougie Delivers Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 7/3/24
Breakdown of the 2024-25 New Jersey Devils Regular Season Schedule
The NHL and its teams released their 2024-25 regular season schedule today. This post breaks down the games by day, month, back-to-backs (just 12!), and highlights some notable dates in the New Jersey Devils 2024-25 schedule.
Devils sign winger Tomas Tatar to 1-year, $1.8M contract
The Devils reunite with Tomas Tatar after a relatively disappointing season in Colorado and Seattle. Does Tatar have enough left in the tank to rekindle some old magic with Nico Hischier and Dawson Mercer?
New Jersey Devils Prospect Update: My thoughts on the Devils 2024 Draft Class
Trades aside, the Devils filled a need and acquired a stud defenseman and some other players who have a chance. Here’s my take on a mostly successful draft class.
Bigger, More Defensive, but Better? The New Jersey Devils’ First Day of 2024 Free Agency
General Manager Tom Fitzgerald wanted the New Jersey Devils to be bigger, badder, and even more defensive. He has continued to do that on July 1 with signing Brett Pesce, Brenden Dillon, and Stefan Noesen. Are they better for it? Maybe? This post summarizes the day’s and the offseason’s activities so far.
Two Two Season, Two Way Deals: New Jersey Devils Sign Mike Hardman and Colton White
After the more significant signings of Brett Pesce, Brenden Dillon, and Stefan Noesen, the New Jersey Devils made two signings more for Utica. Center Mike Hardman and returning defenseman Colton White were each signed to two-way contracts for two seasons.
The 2024 New Jersey Devils Development Camp Roster Revealed
Amid the frenzy of this offseason, the New Jersey Devils announced their full roster for Development Camp this week. This post highlights who’s there, who’s not, and the three invited players.
New Jersey Devils sign LW/RW Stefan Noesen to 3-year, $2.75M AAV deal
Stefan Noesen is back, and he should make the Devils tougher to play against. But he does come at a cost.
New Jersey Devils Sign Brenden Dillon to Three Seasons, $12 Million Contract
The New Jersey Devils signed a second defensemen early on Free Agency Frenzy. The Devils signed Brenden Dillon to a three season, $12 million deal. This post summarizes Dillon’s career and reacts to the signing.
Reports: Devils sign RHD Brett Pesce to 6-year, $5.5M AAV contract
The Devils first big splash in UFA is the one that basically everyone expected. Brett Pesce is a New Jersey Devil.