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Claude Giroux's availability should intrigue Tom Fitzgerald, New Jersey Devils

6 days ago | pucksandpitchforks.com | Nick Villano

Many expected the Ottawa Senators to re-sign Claude Giroux prior to free agency. However, with about a week until July 1st, the center's continued availability should get the attention of Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald. The New Jersey Devils desperately need centers this offseason. They went into last season with no center depth and relied heavily on the success of Erik Haula and Curtis Lazar to hold down the third and fourth-center roles.
Should New Jersey Devils care if a rival signs Mitch Marner?

6 days ago | pucksandpitchforks.com | Nick Villano

The New Jersey Devils are not expected to have any interest in Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Mitch Marner, but many of their rivals will be. Should the Devils care if Marner signs with their direct compettion? The New Jersey Devils are creating cap space to make moves this offseason. They started by trading Erik Haula to the Nashville Predators, putting themselves at $14 million in space.
The whispers tying Brad Marchand to the New Jersey Devils are finally starting

6 days ago | pucksandpitchforks.com | Nick Villano

Brad Marchand, while incredibly expensive, makes a lot of sense for the New Jersey Devils. Can Tom Fitzgerald land him the big fish in free agency again? The Florida Panthers are your Stanley Cup champions, winning back-to-back titles with one of the greatest collections of talent we've ever seen. The Panthers are dominant up and down the lineup, and the reason they keep winning is that GM Bill Zito never rests on his laurels.
Connor McDavid's comments will have all teams considering their 2026 options

1 week ago | pucksandpitchforks.com | Nick Villano

Unexpected comments from the NHL's best player Connor McDavid have the streets talking. He wasn't committed to a future in Edmonton, and that will have the 31 other teams wondering what it would take to bring him in. The Edmonton Oilers are still reeling from losing their second-straight Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers. They had their lockout cleanout day on Thursday, and there was ensuing media availability.
New Jersey Devils fans favorite re-signs with new team, ending dream of reuniting

1 week ago | pucksandpitchforks.com | Nick Villano

The New Jersey Devils have been missing Fabian Zetterlund since they included him in the Timo Meier return. He was set to be a restricted free agent this season, but re-signing with the Ottawa Senators ends the outside chance he could return to the Devils. The New Jersey Devils are already making moves this offseason. They traded Erik Haula to the Nashville Predator on Tuesday to clear cap space.
What is Dougie Hamilton's trade value if New Jersey Devils decide to shop him?

1 week ago | pucksandpitchforks.com | Nick Villano

After the New Jersey Devils traded Erik Haula to the Nashville Predators, many are wondering who might be next. While Ondrej Palat and Dawson Mercer are popular names tied to outside trades, Dougie Hamilton is an interesting figure in trade talks. The New Jersey Devils are looking to make major moves this offseason. In order to make major moves, they need cap space.
5 trade targets that would save the New Jersey Devils middle six

1 week ago | pucksandpitchforks.com | Nick Villano

The New Jersey Devils have a few priorities this offseason, but their most crucial is fixing their forward group after a disappointing season. Who could Tom Fitzgerald trade for this offseason to fix his team's middle six? The New Jersey Devils need to find help this offseason. It’s complicated because the Devils only have a little over $14 million in cap space with only a few avenues to shed contracts from their books.
2026 Stanley Cup odds released: Where do New Jersey Devils land on betting markets?

1 week ago | pucksandpitchforks.com | Nick Villano

The Florida Panthers are the 2025 Stanley Cup champions, but they are not the favorites to win it all in 2026. Who is the better favorite, and where do the New Jersey Devils finish in Stanley Cup odds? The Stanley Cup has been awarded to the Florida Panthers. After a grinding Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Carolina Hurricanes, and Edmonton Oilers, they get the fruits of their labor and a second Stanley Cup championship ring.
3 lessons New Jersey Devils should learn from Florida Panthers and 2 they shouldn’t

1 week ago | pucksandpitchforks.com | Nick Villano

The Florida Panthers are the Stanley Cup champions for the second-consecutive year. What can the New Jersey Devils learn from this new budding dynasty? The New Jersey Devils want the feeling the Florida Panthers have right now. The Panthers just lifted Lord Stanley's Cup, the second year in a row they were the last team standing. They haven't lost a series since the 2023 Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.
New Jersey Devils players could kick off 2026 Winter Olympics

1 week ago | pucksandpitchforks.com | Nick Villano

The Winter Olympics exposed the ice hockey schedule for Milan, Italy, and the first game matches up two New Jersey Devils players, at least for now. The 2026 Winter Olympics are top of mind this week after the qualifying teams all shared their first six players for the roster. Nico Hischier, Timo Meier, and Jonas Siegenthaler all made their roster for Switzerland, while Jesper Bratt got snubbed from the Sweden roster. Jack Hughes was left off the American top six, but that was expected.