Pucks And Pitchforks

2 days ago | pucksandpitchforks.com | Nick Villano

The NHL announced on Tuesday the threshold levels for restricted free agency compensation. Now, the New Jersey Devils know how much it would cost to send an offer sheet to a possible acquisition. The New Jersey Devils' management team made it clear that changes are coming this offseason. In their postseason press conference, Tom Fitzgerald and Sheldon Keefe said they expect changes to the roster. This past season was "average" and "not good enough," even considering the injuries impacting the team.

1 week ago | pucksandpitchforks.com | Jennifer Streeter

The New Jersey Devils have a long list of priorities once the offseason begins, but the start of it has to involve making space on this roster for improvements. The New Jersey Devils' 2024-25 season is over. The Carolina Hurricanes eliminated the Devils in Game 5 of their first-round series in a 5-4 double-overtime game. Now, the offseason begins, and so does the important work from Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald with free agency opening on July 1st.

2 weeks ago | pucksandpitchforks.com | Vincent Parise

Nico Hischier had a marvelous season in 2024-25. The New Jersey Devils captain helped steer the ship during turbulent times, stepped up offensively in Jack Hughes's absence, and still played Selke-level defense. The New Jersey Devils lost in overtime of Game 5 of their first-round matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes by a score of 5-4. It was a power-play goal for Sebastian Aho that eliminated the Devils from the postseason.

2 weeks ago | pucksandpitchforks.com | Nick Villano

Already without Luke Hughes, Johnny Kovacevic, and Brenden Dillon, the New Jersey Devils shared more bad news on the blue line. Due to the injuries, the Devils could put out one of the worst defensive cores in recent playoff history. The New Jersey Devils are the skating wounded in their first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes. None of their top six defensive options are even remotely healthy. Coming into the series, they were without Jonas Siegenthaler.

2 weeks ago | pucksandpitchforks.com | Nick Villano

One name missing from the New Jersey Devils' postseason roster, even the extended one, has been left-handed defenseman Santeri Hatakka. It was announced that he is leaving North American hockey for an opportunity elsewhere. The New Jersey Devils are preparing for Game 5 of the first round series with the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but news broke about the whereabouts of one of their defensemen.