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Stefan Noesen • RW • Devils

Stefan Noesen Back on Ice After Knee Injury

New Jersey Devils winger Stefan Noesen (knee) was on the ice Thursday during the first day of training camp, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. Last season, the 33-year-old was limited to 38 appearances because of a knee injury. He tallied seven points (three goals, four assists) and made his final appearance of the campaign in early January. Noesen had a career year with 41 points just a couple of seasons ago. Now he's competing only for a bottom-six role and has no fantasy value.

Sep 18

Nick Bjugstad • C • Devils

Nick Bjugstad to Miss 4-6 Months After Pectoral Muscle Surgery

New Jersey Devils forward Nick Bjugstad will miss 4-6 months due to pectoral muscle surgery, the team announced Thursday. Bjugstad sustained the injury in early September during offseason training. The 34-year-old was gearing up for his first full season with the Devils. While Bjugstad has a few 40-point campaigns on his resume, his fantasy value hit an all-time low in 2025-26, when he amassed only nine points (six goals, three assists) in 61 games. He could be even less productive this term since Bjugstad won't make his season debut until January.

Sep 18

Luke Evangelista • RW • Devils

Luke Evangelista Inks Five-Year Contract With Devils

New Jersey Devils right wing Luke Evangelista secured a five-year, $36.25 million contract extension on Tuesday. His annual salary will increase from $3 million to $7.25 million in 2027-28. The Devils acquired Evangelista from the Nashville Predators on Sept. 1. He is coming off a career year, posting 56 points (12 goals, 44 assists) in 81 games. In 253 career games, Evangelista has totaled 142 points (45 goals, 97 assists). With his future sorted, Evangelista can focus fully on his performance and has a realistic chance of becoming a 60-point scorer in New Jersey, playing alongside elite offensive talent like Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes.

Sep 16

Luke Evangelista • RW • Devils

Devils Acquire Luke Evangelista

The New Jersey Devils have acquired right wing Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a conditional first-round pick and a second-round pick in the 2028 draft. Despite a very strong 2025-26 campaign, Evangelista apparently had no future in Nashville. The 24-year-old recorded a career-high 56 points (12 goals, 44 assists) in 81 games. Evangelista looks like a great pickup for the Devils, who averaged the sixth-fewest goals in the league last season. He could become an important piece at even strength and on the power play.

Sep 3

Brett Pesce • D • Devils

Brett Pesce Healthy for New Season

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce (knee) is healthy ahead of training camp, Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News reports. Pesce suffered a season-ending knee injury in March, spraining his MCL. Earlier in the campaign, he also sustained a finger injury. As a result, Pesce made a career-low 37 appearances. He recorded seven points (one goal, six assists) and 80 blocks. Pesce's presence on the back end is a major asset for the Devils, but his lack of offensive production limits his fantasy value.

Aug 1

Nico Hischier • C • Devils

Nico Hischier Signs Five-Year Extension With Devils

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier signed a five-year, $58.5 million contract extension on Wednesday, Mike G. Morreale of NHL.com reports. He still has one season remaining on a seven-year, $50.7 million pact, but Hischier had no plans to move and has committed his future to New Jersey with another long-term deal. "I'm part of this team, I'm part of that organization and I want to be part of the solution and not run away," Hischier said. "That was very important for me." The Devils selected Hischier with the No. 1 pick in 2017 and named him captain in 2021. He has recorded 60-plus points in five consecutive seasons. The Swiss star turned only 27 in January and should continue offering high-level fantasy value for the length of his new contract.

Jul 1

Evan Rodrigues • C • Devils

Evan Rodrigues Traded to New Jersey

Forward Evan Rodrigues (finger) will skate with his fifth NHL team next season after the Florida Panthers traded him to the New Jersey Devils. He was part of a deal that saw Florida acquire goaltender Jacob Markstrom. The Panthers also picked up minor-league forward Angus Crookshank in exchange for Rodrigues and forwards Jesper Boqvist and Ben Steeves. In 2025-26, Rodrigues posted his fifth straight 30-point season, even after breaking a finger in late March. He tallied 11 goals and 20 assists in 69 outings. The 32-year-old will be part of the middle-six group in New Jersey and should see regular power-play time.

Jul 1

Nico Hischier • C • Devils

Nico Hischier Records 30th Three-Point Game

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier made a big contribution in Sunday's matchup with the Ottawa Senators, posting his 30th career three-point game in a 4-3 overtime win. The Devils captain made an impact in all situations. He scored an even-strength goal in the first period, had a short-handed assist in the third, and scored the game-winning goal on the power play. Hischier has had several close calls in recent campaigns in his attempt to record his second career 70-point season, and it looks like he will fall just short again in 2025-26. With 81 games played, Hischier has totaled 66 points (28 goals, 38 assists).

Apr 13

Jacob Markstrom • G • Devils

Jacob Markstrom Done for the Season

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (undisclosed) will miss the rest of the season. The Swedish netminder is dealing with nagging injuries and won't dress for the final three games of the year. There is no point in playing him, as the Devils have already been eliminated from playoff contention. Markstrom had a tough second campaign in New Jersey, allowing over three goals per game (3.07) with a .883 save percentage. His record was still respectable at 23-19-1, but he will be disappointed not to have helped his team reach the postseason. Jake Allen and Nico Daws will share the final few games, with Allen starting on Saturday against Detroit.

Apr 11

Luke Hughes • D • Devils

Luke Hughes to Miss Rest of Season

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (undisclosed) has been ruled out for the rest of the season. He is set to undergo a procedure to fix an unspecified injury. New Jersey faces four more games, starting with Thursday's clash against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Hughes will finish the campaign with 35 points (six goals, 29 assists), 150 SOG, and 52 blocks in 68 games. His absence will boost Simon Nemec's fantasy stock late in the season. He is expected to skate on the first power-play unit in Thursday's game. Dennis Cholowski will fill the void in the lineup.

Apr 9

Jacob Markstrom • G • Devils

Jacob Markstrom Records First Shutout of the Season

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom impressed in a tough matchup on Sunday, recording his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 road win against the Montreal Canadiens. Martin St. Louis' team has averaged 3.45 goals per game since the Olympic break, but Markstrom only needed to make 18 saves to neutralize the threat. The Swedish veteran improved to 23-18-1. He has won four of his last six starts, but it's mostly been a struggle for Markstrom in 2025-26. He has a 3.04 goals-against average and a .885 save percentage. Jake Allen has been sharper than Markstrom and may return to the crease for Tuesday's action against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Apr 6

Jacob Markstrom • G • Devils

Jacob Markstrom Shuts Out the Canadiens

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom stopped all 18 shots he faced in a 3-0 shutout victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. It was a very impressive performance, considering the Canadiens were on an eight-game winning streak and have one of the best offenses in the NHL. The Swedish netminder has had a little bit of a down year this year with a 3.04 goals against average and an .885 save percentage.

Apr 5

Jack Hughes • C • Devils

Jack Hughes Amasses Four Points Against Blackhawks

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes had a standout performance with four points in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. He finished the contest with two goals and two assists, recording his fifth career four-point game. It was Hughes' second four-point game of the month, as the American star has hit another gear since winning Olympic gold with Team USA. Hughes has notched 27 points (10 goals, 17 assists) in 16 games after the Olympics, tying him for the third-most in the league. With Hughes in top form, his linemates also benefit. Jesper Bratt has tallied 18 points (six goals, 12 assists) in 13 March outings, and Connor Brown has 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in 13 games this month.

Mar 30

Brett Pesce • D • Devils

Brett Pesce Questionable to Return This Season

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce (lower body) may have played his final game of the 2025-26 season, Marc Ciampa of the Devils' official site reports. "Pesce is progressing," Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe said Sunday. "I don't have a timeline. He hasn't skated, so it's not imminent. I would call his ability to return questionable for the rest of the season." The 31-year-old has been on the shelf for eight games with a lower-body injury. Pesce is set to finish the season with a career-low seven points (one goal, six assists). He has also logged 45 shots, 80 blocks, and a minus-11 rating in 37 games. In Pesce's absence, Johnathan Kovacevic has played regularly, but he has not been a fantasy factor.

Mar 22

Stefan Noesen • RW • Devils

Stefan Noesen Done for the Season

New Jersey Devils winger Stefan Noesen (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Marc Ciampa of the Devils' official site reports. The veteran forward had knee surgery in January, and there was a possibility he would return before the season ended. However, Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe ruled Noesen out for the rest of the campaign on Sunday, as his recovery required an additional procedure. After a career-high 41 points last season, Noesen managed only seven points (three goals, four assists) in 38 appearances this term. The 33-year-old has one season left on a contract that carries a $2.75 million cap hit.

Mar 22

Jake Allen • G • Devils

Jake Allen has Excellent Performance in Defeat

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen stopped 26 of 27 shots on goal in Friday's 2-1 regulation loss against the Capitals. The only goal that Allen surrendered came midway through the opening frame, when Capitals forward Ryan Leonard scored his 15th goal of the season to give the team an early lead. The Capitals added an empty-net goal with just under two minutes remaining before the Devils responded with a goal of their own with the extra skater on the ice. Allen has been a serviceable goaltender for streaming purposes across standard leagues for a second consecutive season, with a 2.65 goals against average and .906 save percentage through 30 contests.

Mar 20

Jack Hughes • C • Devils

Jack Hughes Posts Another Three-Point Performance in Victory

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes extended his point streak by scoring a goal and adding two assists in Wednesday's 6-3 road victory against the Rangers. Hughes followed up his three-point performance in the Devils' most recent game against the Bruins with another one on Wednesday, and he has now scored six goals and totaled 15 points through eight games in March. The 24-year-old is producing points at an elite rate on the offensive end at the perfect time for fantasy managers, as the fantasy hockey playoffs are underway in the majority of leagues.

Mar 18

Jack Hughes • C • Devils

Jack Hughes Produces Three Assists in Comeback Victory

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes finished Monday's 4-3 overtime win against the Boston Bruins with three assists. The Devils fell two goals behind in the first period, but Hughes' creativity helped them to tie the game before the second intermission. Hughes then completed his hat trick of assists when Paul Cotter scored deep into overtime. It was a special night for Hughes, as he became the fastest player in franchise history to record 400 career points. He has accumulated 402 points (158 goals, 244 assists) in 414 games with the Devils. This season, the 24-year-old has bagged 51 points (17 goals, 34 assists) in 46 outings. Hughes started to pick up form before the Olympics and has maintained a very high level of play since the tournament finished. In his last 10 appearances, Hughes has tallied five goals and 10 assists.

Mar 17

Nico Hischier • C • Devils

Nico Hischier has Four-Point Performance on Saturday

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier scored two goals and assisted twice in a 6-4 win versus the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. He scored one in the first period and added another in the final frame on a power play to give his team a 4-3 lead. Hischier has 23 goals and 27 assists on the season and is second on the Devils in total points, just trailing Jesper Bratt.

Mar 14

Jack Hughes • C • Devils

Jack Hughes Contributes With Two Assists

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes finished with two assists in Tuesday's 5-1 victory against the Panthers. Hughes picked up his first assist of the night on defenseman Dougie Hamilton's ninth goal of the season, while adding another assist on defenseman Simon Nemec's empty-net goal in the final minute of the game. Hughes is at a point-per-game pace with a total of 12 goals and 41 points through 40 games, but fantasy managers would like to see an increase in goal-scoring production down the stretch from the elite forward.

Mar 3

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