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Cody Glass • C • Devils

Devils Re-Sign Cody Glass to Two-Year Deal

New Jersey Devils forward Cody Glass has re-signed with the team on a two-year, $5 million deal. Glass, who moved to New Jersey from Pittsburgh in March, was a restricted free agent. While his time with the Penguins was difficult, Glass found some success with the Devils, posting seven points (two goals, five assists) in 14 outings. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to keep up the same level of productivity in 2025-26, as Glass is expected to fill a bottom-six role for New Jersey.

5 days ago

Nico Hischier • C • Devils

Nico Hischier Ruled Out for Rest of World Championships

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (lower body) will sit out the rest of the 2025 World Championships. The Swiss hockey federation announced that Hischier will miss the remainder of the tournament after sustaining a muscular injury in Switzerland's game against Germany on Thursday. Hischier, who captained the Swiss team, played four games in the tournament, recording two goals and three points. The Devils described his absence for the remainder of the tournament as "precautionary," suggesting there is no concern about his health for the start of the 2025-26 NHL campaign. This season, Hischier recorded a career-high 35 goals while totaling 69 points in 75 games.

May 17

Johnathan Kovacevic • D • Devils

Johnathan Kovacevic Won't Be Ready For Training Camp Following Surgery

New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic (knee) underwent surgery on Thursday and will not be ready for the start of training camp. The 27-year-old missed the team's final two playoff games due to a knee injury and faces a lengthy recovery process. This is definitely a setback for the former third-round pick, especially after Kovacevic had a career year in 2024-25. He finished the campaign with 17 points (one goal, 16 assists), 76 shots, 99 blocks, and 102 hits, finishing plus-10 across 81 appearances. Missing any part of training camp isn't ideal, but at least Kovacevic has not been ruled out for opening night.

May 8

Jesper Bratt • LW • Devils

Jesper Bratt To Undergo Shoulder Surgery

New Jersey Devils winger Jesper Bratt is set to undergo shoulder surgery, as announced by the team on Monday. As a result, he will not play for Sweden at the World Championships. The Devils expect Bratt to recover fully in time for training camp in the fall. Next season, Bratt will hope to record a third consecutive 80-point campaign. He was New Jersey's top scorer for a second consecutive year in 2024-25, amassing 88 points (21 goals, 67 assists) in 81 games. The 26-year-old added three points (one goal, two assists) in five postseason games. Bratt has only just entered his prime and should be a highly productive fantasy piece for years to come.

May 5

Luke Hughes • D • Devils

Luke Hughes Recovering From Shoulder Surgery

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes recently underwent successful shoulder surgery, the team announced on Monday. New Jersey finished the season without Hughes after he was injured in the playoff opener against the Carolina Hurricanes. Hughes had his second consecutive 40-point campaign in 2024-25, notching seven goals and 37 assists in 71 appearances. He registered 16 power-play assists, ranking third on the team. Hughes will be 22 next season and still has plenty of potential. The Devils anticipate that he will recover fully before training camp.

May 5

Johnathan Kovacevic • D • Devils

Johnathan Kovacevic To Have Knee Surgery

New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic is dealing with a knee injury that will likely require surgery. He missed the last two games of the team's 4-1 first-round loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. "I'll be out for a decent amount of time," Kovacevic said during his exit interview on Thursday. "I don't anticipate I'll be ready for the start of next year either." Kovacevic had his first season with the Devils after being traded by the Montreal Canadiens. He finished the year with several career highs, recording 17 points (one goal, 16 assists), 99 blocks, and 102 hits in 81 games. The 27-year-old, who was a pending unrestricted free agent, inked a five-year, $20 million extension with the Devils in March.

May 1

Jonas Siegenthaler • D • Devils

Jonas Siegenthaler Considered A Game-Time Decision Tuesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes. Siegenthaler has played in two games in the series after returning from a lower-body injury, but he may be sidelined again on Tuesday night. Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe planned to ease Siegenthaler back into action, but with the blue line banged up, the Swiss rearguard has averaged 23:32 of ice time over his first two games since returning from injury. He has recorded one shot on goal, seven hits, six blocks, and six penalty minutes, along with a minus-two rating.

Apr 29

Brett Pesce • D • Devils

Brett Pesce A Game-Time Call Tuesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's clash against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Devils have lost several defensemen to injury in the matchup and may be without another one if Pesce isn't ready to play. The 30-year-old has had a decent series against his former team. Through four games, Pesce has recorded one assist with six shots on goal and 14 blocks. Pesce has averaged the second-most ice time on the team with 25:19, making his absence a major blow for the blue line. Rookie Seamus Casey, who notched eight points (four goals, four assists) in 14 regular-season appearances, is likely to make his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut if Pesce is out.

Apr 29

Johnathan Kovacevic • D • Devils

Johnathan Kovacevic To Remain Out Tuesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic (undisclosed) will not play on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 27-year-old will be absent for a second consecutive contest after suffering an undisclosed injury in Game 3 of the matchup. Kovacevic has registered two shots, eight hits, and two penalty minutes with a minus-one rating in his first three career postseason games. Dennis Cholowski re-entered the lineup in Kovacevic's absence on Sunday and is likely to keep his spot for Game 5, as the Devils are short on defensive options. Cholowski has had a very limited role in the postseason, averaging only 8:59 of ice time across two games.

Apr 28

Brenden Dillon • D • Devils

Brenden Dillon Unavailable Tuesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon (lower body) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes. New Jersey has lost several blue-liners to injury during the series, and Dillon continues to deal with a lower-body ailment. The absence of Dillon, Luke Hughes (upper body), and Johnathan Kovacevic (undisclosed) has given rookie Simon Nemec a role in the team, while Dougie Hamilton, Brett Pesce, and Brian Dumoulin are logging big minutes. All three players have averaged at least 24 minutes of ice time during the postseason, with Dumoulin leading the team with 27:22 of ice time per game.

Apr 28

Luke Hughes • D • Devils

Luke Hughes Not Ready To Return For Game 5

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (upper body) has been ruled out for Tuesday's elimination game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Hughes has not played in the first-round series since Game 2 and may have made his final appearances for the season if the Devils cannot win Game 5. Dougie Hamilton will continue to lead the Devils defense on Tuesday night. He has averaged 24:39 of ice time in the series but hasn't performed at his best. Hamilton's offensive impact has been limited to one assist, and he has blocked six shots while delivering 10 hits.

Apr 28

Timo Meier • RW • Devils

Timo Meier Records Two Points Sunday

New Jersey Devils winger Timo Meier was involved in both of the team's goals in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Swiss forward registered a goal and an assist in the second period. Meier's efforts helped New Jersey cut a three-goal deficit to one, but the team once again struggled to match Carolina's offense. The Devils have scored only seven goals in the series, while the Hurricanes have lit the lamp 14 times. Meier has contributed to three of those goals. After opening the postseason with a pair of scoreless performances, he has tallied one goal and two assists. New Jersey will need more from him on Tuesday night in Game 5, as the team faces elimination.

Apr 28

Brenden Dillon • D • Devils

Brenden Dillon Out On Sunday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon (lower body) is not ready to return to the lineup for Game 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. He will miss a third consecutive contest after suffering a lower-body injury in the series opener. Dillon's absence has given Simon Nemec a chance to play in back-to-back games. Following a largely anonymous effort from him in Game 2, Nemec made headlines with the winning goal in Friday's 3-2 double-overtime victory. He found the back of the net with his fifth shot on goal and logged two blocks and one hit in 22:39 of ice time.

Apr 26

Luke Hughes • D • Devils

Luke Hughes To Remain Out On Sunday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (upper body) will miss a third consecutive game on Sunday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Hughes suffered an upper-body injury in Game 1 of the series. Following a trip to the locker room, he was able to finish the contest, but the Devils have since removed Hughes from the lineup. This has allowed Dougie Hamilton to reclaim a spot on the top power-play unit. However, Hamilton has had a quiet series, posting one assist in three games. He went scoreless in 31:16 of ice time in Game 3, including 6:21 with the man advantage.

Apr 26

Jacob Markstrom • G • Devils

Jacob Markstrom Ends Losing Spell Friday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom stopped 25 of 27 shots, leading the team to a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in double overtime on Friday night. Markstrom let a 2-0 lead slip in the third period as Carolina scored two power-play goals. However, he was then forced into only three saves before Simon Nemec ended the contest with 2:36 played in the second overtime. Prior to Friday night, Markstrom had lost four consecutive starts since his last few outings in the regular season. He is now 1-2 in these playoffs, with a 2.08 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage. While the Devils have benefited from excellent goaltending by Markstrom, they need to generate more offense to keep pace with Carolina in the series.

Apr 26

Johnathan Kovacevic • D • Devils

Johnathan Kovacevic Exits Early Friday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic (undisclosed) did not finish Friday's Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes. He logged only 6:00 of ice time in a 3-2 double-overtime win and did not see any action after the first period. The 27-year-old recorded one shot on goal and two penalty minutes with a plus-one rating. Overall, Kovacevic has a minus-one rating across the series with two shots and eight hits. If Kovacevic cannot play in Sunday's Game 4, the Devils will likely turn to Dennis Cholowski or Seamus Casey.

Apr 26

Jonas Siegenthaler • D • Devils

Jonas Siegenthaler To Play Limited Minutes In Game 3

New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (lower body) is on track to rejoin the lineup on Friday night against the Carolina Hurricanes. He has not played since Feb. 4 due to a lower-body injury. Initially, the 27-year-old was not expected to play at all in the first-round series. However, Siegenthaler has recovered well, and the Devils need to bolster their defense after losing Luke Hughes (upper body) and Braden Dillon (lower body). Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters on Friday morning that Siegenthaler will have a "reduced role" in Friday's game. He is set to replace Dennis Cholowski on the third defensive pairing. Siegenthaler finished the regular season with nine points (two goals, seven assists), 52 shots, 92 blocks, and 75 hits in 55 games.

Apr 25

Luke Hughes • D • Devils

Luke Hughes Remains Out On Friday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (upper body) has been ruled out for Friday's Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes. He will miss a second consecutive game in the series due to an upper-body injury suffered in Game 1. Brenden Dillon (lower body) isn't ready to return, either. However, the Devils defense is expected to get Jonas Siegenthaler (lower body) back on Friday night. He is projected to slot into the third defensive pairing, pushing Dennis Cholowski out of the lineup. Hughes and Dillon will have their next chance to return on Sunday in Game 4.

Apr 25

Jonas Siegenthaler • D • Devils

Jonas Siegenthaler Returns To Practice

New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (lower body) practiced with the team on Thursday for the first time since sustaining a lower-body injury on Feb. 4. New Jersey lost Luke Hughes (upper body) in Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes and could use some reinforcement on defense; however, it remains uncertain whether Siegenthaler will join the lineup for Friday's Game 3. Siegenthaler posted nine points (two goals, seven assists), 92 blocks, and 75 hits in 55 regular-season games. He has made 28 career playoff appearances in the NHL, registering one goal and two assists.

Apr 24

Cody Glass • C • Devils

Cody Glass Good To Go Tuesday

New Jersey Devils forward Cody Glass (lower body) has been cleared for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes. He exited early due to a lower-body injury in Sunday's series opener. Glass will continue as New Jersey's third-line center, flanked by Paul Cotter and Stefan Noesen, who will drop down from the first line. Following his trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins, Glass averaged 0.5 points with the Devils in 14 regular-season contests, but he has finished scoreless in seven of his last eight appearances.

Apr 22

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