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Simon Nemec • D • Devils

Simon Nemec Sustains Upper-Body Injury Playing For Slovakia

New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec has suffered an upper-body injury playing for his native Slovakia in the 2026 Olympic qualifiers. According to Tomas Prokop of Dennik Sport, Nemec is flying back to New Jersey for further tests. Team Slovakia doctor Pavol Lauko has said that "nothing is broken or dislocated." It's an encouraging update, but Nemec might still need to take some time off to heal a couple of weeks before training camp opens. Nemec had his rookie campaign in the NHL last term, going for 19 points (three goals, 16 assists) in 60 games while leading the team with 105 blocks.

5 days ago

Jacob Markstrom • G • Devils

Devils Acquire Jacob Markstrom

The New Jersey Devils have acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom in a trade with the Calgary Flames. The Devils gave up defenseman Kevin Bahl and a 2025 top-10-protected first-round draft pick in the transaction. Markstrom waived his no-trade clause to get the deal done, with the Flames retaining 31.25 percent of his salary. The Swedish netminder, who spent four seasons with the Flames, has two more years to go on a contract that carries a $6 million cap hit. New Jersey was desperate to upgrade its goalie department after being ranked 27th in save percentage in 2023-24. Markstrom posted a .905 save percentage this term, going 23-23-2 with a 2.78 goals-against average. His fantasy value should receive a boost as Markstrom joins an ambitious team that hopes to get back into the playoffs next season.

Jun 20

Timo Meier • RW • Devils

Timo Meier To Undergo Shoulder Surgery

New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier is set to undergo shoulder surgery on Tuesday but is expected to be ready for training camp ahead of next season. The power forward said he also dealt with a double MCL issue and oblique injuries in what amounted to a down offensive season despite leading New Jersey in goal-scoring. Meier tallied 28 goals and 52 points on 207 shots on goal this season after recording 40 goals and 66 points on a hefty 327 shots on goal across 78 games last season. Fellow Devils forward Jack Hughes has also undergone shoulder surgery while he too expects to be ready for next season.

Apr 23

Dougie Hamilton • D • Devils

Dougie Hamilton Could Have Returned For Playoffs

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (pectoral) said he could perhaps have made it back to the lineup for the postseason, but the club was unable to qualify for the playoffs. The blue-liner has missed the past 62 games of the regular season due to a torn left pectoral muscle suffered in a Dec. 1 contest and missed the remainder of the regular season. "I've been skating and stuff, so the plan was kind of to target playoffs," the blue-liner said. "But unfortunately we don't have that chance. It was hard not being out there with the guys, win or lose, going through it with them. It definitely makes you realize you can't take things for granted." The veteran's season will end with five goals and 16 points across 20 games for the under-performing Devils in the 2023-24 campaign.

Apr 18

Luke Hughes • D • Devils

Luke Hughes To Play For USA At World Championships

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes will head to Czechia to play for Team USA at the upcoming World Hockey Championship. The 20-year-old enjoyed a big-time rookie season from the blueline, registering nine goals and 47 points on 135 shots while skating in all 82 regular-season games. Unfortunately, the Devils didn't get much in terms of goaltending and ended up finishing 10 points back of the Washington Capitals for the second and final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Luke's brother and teammate, Jack, underwent season-ending shoulder surgery but should be good to go for training camp next season.

Apr 17

Timo Meier • RW • Devils

Timo Meier Dealt With MCL, Oblique Injuries In 2023-24

New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier said he dealt with a double MCL injury in his knee early in the season while also suffering from an oblique injury later in the year. Perhaps the ailments are an explanation for a down offensive season for the 27-year-old whose production took a significant decline this season. Meier tallied 40 goals and 66 points on a hefty 327 shots on goal across 78 games between the Sharks and Devils last season but fell to 28 goals and 52 points on 207 shots on goal across 69 games this season, his first full season with the Devils. New Jersey finished 10 points back of the Washington Capitals for the second and final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Apr 17

Timo Meier • RW • Devils

Timo Meier Notches Three Points In Win Over Toronto

New Jersey Devils winger Timo Meier played a part in three goals as the team picked up an impressive 6-5 win over Toronto Thursday night. Meier scored a couple of goals and had one assist, collecting all points in power-play situations. Thursday's outing marked the end of a three-game scoring drought for Meier. However, he has played well over the latter half of the season, scoring the most goals (16) along with Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov since March 1. The Swiss star has produced 27 goals across the entire campaign, adding 24 assists in 67 games.

Apr 12

Jack Hughes • C • Devils

Jack Hughes To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery on Wednesday, the team has announced. The news came after Hughes dropped out of the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Toronto. Hughes ends the 2023-24 campaign with 74 points (27 goals, 47 assists) in 62 appearances. Despite missing nearly 20 games this season, Hughes is still the team's top goal-scorer, and only Jesper Bratt (79) has more points than him. Shane Bowers landed in the top six with Hughes out on Tuesday.

Apr 10

John Marino • D • Devils

John Marino Returning On Tuesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman John Marino (undisclosed) will be back in the lineup for Tuesday's road game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The right-shot blue-liner has missed the past two games with an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old is just one point shy of tying his career-high from his 2019 rookie season, as he has recorded four goals and 25 points across 71 games on the season, although he posted that career-high of 26 points in just 56 games while with the Penguins in the 2019-20 campaign. The Devils will need to win out as they sit five points back of the second and final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with many teams to leap and just four games to do it in.

Apr 9

Jack Hughes • C • Devils

Jack Hughes Won't Suit Up Tuesday

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday when the team takes on the hosting Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. The young pivot is dealing with an upper-body injury, and it's unclear if he will miss additional time moving forward. "We'll see how long he's out," interim head coach Travis Green said. "I've already said what I'm going to say about Jack, he's not in tonight." It's been another big season for the American center, as he's tallied 27 goals and 74 points across an injury-shortened 62 games after recording 43 goals and 99 points in 78 games last season. The Devils' playoff hopes are hanging on by a string, as they sit five points back of the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with four teams to leapfrog and just four games remaining.

Apr 9

Curtis Lazar • C • Devils

Curtis Lazar May Not Return This Season

New Jersey Devils forward Curtis Lazar could miss the remainder of the season due to an upper-body injury. The veteran was injured during the second period of a 4-3 win against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. With the Devils set to miss the postseason, Lazar's 2023-24 campaign could be over altogether. "He's not great," interim head coach Travis Green said on Sunday. "I don't know if we'll see Lazar for the rest of the regular season." Lazar is enjoying his best offensive season of his 10-season NHL career with seven goals and a career-high 25 points across 71 games and 12:23 of average ice time per game.

Apr 8

Kaapo Kahkonen • G • Devils

Kaapo Kahkonen Injured Versus Predators

New Jersey Devils goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen sustained a lower-body injury in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to Nashville. He gave up an early goal to Jack Hughes and left the game after logging only 8:39 of ice time. Jake Allen stopped 29 of 30 pucks as his replacement. Kahkonen is set to undergo additional evaluations on Monday, which will determine his availability for Tuesday's contest against Toronto. The Finnish netminder has had a rough one in 2023-24, going 7-23-3 in 32 starts with the Devils and Sharks. He has allowed 3.72 goals with a .897 save percentage.

Apr 8

Jesper Bratt • LW • Devils

Jesper Bratt Extends Point Streak With 24th Goal

New Jersey Devils winger Jesper Bratt scored his 24th goal of the campaign in Friday's 5-2 loss against Buffalo to extend his point streak to four games. Bratt gave New Jersey a two-goal lead in the first period, but Buffalo found a way to turn the game on its head. The Swedish winger has been back in form lately after having a tough start to the month. He matched his career high with 73 points on Friday and will get his first opportunity to set a new scoring record in Tuesday's matchup against Pittsburgh. Bratt has totaled 24 goals and 49 assists in 74 games.

Mar 30

Kaapo Kahkonen • G • Devils

Kaapo Kahkonen Earns A Shutout Sunday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen earned a shutout as part of a 4-0 win over the rival New York Islanders on Sunday. The blanking was the first shutout of the season for the 27-year-old who was shipped to the Devils from the San Jose Sharks prior to the March 8 NHL trade deadline. It's been a tough season playing for a weak Sharks club as Kahkonen still sits with a 3.69 goals-against average and an .897 save percentage across 34 games, going 7-22-0 in that time. With the win, the Devils remain in the playoff hunt as they sit with a 35-33-4 record, five points back of the Washington Capitals for the second Wild Card spot in the east, although Washington owns two games in hand.

Mar 25

John Marino • D • Devils

John Marino To Return On Saturday

New Jersey Devils defenseman John Marino is set to return for Saturday's contest against the Ottawa Senators. The veteran blueliner has missed the past two games and four of the last five due to an upper-body injury. "I've been in and out with injuries lately, but the guys have been playing well and I just hope to contribute where I can," Marino said. "It's been a tough year, a lot of ups and downs in finding that consistency." The 26-year-old has notched four goals and 23 points across 65 games while adding 79 blocked shots and a tough minus-12 rating. The Devils are in desperate need for wins as they sit with a 34-32-4 record, six points back of the second and final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Mar 23

Luke Hughes • D • Devils

Luke Hughes Racks Up Three Power-Play Assists

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes had it going on with the man advantage all night against Winnipeg on Thursday, finishing a 4-1 victory with three power-play assists. Jack Hughes scored a pair of goals, and Nico Hischier also benefited from Hughes' fantastic job on the power play. He's the first rookie defenseman to tally three-plus power-play assists in a single game since his brother Quinn Hughes in 2019. Throughout the season, Hughes has done most of his damage on the power play, with only 17 of his 38 points coming during even-strength play. He's tied with Minnesota's Brock Faber for the second-most points among first-year players.

Mar 22

Timo Meier • RW • Devils

Timo Meier, Dawson Mercer Both Score Two Goals In Tuesday's Win

New Jersey Devils forwards Timo Meier and Dawson Mercer each scored a pair of goals as the Devils beat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins by a 5-2 score on Tuesday. Mercer opened the scoring with his 18th just 5:35 into the opening frame before Meier restored a lead with his 20th late in the second period. Mercer added his 19th 9:14 into the third period followed by Meier's 21st with just over three minutes remaining. Both of Meier's tallies came on the power play. With the win, the Devils improved to 33-32-4 on the season, good for sixth in the Metropolitan Division and six points back of the Detroit Red Wings for the second and final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Mar 20

Jack Hughes • C • Devils

Jack Hughes To Play Tuesday

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes will be in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins. The 22-year-old did not take part in the morning skate on Tuesday but will indeed suit up, according to Devils interim head coach Travis Green. It's been a productive season for the former first-overall pick who has recorded 21 goals and 63 points across 52 games on the season, putting a hefty 233 shots on goal in that time. However, he is also minus-16 on a Devils team that has disappointed this season. New Jersey currently sits seventh in the Metropolitan Division with a 32-32-4 record on the season, seven points back of the second and final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Mar 19

Jake Allen • G • Devils

Jake Allen Starting Thursday For Devils

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen will make his debut for the team on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. Allen was acquired before the trade deadline last week to help the Devils with their goaltending woes. Unfortunately, Allen is sporting some ugly numbers himself, with an .892 SV%, 3.65 GAA, and -8.0 GSAA. The move from Montreal to New Jersey might help, but the latter hasn't been defensively sound this year either. The 33-year-old is a desperation option in fantasy and should only be used given a good matchup, which this is not.

Mar 14

John Marino • D • Devils

John Marino Out On Thursday

New Jersey Devils defenseman John Marino (upper body) will not suit up for Thursday's game against the Dallas Stars. The right-shot blue-liner is sidelined with an upper-body injury, even after logging 24:58 of ice time as part of a 3-1 loss to the Rangers on Monday. A quality two-way defender, Marino has tallied four goals and 23 points across 63 games this season, skating 21:10 per night. He has tallied three assists over his last three games and has added 77 blocked shots to his resume this season. The Devils also announced that fellow defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler remains out with a concussion after he was elbowed in the head by Rangers enforcer Matt Rempe on Monday. Rempe received a four-game suspension for the illegal hit.

Mar 14

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