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Sunny Mehta Named Devils' Sixth GM, Signals Analytics-Driven Rebuild
sports1 month ago

Sunny Mehta Named Devils' Sixth GM, Signals Analytics-Driven Rebuild

The New Jersey Devils named Sunny Mehta their sixth general manager, returning to the organization after stints with the Florida Panthers where he helped win back-to-back Stanley Cups as head of analytics and assistant GM, and his earlier tenure as Devils' Director of Hockey Analytics. Mehta aims to rebuild around a young core with draft assets and a data-driven approach to restore perennial playoff contention and pursue another Stanley Cup.

Caps edge Devils 2-1 in tense Metro showdown
sports2 months ago

Caps edge Devils 2-1 in tense Metro showdown

The Washington Capitals defeated the New Jersey Devils 2-1 in a tight Metropolitan Division battle, with Ryan Leonard opening the scoring, Aliaksei Protas adding an empty-netter, and Jesper Bratt scoring late to narrow the gap; Logan Thompson delivered key saves for Washington as Cole Hutson impressed with his physical play, helping the Caps keep their slim playoff hopes alive.

Depth and Traffic Carry Penguins to 4-1 Win Without Crosby
sports2 months ago

Depth and Traffic Carry Penguins to 4-1 Win Without Crosby

In their first game back from the Olympic break, the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 to show off depth and a relentless front-of-net presence even with Sidney Crosby sidelined for a month with a knee injury. The Devils pressed early, but Pittsburgh pulled away in the third as Connor Clifton and Ryan Shea scored, Evgeni Malkin chipped in with two assists, and the penalty kill went 5-for-5. The win keeps the Penguins rolling (15-3-3 since Christmas) and sets up a big test vs. the Rangers, illustrating how the team’s depth and gritty play can carry them in Crosby’s absence.

Sabres edge Devils 2-1 as Thompson shines in NHL return
sports2 months ago

Sabres edge Devils 2-1 as Thompson shines in NHL return

Tage Thompson scored and added an assist, Peyton Krebs helped with a goal and an assist, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves as Buffalo defeated New Jersey 2-1 in the NHL’s return from the Olympic break. Buffalo improved to 33-19-6 and remained in the top wild-card spot in the East, while the Devils, who got a late goal from Timo Meier and 28 saves from Jake Allen, fell to 28-28-2.

Isles snag Palat from Devils in Tsyplakov swap with two draft picks
sports3 months ago

Isles snag Palat from Devils in Tsyplakov swap with two draft picks

Isles acquire Ondrej Palat from the Devils in exchange for Maxim Tsyplakov and a 2026 third-round pick plus a 2027 sixth-round pick; Palat, 34, has one season left on a $30 million contract and has 10 points in 51 games this season, while Tsyplakov has 2 points in 27 games this year. The trade comes as the Islanders push for playoff positioning and follows a recent deal that brought Carson Soucy to New York.

Panthers' Brad Marchand Day-to-Day, Out Against Canadiens
sports4 months ago

Panthers' Brad Marchand Day-to-Day, Out Against Canadiens

The NHL injury report highlights that Brad Marchand is day-to-day for the Panthers, Nemec has returned for the Devils, and the Flyers' Brink and Drysdale are out with upper-body injuries. Other updates include potential returns for Capitals' Protas and Nylander for the Maple Leafs, and various injuries affecting teams like Columbus, Edmonton, and Los Angeles.