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Devils won't make cuts Friday, pushed back to Saturday

The Devils will not make their first training camp roster cuts until Saturday. The Devils will not be making any roster cuts Friday, instead pushing any moves back to Saturday, the team announced. Coach John Hynes said earlier in the week that the plan was for the...

6 takeaways from Devils' second preseason loss

The Devils dropped their second preseason game, falling to the Rangers, 3-1. Here are six takeaways from Madison Square Garden.

Miles Wood scores during surprise start for the Devils

Miles Wood jumped into the Devils' lineup vs. the Rangers late, but he ended up scoring his first NHL goal. NEW YORK - Miles Wood's first NHL goal wasn't supposed to come Thursday night. He wasn't even planning on being on the ice for the Devils. But after fellow...

Devils fall behind fast, lose to Rangers 3-1 | Rapid Reaction

The Devils gave up two early goals and lost to the Rangers, 3-1. NEW YORK - Two early Rangers goals were too much for the Devils to overcome. John Gilmour netted a power-play goal in the opening minutes, then Brandon Pirri scored the first of his...

Deal with Devils ends long wait for Kyle Quincey

Kyle Quincey anxiously waited for the right deal during free agency over the summer before signing with the Devils. NEWARK - The summer was difficult for Kyle Quincey. The veteran NHL defenseman waited patiently for his opportunity on a new team after the Detroit...

1st cuts coming for Devils on Friday

The Devils will make their first cuts of 2016 training camp on Friday. NEWARK - The Devils are close to trimming their training camp roster for the first time. Coach John Hynes expects the team to make their first round of cuts Friday, electing to wait...

Devils' Devante Smith-Pelly scratched vs. Rangers

Devante Smith-Pelly will miss Thursday's game against the Rangers with an upper body injury. NEWARK - Devante Smith-Pelly will miss the Devils' game against the Rangers on Thursday night with an upper body injury, according to coach John Hynes. The...

Devils roster, lines vs. Rangers (9/29/16)

The Devils roster and lines for Thursday's game against the Rangers. NEWARK - The Devils will play the Rangers in the second of back-to-back preseason games, and it will be a whole new group on the ice. None of the players who skated in the Devils' 2-0...

5 observations from Devils' loss to Flyers

The Devils dropped their first preseason game Wednesday, falling 2-0 to the Flyers. Like every preseason, there was some good and some bad. Here are five observations from Allentown.

Devils missing finishing touch in loss to Flyers

The Devils couldn't find the scoring touch against the Flyers, but coach John Hynes was happy with how chances were created. ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Devils wanted to combine their offensive focus throughout training on running the systems to set up shots...

Devils fall short in 2-0 loss to Flyers | Rapid reaction

The Flyers beat the Devils 2-0 in a preseason game at the PPL Arena in Allentown. ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Flyers asserted themselves in the second period, and the Devils didn't have an answer. A pair of second-period goals made the difference for the Flyers, and...

Devils sign defenseman Kyle Quincey

The Devils signed defenseman Kyle Quincey to a one-year deal. The Devils agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Quincey, the team announced Wednesday. The one-way deal is worth $1.25 million. The 31-year-old is an 11-year NHL veteran, including nine...

Devils focusing on progress in 2nd preseason game

The Devils are looking to build off the positives of their split-squad wins to open the preseason. Watch video NEWARK - Entering the Devils' second preseason game, John Hynes is just looking for progress. Between the handful of players playing in...

Roster, lines for Devils' preseason game vs. Flyers (9/28/16)

Here is the Devils' roster for Wednesday's game vs. the Flyers, with the lines and pairs from morning skate. NEWARK - The Devils will play another preseason game Wednesday night when they visit the Flyers at PPL Arena in Allentown. The Devils will...

Anders Lindback impresses with Devils in return to ice

Anders Lindback had a strong outing for the Devils in his first game since suffering an Achilles injury last season. NEWARK - Even for a goalie with more than six seasons of game experience, Monday was a big night for Anders Lindback. The Devils' preseason game against...

WATCH: 3 takeaways from Devils' win over Flyers

NJ Advance Media Devils reporter Chris Ryan breaks down the Devils' preseason opener. Watch video NEWARK - The Devils earned a 2-0 split-squad win over the Flyers in their first of two preseason games Monday night. While there were...

6 players who stood out in Devils' preseason debut

The Devils opened the preseason with a 2-0 split-squad win over the Flyers. Here are six players who stood out on the ice in Newark during their debuts.

Nick Lappin shakes off nerves, early miss for Devils

Nick Lappin scored a pair of goals in the Devils' win over the Flyers, shaking off his nerves and an early missed opportunity. NEWARK - Nick Lappin was plenty nervous for his first NHL preseason game. The Devils forward nearly erased all of them when he...

Devils grab preseason shutout over Flyers behind Lappin | Rapid reaction

The Devils beat the Flyer 2-0 in a split-squad preseason game. NEWARK - The Devils only converted on one opportunity, but it was enough to secure their first preseason victory against the Philadelphia Flyers Right wing Nick Lappin punched in a goal...

Kyle Palmieri eager to get going with the Devils

Kyle Palmieri is ready to hit the ground running with the Devils after playing for Team USA in the World Cup. Watch video NEWARK - Fortunately for Devils forward Kyle Palmieri, there was some good TV on Saturday and Sunday during his couple days of...

7 things to watch in Devils' split-squad preseason games

The Devils will hit the ice in a pair of split-squad preseason games on Monday. Here are seven things to watch when they play against the Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens.

Devils' lines, defensive pairing for split-squad games

The Devils will play a pair of split-squad games on Monday, with one group staying in New Jersey to host the Philadelphia Flyers, and another group heading to Montreal to take on the Canadiens. Watch video NEWARK - The Devils will play a pair of...

How John Hynes will coach Devils' split-squad games

John Hynes will watch the Devils' first preseason game from above instead of coaching on the bench. NEWARK - Devils head coach John Hynes had a decision to make about where he would be coaching Monday, with half his team staying in Newark to play the...

Rosters for Devils' split-squad games vs. Flyers, Canadiens

The Devils' rosters for their two split-squad games against the Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens. NEWARK - The Devils will play two split-squad games on Monday, with some players staying in Newark to play the Philadelphia Flyers, and others heading to...

10 takeaways and notes from Day 2 of Devils training camp

John Hynes' return highlighted a busy day for the Devils at Day 2 of training camp. Here are 10 takeaways and notes from the day.

John Hynes wastes no time rejoining Devils

John Hynes had time to rest after returning from the World Cup of Hockey, but he passed on any days off to rejoin the Devils. NEWARK - After wrapping up his coaching duties as an assistant for Team USA at the World Cup of Hockey on Thursday, John Hynes knew he had time...

Michael McLeod shakes off hard hit before goal in Devils scrimmage

Michael McLeod shook off a hit into the boards to score a goal during Saturday's scrimmage at Devils training camp, and he continues to learn about the speed of the NHL game. NEWARK - Michael McLeod fell hard into the boards after flying quickly toward goal...

Colton White celebrates Devils contract with 12 stitches

Colton White signed his first NHL deal with the Devils Wednesday, but a puck to the ear also gave him 12 stitches. NEWARK - Colton White signed his first NHL deal with the Devils Wednesday, and fittingly, but it wasn't his luckiest day in...

8 takeways from Day 1 of Devils training camp

The Devils hit the ice for the first time officially in 2016-17, logging practice and a scrimmage on the first day of training camp. Here are 8 things we learned on the first day of camp.

Devils give Taylor Hall and Adam Henrique fast chance to reignite chemistry

Former juniors teammates Taylor Hall and Adam Henrique were back together on a line during the first day on ice at Devils training camp. Watch video NEWARK - The Devils wasted no time letting Taylor Hall and Adam Henrique try to...

WATCH: Taylor Hall's 1st day on ice with the Devils

Watch Taylor Hall's first practice and scrimmage with the Devils. Watch video NEWARK - Taylor Hall made his official Devils debut on Friday, skating with Group A during the first of practice and scrimmage of Devils training camp. Hall displayed his...

Devils groups, lines, defensive pairs for Day 1 of training camp

Here are the Devils practice groups, broken up by lines and defensive pairs, for the first day of training camp. NEWARK - The first day of on-ice activities for Devils at training camp will feature three separate practices for three groups, along with a...

9 questions facing the Devils entering training camp

The Devils enter 2016-17 training camp with plenty of optimism after making strides last season and having a busy summer. But there are still questions for the team to address before the puck drops on the regular season.

Taylor Hall prepped to help Devils build on foundation

Taylor Hall sees what the Devils are trying to build, and he understands what he can bring to the table to add to the foundation. NEWARK - Based on his past games and offseason skates, Taylor Hall has a good idea what he's heading into with the Devils. And the...

Devils' Taylor Hall: Resentment of Edmonton Oilers will always be there

Taylor Hall still has bitter resentment toward the Edmonton Oilers after they traded him to the Devils. NEWARK - Taylor Hall wasn't shy about expressing his contempt toward the Edmonton Oilers when he was chosen as the odd man out after being traded to the...

Devante Smith-Pelly: 'Playoffs or bust' for the Devils

Devante Smith-Pelly called the 2016-17 season "playoffs or bust" for the Devils. NEWARK - Devante Smith-Pelly didn't hold back on his expectations for the Devils this season. "It's playoffs or bust, I think, personally," Smith-Pelly...

Devils sign Colton White, Blake Speers to entry-level deals

The Devils signed defenseman Colton White and forward Blake Speers to three-year, entry-level contracts. The Devils signed defenseman Colton White and forward Blake Speers to entry-level contracts, the team announced Wednesday. The two 19-year-old prospects have...

Devils announce 2016-17 training camp roster

The Devils will feature 56 players on their training camp roster for 2016-17. The Devils announced their roster for 2016-17 training camp, which will open on Thursday, Sept. 22. A total of 56 players are included on the training camp roster, with 33 forwards, 16...

What Team USA loss to Canada would mean for Devils

If Team USA is eliminated from the World Cup on Tuesday against Canada, it could be good news for the Devils. Team USA will play Team Canada in a must-win game on Tuesday during the preliminary round of the World Cup of Hockey. A loss would eliminate Team USA from...

Hockey fan wants Prudential Center to pay up after off-ice brawl

A New Jersey man is suing the Prudential Center and others after allegedly being hurt in a fight outside the Newark arena. NEWARK -- A New Jersey hockey fan is suing the Prudential Center, the city of Newark, and a handful of others, claiming he has had to undergo...

8 Devils takesways from the 2016 Prospects Challenge

Devils prospects kicked off preseason action by playing in two games at the Prospects Challenge in Buffalo, going 1-1 with a win over the Sabres and a loss to the Bruins. Here are eight observations from the weekend's action.

Blake Speers, Brandon Gignac have big weekends for Devils at Prospects Challenge

Blake Speers scored three goals and added one assist over two games to lead the way offensively for the Devils at the 2016 Prospects Challenge in Buffalo. The Devils scored nine goals over two games at the Prospects Challenge in Buffalo, and the players at...

WATCH: All Devils goals from win over Sabres at Prospects Challenge

Watch all six goals scored by the Devils in a win over the Buffalo Sabres at the Prospects Challenge. Watch video Devils prospects wasted no time establishing their offense over the weekend at the Prospects Challenge, and an early outburst led to a...

Pavel Zacha already impressed with new Devils prospects

Pavel Zacha had strong early impressions of Michael McLeod and Nathan Bastian, the Devils' top two picks in the 2016 Draft. Watch video NEWARK - Pavel Zacha got his first chance to skate in game situations with members of the Devils' 2016 draft...

World Cup of Hockey TV Schedule: USA vs. Europe (9/17/16); live stream, watch online

Team USA, led by Joe Pavelski, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Quick, will open play in the preliminary round of the 2016 World Cup of Hockey in Toronto when it plays Team Europe, which is paced by Marian Hossa, Frans Nielsen and Mats Zuccarello. The two teams are in a pool with Team Canada and Team...

9 Devils that need big weekend at Prospects Challenge

Devils prospects will get a head start on training camp when they play in two game at the Prospects Challenge in Buffalo. Here are nine players that need to make early impressions.

Devils' Steven Santini focused on self, not competition

Steven Santini will focus on his own play rather than the competition he'll be facing at Devils training camp. NEWARK - Steven Santini isn't worried about what personnel moves take place around him on the Devils. The defenseman prospect knows there...

Devils add goalie Anders Lindback on PTO

Anders Lindback will attend Devils training camp on a professional tryout. The Devils will bring goalie Anders Lindback to training camp on a professional tryout, the team announced Friday. Linback has appeared in 130 NHL games over the past seven seasons for five...

Expectations for Devils at Prospects Challenge

Devils prospects are about to hit the ice in Buffalo, as they'll get warmed up for training camp with two games at the Prospects Challenge. Here's what they're expecting.

Zacha, Blandisi, Quenneville all past injuries for Devils

Pavel Zacha, Joseph Blandisi and John Quenneville are all past the injuries they dealt with during the spring and summer, and are ready to go for rookie camp and training camp. NEWARK - Three faces that were missing for all or part of Devils Development Camp in...

Fresh faces: New players Devils will see in division

Along with the Devils, plenty of Metropolitan Division teams brought in some new but familiar places during the offseason. Here are 12 of the new players for the Devils to watch within the division, plus two the Devils added.