Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images The Devils never really reached their potential this past season, and I think it’s safe to say they never really reached their potential. However, there were stretches where they played fairly well, and other stretches where they were terrible. When looking back on the regular season, there are not many stretches that were super memorable as being long, positive momentum shifters for the New Jersey Devils. It felt like they were playing from behind the entire season, trying to rise up the rankings into a playoff position and never quite being able to ..read more

Anthony Duclair would be my number one free agent choice this offseason. | Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images The first round of the playoffs is nearly over, draft lottery hasn’t even happened, but I want to fast forward to unrestricted free agency and look at possibilities. We just turned the calendar to May and the first round of the playoffs isn’t even over yet. The NHL draft lottery is next week and the Devils have a 3.5 percent chance of winning the first overall pick. Cue the Dumb and Dumber gif, “So you’re telling me there’s a chance!” Still, I suspect it’s more than likely that Tom Fi ..read more

It’s nothing personal, Travis, but the facts are the facts. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Lindy Ruff was fired by the New Jersey Devils after 61 games. Associate coach Travis Green took over as the interim head coach for the team’s last 21 games. This post shows that the Devils played worse under Green and so he should not be the team’s next full-time head coach. The headline is pretty straight forward. This is not going to be a very kind post for New Jersey Devils associate head coach and interim head coach, Travis Green. To replace a traditional month in review post, I want to focus ..read more

Associate coach Travis Green, of the New Jersey Devils, handles bench duties during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on October 24, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The New Jersey Devils defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-2. | Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 5/3/24 Here are your links for today: Devils Links Bruce Garrioch unwinds a situation here that could maybe possibly see Mike Sullivan wind up in New Jersey: [Ottawa Citizen] A little bit more information here on Mike Sullivan: What’s going on wi ..read more

Lindy Ruff has already found a new coaching job while the New Jersey Devils are still searching for their next coach. | James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports The offseason is young but the New Jersey Devils continue to search for their next head coach. With more names becoming potentially available, who should and should not be in their mix? As the playoffs roll on for the teams that qualified, so does the offseason for those that didn’t, including our New Jersey Devils. We’ve discussed all the problems enough, so today, perhaps it’s time to start looking at the solutions available for certain areas ..read more

Nolan Foote is a pending RFA. Will he be back with the Devils? | Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images A disc injury robbed Nolan Foote of his 2023-24 season and he will hit RFA for the first time. What should the Devils do with the young forward? Last week, our annual RFA profile series here at AATJ began as I took a look at Dawson Mercer and what type of contract he may get this summer. This week, we turn our attention to another young forward hitting RFA for the first time in Nolan Foote. Nolan Foote’s 2023-24 season never really got off the ground as he suffered an injury during trai ..read more

Luke Hughes #43 of the New Jersey Devils looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on April 13, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 5/1/24 Here are your links for today: Devils Links The haters are in shambles. That’s our guy: Connor Bedard, Brock Faber and Luke Hughes are the three finalists for the 2023-24 Calder Memorial Trophy. https://t.co/BDtb5gty9c #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/Spvjg5Y1Tc — NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 30, 2024 “The Pittsburgh Penguins have not ..read more

Photo by Dale Preston/Getty Images Playoffs continue in the Canadian junior leagues. Here’s an update on the Devils prospects still taking part. The NHL season has ended, but not everyone affiliated with the Devils is heading to the golf course just yet. The Canadian Juniors playoffs are in full swing. Forward Cole Brown’s season ended in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals to Ottawa and winger Josh Filmon’s season ended in the second round to Moose Jaw in 5 games. However, two other future Devils are still slogging along in the QMJHL. Let’s take a look at them. Cam Squires Cam Squires and th ..read more

Pittsburgh Penguins Head Coach Mike Sullivan during second period National Hockey League action between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators on March 12, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. | Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 4/29/24 Here are your links for today: Devils Links Well this, from Nick Kypreos, is interesting: “Rumours of Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan leaving Pittsburgh to join close friend Tom Fitzgerald in New Jersey won’t dissipate. Despite being under contract, it could sim ..read more

A NHL prospect? In my Division I Group A? Yes. And he’s on the host nation’s roster, Italy. | Photo by John Cordes/NHLI via Getty Images Bolzano, Italy will be where six teams battle for two spots to be promoted to the 2025 IIHF World Championships. This preview looks at three contenders in Hungary, Slovenia, and Italy as well as three who may struggle in South Korea, Romania, and Japan. The main 2024 IIHF World Championships, the Top Division or Elite Division, will take place on May 10, 2024 in Czechia. There will be six New Jersey Devils players among the many NHLers, AHLers, and other pros ..read more