New Jersey Devils Trade Rumors & News

Dougie Hamilton skating in his New Jersey Devils uniform during the 2025-26 NHL season as trade rumors swirl around the $9 million defenseman

Dougie Hamilton Trade: 3 Best Devils Destinations Ranked

Dougie Hamilton's $9 million cap hit makes him the hardest defenseman to trade this offseason. Our Retention Ladder framework shows how Devils salary retention at 0%, 25%, or 50% unlocks three completely different tiers of trade destinations — from cap-floor rebuilders to elite Cup contenders.

Rahul Gaur • 1 week ago

14 min

Tom Fitzgerald fired as New Jersey Devils general manager after three-season decline from franchise-record 112 points

Breaking

Tom Fitzgerald Fired: Devils' Deadline Deficit

Tom Fitzgerald fired after a 29-point decline from 112 to 83 points. The Deadline Deficit — three years of trade deadline inaction — sealed his fate. New Jersey, Toronto, and Nashville all searching for GMs simultaneously. The next hire inherits real talent and $24M in projected cap space.

Rahul Gaur • 1 week ago

11 min

Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom drop gloves in goalie fight at Madison Square Garden March 31 2026

Analysis

Shesterkin Markstrom Goalie Fight: The $92M Haymaker That Broke a 28-Year Drought

Shesterkin beat Markstrom at MSG after training with undefeated pro boxer Sergey Novikov. Three goalie fights in ten weeks after a six-year drought — it's the $92M Haymaker era, and the NHL's highest-paid goalies are enforcing their own creases.

Rahul Gaur • 2 weeks ago

9 min

Matthew Knies skating for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2025-26 season

Analysis

Matthew Knies Trade Deadline: Why Toronto Kept Him

Five teams had serious interest in Matthew Knies at the 2026 trade deadline. Toronto declined every offer while trading three veterans for picks. Here's what the five-team number actually means — and whether keeping him was the right call.

Rahul Gaur • 3 weeks ago

8 min

Ottawa Senators defensemen on ice as Senators offseason defenseman search becomes Steve Staios top priority for 2026

Confirmed Trades

Senators Offseason Defenseman: Staios's No. 1 Priority (2026)

Senators offseason defenseman search is Staios's No. 1 priority after deadline frustration. Ristolainen, Hamilton, Yakemchuk all in play. Full cap math, trade targets, and UFA options.

Rohit Gaur • 4 weeks ago

6 min

NHL games today March 14 2026 Saturday schedule featuring Avalanche Lightning Sabres and 14 matchups across the league

Breaking News

NHL Games Today March 14: Schedule, Previews & Scores | 2026

NHL games today March 14 feature a loaded 14-game Saturday slate. Avalanche visit Jets, Hurricanes face Lightning, Sabres host Leafs without Matthews. Full schedule, previews, and scores.

Rohit Gaur • 1 month ago