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The Machinations of the Devils' World-Beating First Power Play Unit
The 2024-25 Devils have arguably the best power play of all time this season. How does it work and why are they so successful?
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JP Gambatese
The Downfall of Erik Haula as a New Jersey Devil
The 33-year-old's game has taken a turn for the worse over the past couple of seasons. What gives?
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JP Gambatese
Understanding the Devils' Breakout Scheme
With a new coach comes new systems, so let's break down the Devils' defensive-zone breakout strategy and the pros and cons that come with it.
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JP Gambatese
Implications of the Rising Salary Cap for the New Jersey Devils
The NHL salary cap is going up by over $25 million in the next three years, so what does that mean for the Devils?
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Devils Blank Predators 5-0 Despite Bottom Six Woes
The Predators were generally the better team Sunday night, but the Devils (and Nico Daws) took home the blowout victory anyway.
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JP Gambatese
Devils Fall 4-2 to Stars Despite Strong Game
Devils showed offensive life but couldn't get the job done in their first game back off of the Four Nations Tournament break.
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JP Gambatese
3 Under-the-Radar Bottom Six Trade Targets for the Devils
The Devils have been linked to Ryan Donato and Jake Evans for a while now, but who else could be a palatable target?
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JP Gambatese
Luke Hughes is Turning into a Perennial Norris Candidate
The youngest Hughes brother has been dominant for most of the 2024-25 season, so let's dig in to his astonishing toolkit.
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On Brett Pesce's Sturdiness in First Year with Devils
The 29-year-old has had quite a successful first season in New Jersey.
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JP Gambatese
Prospect Deep Dive: Seamus Casey
Getting into the nitty gritty surrounding highly-touted defense prospect Seamus Casey.
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Devils' Midseason-Plus Awards
With hockey on pause for the Four Nations Tournament, now is as good a time as any to give out some midseason Devils awards.
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3 Pipe Dream Trade Targets for the Devils
It's always fun to play armchair GM, so let's come up with some outrageous deals for the New Jersey Devils.
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