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The Devils bottom six needs to be revamped. Fortunately, there are plenty of solid options available.

Today in our prospect profile coverage, we have Czech d-man Adam Jiricek. He was looking to be a top-10 prospect before injuries derailed this past season, but he still has a ton of potential and a good two-way game. Come take a look.

Reports earlier this evening came out that Sheldon Keefe will become the new head coach of the New Jersey Devils. This post is a reaction to the news, which is mostly positive as Keefe was arguably the best of the remaining coaches.

The Devils have a pair of UFA defensemen in Brendan Smith and Nick DeSimone. This post explains why they should let the former walk, but perhaps consider a reunion with the latter.

The New Jersey Devils have their next head coach.

Emil Hemming is a Finnish winger who played 40 games in the Liiga in 2023-24. Would he be too much of a reach at 10?

Preliminary play at the 2024 World Championship has come to an end and the quarterfinal matchups are set.
All seven members of the New Jersey Devils competing at the tournament are headed to the quarters which begins on Thursday.
It was Canada and Sweden who finished in the top spots

New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 5/17/24

This morning, the New Jersey Devils signed two of their top prospects to entry level contracts: Michigan Wolverines defenseman Seamus Casey and Ilves goaltender Jakub Málek. This post reacts to the signings and the positional logjams they will/are creating.

GM Tom Fitzgerald has lauded himself for being a very patient person. In 2024-25, he cannot accept more failure.