New Jersey Devils Fantasy Hockey News & Injury Updates

Brown (lower body) won't play against Utah on Tuesday and Vancouver on Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Daws will guard the road goal against the Islanders on Saturday, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Casey will be out of action for 6-8 weeks after undergoing a knee procedure, Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News reports Friday.

Allen will be between the home pipes against the Flyers on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Brown (lower body) is expected to miss at least the first two games of the 2026-27 campaign, Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News reports Wednesday.

Brown (undisclosed) is expected to miss at least the first two games of the 2026-27 campaign, Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News reports Wednesday.

Kovacevic (knee) will begin the 2026-27 regular season on the injured non-roster list, per Mike Morreale of NHL.com.

Bjugstad (pectoral) will begin the 2026-27 regular season on the injured non-roster list, per Mike Morreale of NHL.com.

Casey (knee) was placed on non-roster injured reserve Monday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Rittich was placed on waivers by New Jersey on Sunday.

Vilen was placed on waivers by New Jersey on Sunday.

Kolyachonok was placed on waivers by New Jersey on Sunday.

White was placed on waivers by New Jersey on Sunday.

Tufte was placed on waivers by New Jersey on Sunday.

McLaughlin was placed on waivers by New Jersey on Sunday.

Poirier was claimed off waivers by New Jersey on Sunday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Poirier was placed on waivers by the Stars on Saturday, per PuckPedia.

Casey sustained an apparent knee injury Thursday versus the Rangers, and he will miss some time pending further evaluation, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Poirier will guard the home goal in Wednesday's preseason game versus the Wild, Robert Tiffin of NHL.com reports.

Allen will be between the pipes for Saturday's road clash with the Islanders, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Daws is slated to start Thursday's road preseason game against the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Allen is expected to protect the home net in Monday's exhibition contest against the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Rittich will start Sunday's preseason game against the Islanders, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Poirier is set to start on the road against St. Louis in Saturday's preseason game, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Noesen (knee) was in action for the first day of training camp Thursday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Siegenthaler (undisclosed) was on the first defensive pairing for Thursday's practice session on the first day of training camp, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Rodrigues (finger) is good for the start of training camp, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Thursday.

Hughes (undisclosed) was on the ice for Thursday's training camp session, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Gritsyuk (upper body) participated in Thursday's training camp session, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Kovacevic (knee) will be a limited participant to start New Jersey's training camp.

The Devils announced Thursday that Bjugstad underwent successful surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle last week and will be sidelined for approximately 4-6 months.

Bratt was named an assistant captain for the Devils on Wednesday.

Evangelista signed a five-year, $36.25 million contract extension with the Devils on Tuesday.

Evangelista was traded to the Devils from the Predators on Tuesday in exchange for a conditional first-round pick and a second-round pick, both in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft.

Pesce (lower body) is healthy and has been able to undergo his usual offseason training, Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News reports Thursday.

White agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with New Jersey on Thursday.

Vilen inked a one-year, two-way contract with New Jersey on Wednesday.

Mantha agreed to terms on a two-year, $9.5 million contract with New Jersey on Wednesday.

Malek signed a two-year, two-way contract with New Jersey on Monday.

Steeves signed a one-year, two-way contract with New Jersey on Monday.

Lombardi agreed to terms on a two-year, $1.75 million contract with New Jersey on Friday.

Rittich signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Devils on Thursday, per PuckPedia.

McLaughlin signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Devils on Wednesday.

Tufte signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Devils on Wednesday.

Parent secured a one-year, two-way contract with New Jersey on Wednesday.

Daws signed a two-year, $2.2 million contract with the Devils on Wednesday.

Kolyachonok signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Devils on Wednesday, per agent Dan Milstein.

Hischier is slated to sign a five-year, $58.5 million contract extension with the Devils on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Rodrigues (finger) was traded to the Devils from the Panthers on Tuesday along with Jesper Boqvist and Ben Steeves, in exchange for Jacob Markstrom (undisclosed) and Angus Crookshank, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Gritsyuk (upper body) signed a three-year, $9.75 million contract with New Jersey on Tuesday.

Steeves, Evan Rodrigues (finger) and Jesper Boqvist were traded to the Devils from the Panthers on Tuesday in exchange for Jacob Markstrom (undisclosed) and Angus Crookshank, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Boqvist, Evan Rodrigues (finger) and Ben Steeves were dealt from Florida to New Jersey on Tuesday in exchange for Jacob Markstrom (undisclosed) and Angus Crookshank, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN.

Rodrigues (finger) was traded to the Devils from the Panthers on Tuesday along with Jesper Boqvist and Ben Steeves, in exchange for Jacob Markstrom and Angus Crookshank, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Boqvist, Evan Rodrigues and Ben Steeves were dealt from Florida to New Jersey on Tuesday in exchange for Jacob Markstrom and Angus Crookshank, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN.

Kolyachonok didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Stars, and he'll become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday.

Shcherbakov was the 44th overall pick by New Jersey in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday.

Vanhanen was the 37th overall pick by New Jersey in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday.

Command was the 12th overall pick by New Jersey in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Friday.

Chisholm was acquired by New Jersey from Washington on Thursday in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.

Lombardi was acquired by New Jersey from Detroit on Thursday in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick.

Morin was traded to the Devils on Tuesday, along with a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 first-round pick, in exchange for Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Morin was traded to the Devils on Monday, along with a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 first-round pick, in exchange for Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Silayev agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with New Jersey on Monday.

Siegenthaler (undisclosed) won't participate in the 2026 IIHF World Championship because of an injury, Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site reports Monday.

Evangelista had two assists in a 5-4 loss to the Ducks on Thursday.

McLaughlin was reassigned to AHL Utica on Wednesday.

Vilen was assigned to AHL Utica on Wednesday.

Daws was reassigned to AHL Utica on Wednesday.

Mantha (lower body) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blues, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

Daws will guard the road goal against the Bruins on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Rittich is expected to protect the home net against Carolina on Tuesday, according to Luca Dallasta of the Islanders' official site.

Hameenaho was assigned to AHL Utica on Monday.

Mantha (lower body) won't play against Washington on Sunday.

Allen is expected to start on the road against Detroit on Saturday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Daws will defend the home crease versus Ottawa on Sunday, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Vilen was summoned from AHL Utica on Friday.

Daws was recalled from AHL Utica on Friday.

Allen will start Thursday's home game against the Penguins, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Hughes (undisclosed) will undergo a procedure and will miss the remainder of the season, it was announced Thursday.

Allen will patrol the home crease against Montreal on Saturday, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

McLaughlin was recalled from AHL Utica on Saturday.

Allen was the first netminder off the ice at morning skate, per Mike Morreale of NHL.com, indicating that he'll defend the home goal versus Washington on Thursday.

Allen was the first netminder off the ice at morning practice, per Mike Morreale of NHL.com, and is slated to defend the home goal versus Washington on Thursday.

Gritsyuk will have surgery to address an upper-body injury and will miss the rest of the season, the team announced Thursday.

Gritsyuk (undisclosed) is slated to remain on the shelf versus the Rangers on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Rodrigues will undergo surgery for his broken finger, officially ending his 2025-26 campaign, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Gritsyuk (undisclosed) won't play against Chicago on Sunday, per Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News.

Allen will start Sunday's home game against Chicago, Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News reports.

Rodrigues broke a finger in Thursday's game versus the Wild and is likely done for the season, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.

Rodrigues won't return to Thursday's game against Minnesota after sustaining an upper-body injury.

Gritsyuk (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup for the remaining two games of the Devils' road trip, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Thursday.

Mantha (lower body) will be in action Thursday in Ottawa, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Gritsyuk is scheduled for imaging and an evaluation Wednesday for the undisclosed injury he sustained Tuesday versus the Stars, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Allen will protect the road goal versus the Stars on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Rittich is set to start at home against the Blackhawks on Tuesday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Pesce (lower body) is questionable to return to the lineup before the end of the 2025-26 regular season, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Sunday.

Noesen (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the season, Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News reports Sunday.

Allen will protect the road goal versus the Capitals on Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Allen will patrol the home crease versus Los Angeles on Saturday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Bratt recorded two assists in Thursday's 5-4 loss to Calgary.

Rittich will guard the home crease versus Calgary on Saturday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Pesce (lower body) is considered week-to-week, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports Friday.

Pesce (lower body) will not be available against the Rangers or Red Wings on Saturday or Sunday, respectively, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Pesce has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Maple Leafs due to a lower-body injury.

Rittich will defend the road crease in Wednesday's clash with the Ducks, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Yegorov was named a Hockey East co-Goaltender of the Week on Tuesday.

Melovsky signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Devils on Monday.

Rittich will defend the home crease against the Panthers on Sunday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Hughes (shoulder) was activated from long-term injured reserve Saturday, per Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News.

Allen was the first goalie off during Wednesday's morning skate, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports, indicating that he'll draw the home start against the Sabres.

Poirier was loaned to AHL Texas on Wednesday.

Poirier was recalled from AHL Texas on Tuesday.

Rodrigues (illness) is expected to be back in the lineup Thursday versus Toronto, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Malek was reassigned to AHL Utica on Wednesday.

Malek was recalled from AHL Utica as a practice goaltender Wednesday.

Hameenaho was elevated from AHL Utica on Tuesday, per Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News.

McLaughlin (undisclosed) has been activated off long-term injured reserve and put on waivers Wednesday.

Hughes (lower body) will be available to play for the United States against Latvia on Thursday, Bill Price of NHL.com reports.

Hameenaho was reassigned to AHL Utica on Thursday.

Rodrigues will miss Thursday's game in Tampa Bay due to an illness, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Allen will defend the home crease against the Islanders on Thursday, Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News reports.

Bjugstad was acquired by New Jersey from St. Louis on Wednesday in exchange for Thomas Bordeleau and a conditional 2026 fourth-round draft pick.

Hughes (lower body) will not be an option versus the Islanders on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Hischier (illness) is slated to play in Saturday's game versus the Senators.

Allen is set to start on the road against Ottawa on Saturday, according to Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site.

Glass (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Saturday in Ottawa, per Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site.

Hughes (lower body) won't play against Ottawa on Saturday.

Hischier (illness) will be a game-time decision Saturday in Ottawa, Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site reports.

Glass (undisclosed) will make the trip for Saturday's clash in Ottawa, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Hughes left Thursday's game versus the Predators after tweaking something in his lower body. Head coach Sheldon Keefe was not overly concerned about Hughes' status, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Glass (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Predators, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Glass (undisclosed) was injured in the second period of Tuesday's game versus the Jets, and he will require further evaluation to determine his status moving forward, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Rittich will defend the home cage versus Buffalo on Saturday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Hughes (shoulder) was placed on long-term injured reserve Wednesday, retroactive to Jan. 19.

Kolyachonok was claimed off waivers by Dallas from Boston on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Kolyachonok was claimed off waivers by Dallas from Boston on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Kolyachonok was placed on waivers Tuesday for the purpose of him assigning him to AHL Providence, Belle Fraser of the Bruins' official site reports.

Allen is expected to defend the road net against Edmonton on Tuesday,

Rittich turned aside 15 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Calgary.

Hameenaho was summoned from AHL Utica on Saturday.

Rittich will defend the visiting cage against Calgary on Saturday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Rittich will defend the visiting cage in Calgary on Saturday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Bjugstad (upper body) was taken off injured reserve and will face the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Kovacevic (knee) was activated from long-term injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Noesen (knee) will undergo surgery next week and will go on injured reserve, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Saturday.

Rittich will patrol the visiting crease in Nashville on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Allen will start Thursday's road game against the Penguins, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

Poirier was loaned to AHL Texas on Monday.

Allen will tend the home twine Sunday against the Hurricanes, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Poirier was called up from AHL Texas on Saturday.