Akira Schmid
Opinion: Devils’ Markstrom More Than Getting The Job Done Between the Pipes
After a terrific 2022-23 season, the New Jersey Devils struggled mightily last year due to their goaltending. Jacob Markstrom is changing that narrative. Just look at what the Devils goaltending did last season: In looking at the above, it is clear that the Devils got a lot of inconsistent goaltending and went through way too […]
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PHOTOS: Henderson Silver Knights vs. Texas Stars – 10/11/2024
CEDAR PARK, Texas – Friday night, the Texas Stars opened the 2024-25 season with a 4-3 victory over the Henderson Silver Knights. In a penalty-filled first period that had both teams shaking off some off-season rust, the Stars took a 2-0 lead into the first intermission thanks to two goals from a pair of Stars defensemen, Luke […]
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Devils Defeat Sabres in Season Opener in Prague
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 in Prague to kick off the 2024-25 NHL season. The Devils controlled the pace through the first half of the game and endured a late push by the Sabres to earn Sheldon Keefe his first victory as their head coach. With the win, New Jersey grabbed […]
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New Jersey Devils Offseason Review
After a long summer, New Jersey Devils hockey is finally upon us. The offseason proved eventful for Tom Fitzgerald, who crafted a roster that looks much different from last season, both in terms of personnel and style of play. Additionally, new head coach Sheldon Keefe should bring a fresh look to the Devils’ system that […]
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New Jersey Devils 2024 Draft Breakdown
The New Jersey Devils had a busy two days at the 2024 NHL draft at Sphere in Las Vegas. Tom Fitzgerald and the Devils’ management group made seven selections in the draft and also completed multiple trades to clear space and solidify their forward group. Draft Selections Anton Silayev (D) Full Draft Profile With the […]
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Golden Knights: Thompson and Cotter Traded, Time Running Out for Marchessault
Saturday saw a trade that nobody saw coming. The Vegas Golden Knights traded goaltender Logan Thompson to the Washington Capitals for a pair of third-round draft picks. Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon flipped one of those third round picks and Paul Cotter in a trade with the New Jersey Devils for Akira Schmid and […]
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Where do the Devils Stand Following the Markstrom Acquisition?
On Wednesday, the New Jersey Devils acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames in exchange for defenseman Kevin Bahl and a 2025 first-round draft pick. The pick is conditional, and the Flames agreed to retain 31.25% of Markstrom’s salary. He has two years remaining on his contract and will have a cap hit of […]
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New Jersey Devils Sign Two Players To Entry-Level Contracts
The New Jersey Devils have announced that they have signed defenseman Seamus Casey to a three-year entry-level contract and goaltender Jakub Malek to a two-year entry-level deal; the Devils drafted both players as Casey was the Devils second-round pick in 2022, and Malek was selected in the fourth round by New Jersey the year prior. […]
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What Went Wrong for the 2023-24 New Jersey Devils
The 2023-24 NHL season was one of high expectations for the New Jersey Devils. Coming off a franchise-best 112-point and 52-win season, the Devils were widely projected to take another step forward in their quest for the Stanley Cup. However, as the playoffs begin, New Jersey sits on the outside looking in, facing an early […]
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ECHL: Goaltending In Adirondack Improves Despite Injury
The Adirondack Thunder have been extremely busy on the Monday prior to the ECHL Trade Deadline, but two of the biggest moves of the day came between the pipes for the Thunder. Isaac Poulter, who earned himself an entry-level deal earlier this season and has gone 17-8-1 with a 2.55 GAA, .911SV%, and four shutouts […]
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