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TITLE=HISTORY BEHIND THE JERSEYPUBLISHER=NHL ENTERPRISES, L.P.DATE=JUNE 19, 2017TITLE=GREATEST NHL LOGOS OF ALL TIMEPUBLISHER=NHL ENTERPRISES, L.P.DATE=JUNE 13, 2017QUOTE=WHEN THE COLORADO ROCKIES MOVED EAST IN 1982, THEY CHANGED EVERYTHING. THE RESULT WAS THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS, NAMED AFTER THE LEGEND OF THE “JERSEY DEVIL,” A MYSTERIOUS BEAST REPORTED TO BE SEEN AROUND THE STATE FOR YEARS. THE LOGO IS AN N AND J MASHED TOGETHER TO FORM A SINGLE LETTER WITH DEVIL HORNS AT THE TOP OF THE N AND A POINTED TAIL AT THE END OF THE J. THE ORIGINAL COLORS, RED AND GREEN, WERE CHOSEN BECAUSE NEW JERSEY IS NICKNAMED THE “GARDEN STATE” (BLACK REPLACED GREEN FOR 1992-93)., ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTORY>URL=HTTPS://STORAGE.NJDEVILS.RED/PDFS/MEDIA-GUIDE/2023-24.PDF#PAGE=5ACCESS-DATE=JANUARY 1, 2024, {{color box#000000}} {{color box|#FFFFFF}}Harris Blitzer Sports & EntertainmentDavid Blitzer and Josh Harris (businessman)>Josh Harris)}}{{efnDavid J. Adelman>Martin Geller|Marc Leder}}}}Tom Fitzgerald (ice hockey)>Tom Fitzgerald| head_coach = Vacant| captain = Nico HischierUtica Comets (American Hockey League>AHL)Adirondack Thunder (ECHL)3 (1995 Stanley Cup Finals>1994–95, 2000 Stanley Cup Finals, 2003 Stanley Cup Finals>2002–03)5 (1994–95 NHL season>1994–95, 1999–2000 NHL season, 2000–01 NHL season>2000–01, 2002–03 NHL season, 2011–12 NHL season>2011–12)| presidents’_trophies = 09 (1996–97 NHL season>1996–97, 1997–98 NHL season, 1998–99 NHL season>1998–99, 2000–01 NHL season, 2002–03 NHL season>2002–03, 2005–06 NHL season, 2006–07 NHL season>2006–07, 2008–09 NHL season, 2009–10 NHL season>2009–10)nhl.com/devils}}}}The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The club was founded as the Kansas City Scouts in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1974. The Scouts moved to Denver in 1976 and became the Colorado Rockies. In 1982, they moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, and took their current name, which is derived from the legendary Jersey Devil creature. For their first 25 seasons in New Jersey, the Devils were based at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford and played their home games at Brendan Byrne Arena (later renamed Continental Airlines Arena). Before the 2007–08 season, the team moved to Prudential Center in Newark. The Devils are owned and managed by Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), with founders Josh Harris and David Blitzer acquiring the team in 2013.The franchise was poor to mediocre in the eight years before moving to New Jersey, a pattern that continued during the first five years in New Jersey as they failed to make the Stanley Cup playoffs and never finished higher than fifth in their division, which had six teams at the time. Their fortunes began to turn around following the hiring of the president and general manager Lou Lamoriello in 1987. Under Lamoriello’s stewardship, the Devils made the playoffs all but three times between 1988 and 2012, including 13 berths in a row from 1997 to 2010, and finished with a winning record every season from 1992–93 to 2009–10. They have won the Atlantic Division regular season title nine times, most recently in 2009–10, before transferring to the newly created Metropolitan Division as part of the NHL’s realignment in 2013. The Devils have reached the Stanley Cup Finals five times, winning in 1994–95, 1999–2000 and 2002–03, and losing in 2000–01 and 2011–12. The Devils were known for their defense-first approach throughout their years of Cup contention, and were one of the teams credited with popularizing the neutral zone trap in the mid-1990s.The Devils have a rivalry with their cross-Hudson River neighbor, the New York Rangers, as well as a rivalry with the Philadelphia Flyers. The Devils are one of three NHL teams in the New York metropolitan area; the others are the Rangers and the New York Islanders. The Devils are one of four major professional sports teams that play their home games in New Jersey; the others are the National Football League’s New York Giants and New York Jets, and the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer. Since the relocation of the New Jersey Nets to Brooklyn in 2012, the Devils have been the only major league team in any sport to bill themselves as representing the state of New Jersey.

History

Kansas City and Colorado

In 1972, the NHL announced plans to add two expansion teams, including one in Kansas City, Missouri, owned by a group headed by Edwin G. Thompson. The new team was officially named the Scouts in reference to Cyrus E. Dallin’s statue of the same name which stands in that city’s Penn Valley Park.Laroche, chapter “Kansas City Scouts”, p. 1. In the team’s inaugural season, 1974–75, the Scouts were forced to wait until the ninth game to play in Kansas City’s Kemper Arena, and did not post a win until beating the Washington Capitals, their expansion brethren, in their tenth contest.Laroche, chapter “Kansas City Scouts”, p. 2. With 41 points in their inaugural season, the Scouts finished last in the Smythe Division; only the Capitals had fewer points in the NHL.WEB, 1974–75 National Hockey League Standings, The Internet Hockey Database,www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/nhl19271975.html, January 14, 2015, Kansas City fell to 36 points the following season, and had a 27-game win-less streak, three short of the NHL record, which was set when the 1980–81 Winnipeg Jets went 30 games without a win.WEB, Weiner, Evan, Capitals, Scouts received rare shot at April hockey, National Hockey League, April 18, 2008,www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=371286, January 14, 2015, The Scouts had difficulty drawing fans to home games, and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) leader Alan Eagleson publicly expressed concerns about whether Scouts players would be paid.After two seasons in Kansas City, the franchise moved to Denver and was renamed the Colorado RockiesNEWS, Rutherford, Jeremy P., Kansas City clings to NHL dreams as Blues visit, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 27, 2014,www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/kansas-city-clings-to-nhl-dreams-as-blues-visit/article_f9153628-8ca4-5d80-8492-457355bc60ed.html, January 15, 2015, it played at the McNichols Sports Arena. The team won its first game as the Rockies, 4–2, against the Toronto Maple Leafs.Maguire, p. 141. The Rockies were in position to qualify for the playoffs 60 games into the 1976–77 season, but a streak of 18 games without a win caused them to fall from contention.NEWS, Hafner, Dan, Kings Outlast Rockies, Take Over Second Place, Los Angeles Times, April 1, 1977, E1, The Rockies ended the campaign last in the division with a 20–46–14 record and 54 points,WEB, 1976–77 National Hockey League Standings, The Internet Hockey Database,www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/nhl19271977.html, January 15, 2015, and improved to 59 points the next season. Despite having the sixth-worst record in the League, the Rockies beat-out the Vancouver Canucks for second in the Division by two points and gained a playoff berth.WEB, 1977–78 National Hockey League Standinds, The Internet Hockey Database,www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/nhl19271978.html, January 15, 2015, The Philadelphia Flyers eliminated the Rockies from the playoffs in the preliminary round.NEWS, Philadelphia 3, Colorado 1, The Globe and Mail, April 14, 1978, 29, A lack of stability continually plagued the team. In their first eight years, the Scouts/Rockies went through ten coaches, none lasting two full seasons.The franchise never won more than 22 games and did not return to the playoffs after 1977–78 in its six seasons in Colorado.WEB, Frei, Terry, It may not be glorious, but it’s tradition nonetheless, ESPN, February 2, 2001,static.espn.go.com/nhl/allstar2001/s/terry_frei.html, January 16, 2015, Prior to the 1978–79 season, the team was sold to New Jersey trucking tycoon Arthur Imperatore, who intended to move the team to his home state.NEWS, The Newswire: Colorado Rockies Will Go to Jersey If NHL Approves, Los Angeles Times, June 30, 1978, E4, The plan was criticized due to the existence of three other NHL teams in the region. In any event, their intended home in the Meadowlands was still under construction, and there was no nearby facility suitable even for temporary use; the franchise ultimately stayed in Denver.NEWS, NHL ratifies Rockies sale by Vickers, The Globe and Mail, August 10, 1978, 43, NEWS, Goldaper, Sam, Shift of Rockies to Jersey Faces Snags, The New York Times, July 1, 1978, 13, In 1979, the team hired Don Cherry as head coach and featured forward Lanny McDonald. The Rockies still posted the worst record in the NHL, and Cherry was subsequently fired after the season.NEWS, Don Cherry fired over Colorado’s finish, The Globe and Mail, May 21, 1980, 37, After two more years in Denver, the Rockies were sold to a group headed by Jersey City native John McMullen (who also owned Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros) on May 27, 1982, and the franchise moved to New Jersey. As part of the relocation deal, the Devils had to compensate the three existing teams in the region – the New York Islanders, New York Rangers and Flyers – for encroaching on their territory.NEWS, Blumenstock, Kathy, Rockies’ Sale, Move Approved, The Washington Post, May 28, 1982, D1,

New Jersey

1982–1993: Building the foundation

File:Jersey Devil.svg|thumb|150px|The mythological alt=Drawing of a monster with the head of a goat, the body of a horse, bat wings, and a forked tail.On June 30, 1982, the team was renamed the New Jersey Devils, after the legend of the Jersey Devil, a creature that allegedly inhabited the Pine Barrens of South Jersey. Over 10,000 people voted in a contest held to select the name.NEWS, Lawrie, Mifflin, Katz, Michael, Scouting; ‘Jersey Devils’ Wins Name Poll,www.nytimes.com/1982/06/30/sports/scouting-jersey-devils-wins-name-poll.html, The New York Times, June 30, 1982, January 17, 2015, The team began play in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at the Brendan Byrne Arena, later renamed the Continental Airlines Arena and then the Izod Center, where they called home through the 2006–07 season.WEB, Johnson, Brent, Deal to close Izod Center expected to be announced Thursday, The Star-Ledger, January 15, 2015,www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/01/izod_center_could_soon_close_report_says.html, January 17, 2015, WEB, Prudential Center, ESPN,espn.go.com/nhl/team/stadium/_/name/nj/new-jersey-devils, January 17, 2015, With their relocation, the newly christened Devils were placed in the Wales Conference’s Patrick Division. Their first game ended in a 3–3 tie against the Pittsburgh Penguins, with their first goal scored by Don Lever.WEB, Rosen, Dan, 1982–83: The First Season, New Jersey Devils,devils.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41708, January 17, 2015, Their first win, a 3–2 victory, came in New Jersey at the expense of the Rangers.WEB,www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/history/alltimestats/PDF/DatesInHistory.pdf,www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/history/alltimestats/PDF/DatesInHistory.pdf," title="web.archive.org/web/20060324011352www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/history/alltimestats/PDF/DatesInHistory.pdf,">web.archive.org/web/20060324011352www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/history/alltimestats/PDF/DatesInHistory.pdf, March 24, 2006, Dates in Devils History, New Jersey Devils, 2005, March 25, 2006, The team finished with a 17–49–14 record, putting them three points above last place in the Patrick Division.In the following season, on November 19, 1983, the Devils were criticized by Wayne Gretzky after a 13–4 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. In a post-game interview, Gretzky said that the Devils were “putting a Mickey Mouse operation on the ice.“NEWS,news.google.com/newspapers?nid=860&dat=19831122&id=ioRUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=C48DAAAAIBAJ&pg=4350,4965221, Gretzky blasts Devils as ‘Mickey Mouse’ team, Daily Record, November 22, 1983, Later, Gretzky said that his comment was “blown out of proportion.” In response, many Devils fans wore Mickey Mouse apparel when the Oilers returned to New Jersey on January 15, 1984, despite a 5–4 loss.NEWS,news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1982&dat=19840117&id=Jl1GAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bi4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1540,1445786, Oilers grab the cheese from ‘Mickey Mouse’ Devils, The Evening News, Harris, Mike, January 17, 1984, March 25, 2006, Also in the 1983–84 season, the Devils hosted the annual NHL All-Star Game. New Jersey’s Chico Resch was the winning goaltender, and Devils defenseman Joe Cirella tallied a goal as the Wales Conference beat the Campbell Conference 7–6. Overall, the team did not achieve much success. Head coach Bill MacMillan was fired 20 games into the season, whereupon Tom McVie was named the new coach. The Devils won only 17 games and after the season, Doug Carpenter succeeded McVie.WEB,devils.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41709, 1983–84: Growing Pains Lead to Promise, New Jersey Devils, Rosen, Dan, March 25, 2006, The Devils assembled a core of players that included John MacLean, Bruce Driver, Ken Daneyko, Kirk Muller and Pat Verbeek, with Resch as their goaltender.WEB, Rosen, Dan, 1986–87: On The Cusp, New Jersey Devils,devils.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41712, January 20, 2015, Their record improved each season between 1983–84 and 1986–87. However, they were unable to reach the playoffs.WEB, New Jersey Devils Statistics and History, The Internet Hockey Database,www.hockeydb.com/stte/new-jersey-devils-7066.html, January 20, 2015, Despite their improvement, the Devils remained last in the Patrick Division in 1985–86 and 1986–87. McMullen hired Providence College athletic director Lou Lamoriello as team president in April 1987.NEWS, Krasner, Steven, Lou Lamoriello leaves PC with mixed emotions: Friars’ A.D. headed to NHL Devils after 28-year association, Providence Journal, May 1, 1987, 1, To gain greater control over franchise operations, Lamoriello appointed himself general manager before the 1987–88 season.NEWS, Yannis, Alex, Devils’ Front Office Undergoes Change, The New York Times, September 11, 1987, D19, The 1987–88 Devils garnered the franchise’s first winning record. On the final day of the regular season, they were tied with their rivals, the Rangers, for the final playoff spot in the Patrick Division. After New York defeated the Quebec Nordiques 3–0, the Devils needed to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks for a postseason berth. The Devils were trailing 3–2 midway through the third period when John MacLean tied the game, and with 2:39 left in overtime, he added the winning goal. Although the Rangers and Devils both finished with 82 points, the Devils had two more wins, sending them to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history as the New Jersey Devils.NEWS, Devils earn playoff berth, The Globe and Mail, April 4, 1988, C2, NEWS, Yannis, Alex, Devils’ Playoff Blight Ends, The New York Times, April 4, 1988, C1, The team made it all the way to the Wales Conference Finals in the 1988 Stanley Cup playoffs, but lost to the Boston Bruins in seven games. In that series, head coach Jim Schoenfeld verbally abused referee Don Koharski after the third game in the Devils’ 6–1 loss. During the exchange, Koharski fell and Schoenfeld said to him “Good, ‘cause you fell, you fat pig! Have another doughnut! Have another doughnut!“Maguire, p. 52.NEWS,sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Here-s-your-anniversary-doughnut-you-fat-pig?urn=nhl,81086,sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Here-s-your-anniversary-doughnut-you-fat-pig?urn=nhl,81086," title="web.archive.org/web/20170125063710sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Here-s-your-anniversary-doughnut-you-fat-pig?urn=nhl,81086,">web.archive.org/web/20170125063710sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Here-s-your-anniversary-doughnut-you-fat-pig?urn=nhl,81086, May 6, 2008, January 25, 2017, Here’s your anniversary doughnut, you fat pig, Yahoo Sports, July 29, 2017, Schoenfeld was given a suspension by the NHL, but due to a favorable court order, he was able to coach in the fourth game of the series. In protest, referee Dave Newell and linesmen Gord Broseker and Ray Scapinello refused to work the game. Three off-ice officials – Paul McInnis, Jim Sullivan and Vin Godleski – were tracked down to work the game. After the injunction was lifted, Schoenfeld’s suspension was imposed in the following game.WEB, Weiner, Evan, On-ice officials took the ice in 1988, National Hockey League, May 9, 2008,www.nhl.com/news/off-ice-officials-took-the-ice-in-1988/c-371528, November 5, 2017, In the next season, the Devils once again slipped below .500 and missed the playoffs.WEB, Rosen, Dan, 1988–89: Paving the Way, New Jersey Devils,devils.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41714, January 25, 2015, Among the postseason player changes Lamoriello made in the off-season was the signing of two Soviet stars – Viacheslav Fetisov and Sergei Starikov. The Devils drafted Fetisov years earlier in the 1983 Entry Draft, but the Soviet Government did not allow Fetisov, who was a member of the national team, to leave the country.NEWS, Two Soviet Defensemen Sign with the Devils, Philadelphia Inquirer, June 27, 1989,articles.philly.com/1989-06-27/sports/26108368_1_sergei-starikov-lou-lamoriello-viacheslav-fetisov, January 25, 2015, Shortly after, the Devils signed Fetisov’s defense partner, Alexei Kasatonov.NEWS, Yannis, Alex, Hockey; Reflecting on Russia, With Hope And Fear, The New York Times, December 25, 1991,www.nytimes.com/1991/12/25/sports/hockey-reflecting-on-russia-with-hope-and-fear.html, January 25, 2015, The team changed coaches midway through each of the next two seasons. Schoenfeld was replaced with John Cunniff in 1989–90, and Tom McVie was hired midway through the 1990–91 season and helmed the team through its third-straight Division Semifinals’ elimination in 1991–92. Herb Brooks, who coached the 1980 U.S. Olympic “Miracle on Ice” team, was brought in for the 1992–93 season, but when the team yet again was eliminated in the Division Semifinals, he was fired and replaced by former Montreal Canadiens head coach Jacques Lemaire.NEWS, Herb Brooks leaves Devils; management is critical, Gainesville Sun, Associated Press, June 1, 1993,news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1320&dat=19930601&id=fPIRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=cOoDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1238,152130, January 26, 2015, WEB, Pickens, Pat, 1994–95 champion Devils: An oral history, Pt. 1, SportsNet, September 15, 2014,www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/1994-95-stanley-cup-champion-new-jersey-devils-an-oral-history-20-years-later-part-1/, January 26, 2015,

1993–2000: A Championship franchise

Under Lemaire, the team played during the 1993–94 regular season as members of the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division (with the NHL renaming its divisions to better reflect geography that season) with a lineup that included defensemen Scott Stevens, Scott Niedermayer and Ken Daneyko; forwards Stephane Richer, John MacLean, Bobby Holik and Claude Lemieux; and goaltenders Chris Terreri and Martin Brodeur, the latter goaltender was honored as the NHL’s top rookie with the Calder Memorial Trophy.WEB, 1993–94 New Jersey Devils roster and statistics, The Internet Hockey Database,www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0000511994.html, January 27, 2015, The Devils scored 330 times in the regular season and set a franchise record with 106 points, second behind the New York Rangers in the Atlantic Division. The Devils and Rangers met in an Eastern Conference Finals match-up, which went seven games. Going into Game 6 in New Jersey, the Devils led the series three games to two. Before the game, Rangers captain Mark Messier guaranteed that the Rangers would win Game 6. Messier led his team back, netting a natural hat-trick to help the Rangers overcome an early 2–0 Devils lead and force a decisive contest. In Game 7, the Devils’ Valeri Zelepukin tied the score at 1–1 with 7.7 seconds remaining, but the Devils were defeated in double overtime on a goal by Stephane Matteau.File:The N.J. Devils win the 1995 Stanley Cup.jpeg|thumb|The Devils celebrate moments after defeating the Detroit Red Wings in the alt=Teammates mob Martin Brodeur moments after the 1995 Stanley Cup FinalsDespite the setback, the team returned to the Eastern Conference Finals during the lockout-shortened 1994–95 season and defeated the Philadelphia Flyers four games to two.WEB, Pickens, Pat, 1994–95 champion Devils: An oral history, Pt. 3, SportsNet, September 17, 2014,www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/1994-95-champion-devils-an-oral-history-pt-3/, January 29, 2015, They swept the heavily favored Detroit Red Wings to win New Jersey’s first-ever Stanley Cup, as they brought the Cup across the Hudson River from New York, after the Rangers had won it the year before. The 1994–95 Devils team became the first to give the players a day with the Stanley Cup, a tradition that lives on with each Cup winner.WEB, Stanley Cup for a Day,www.realclearsports.com/lists/celebratory_traditions/stanley_cup_for_a_day.html?state=stop, Claude Lemieux was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoffs MVP.WEB, Pickens, Pat, 1994–95 champion Devils: An oral history, Pt. 5, SportsNet, September 19, 2014,www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/1994-95-champion-devils-an-oral-history-pt-5/, January 29, 2015, The success came amid constant rumors that the team would move for the third time in its history to Nashville.WEB, Pickens, Pat, 1994–95 champion Devils: An oral history, Pt. 4, SportsNet, September 18, 2014,www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/1994-95-champion-devils-an-oral-history-pt-4/, January 29, 2015, Staring at the prospect of losing the team, the state agreed to fund a renovation of the Devils’ arena.NEWS, Sandomir, Richard, Hockey – Devils and New Jersey Call Truce and Strike Deal, The New York Times, July 14, 1995,www.nytimes.com/1995/07/14/sports/hockey-devils-and-new-jersey-call-truce-and-strike-deal.html, January 29, 2015, Nashville eventually received an NHL franchise three years later, when the Nashville Predators joined the league as an expansion team.The Devils missed the playoffs by two points the following season, with a 37–33–12 record and finishing twelfth overall in the league. While they finished with more points than all but three teams in the Western Conference, they were beaten by the Tampa Bay Lightning for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East after a 5–2 loss to the Ottawa Senators on the last day of the regular season.WEB, Rosen, Dan, 1995–96: Continuing to Battle, New Jersey Devils,devils.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41721, January 31, 2015, It marked the first time in 26 years that a defending Cup champion failed to reach the playoffs.NEWS, Canavan, Tom, Laying Devils’ Egg: Defending Champions Miss Out on Playoffs: Ottawa 5, New Jersey 2, Los Angeles Daily News, Associated Press, April 14, 1996,www.thefreelibrary.com/LAYING+DEVILS’+EGG%3A+DEFENDING+CHAMPIONS+MISS+OUT+ON+PLAYOFFS+%3A+OTTAWA...-a083946272, January 31, 2015, For the remainder of the decade the Devils won the Atlantic Division and finished as the first overall team in the Eastern Conference all three seasons, but were unable to make a deep playoff run. Despite posting 104 points in the 1996–97 season and 107 in 1997–98, they were ousted by the Rangers four games to one in the Conference Semifinals of the 1997 playoffs and in the Conference Quarterfinals by the Senators four games to two a year later.NEWS, New Jersey Devils playoff history, Yahoo! Sports, April 28, 2009,sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=newjerseypost, January 31, 2015, Lemaire resigned after that season and was replaced by assistant coach Robbie Ftorek.NEWS, Vacchiano, Ralph, Ftorek Takes Reins: Devs Tab Robbie as Jacques Successor, Daily News, New York, May 22, 1998,www.nydailynews.com/archives/sports/ftorek-takes-reins-devs-tab-robbie-jacques-successor-article-1.800942, January 31, 2015, However, the next season ended as the previous one, with a Conference Quarterfinals’ loss, this time to the Pittsburgh Penguins in seven games.(File:StanleyCupDevs1999-00Engraved.jpg|left|thumb|The 1999–2000 Devils engraved on the Stanley Cup. The club won its second Stanley Cup that season.|alt=A section of the Stanley Cup engravings headlined “New Jersey Devils 1999–2000”.)Late in the 1999–2000 season, Lamoriello made the decision to fire Ftorek and replace him with assistant coach Larry Robinson, which the New York Post’s Mark Everson described as “pure panic” at the prospect of another early-round playoff elimination.NEWS, Everson, Mark, Panicky Devils Fire Ftorek; Robinson Steps Up as Coach, New York Post, March 24, 2000,nypost.com/2000/03/24/panicky-devils-fire-ftorek-robinson-steps-up-as-coach/, January 31, 2015, The Devils were in position to reach the playoffs, but Lamoriello reacted to a stretch of 17 games in which the team went 5–10–2. New Jersey followed the move by defeating the Florida Panthers, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Philadelphia Flyers during the postseason to make the finals. In the finals, the Devils reached the top again, defeating the defending champion Dallas Stars in six games to win the Stanley Cup for the second time.WEB, Marin, Eric, Looking back at the 2000 Stanley Cup, New Jersey Devils, January 5, 2010,devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=512447, February 1, 2015, Veterans such as Stevens, Holik, Niedermayer, Daneyko, and Brodeur were joined by new players acquired in the intervening five years, including Patrik Elias, Petr Sykora, Jason Arnott, Alexander Mogilny and Calder Trophy recipient Scott Gomez.WEB, 1999–00 New Jersey Devils Roster and Statistics, Hockey-Reference,www.hockey-reference.com/teams/NJD/2000.html, February 1, 2015, The Devils’ second championship run included a come-from-behind victory in the Conference Finals. They trailed the Flyers three games to one, but rebounded to win three-straight games and the series. This was the first time in NHL Conference Finals history that a 3–1 series deficit was surmounted.WEB,articles.philly.com/2000-05-27/sports/25616118_1_flyers-coach-craig-ramsay-new-jersey-devils-captain-eric-lindros, God Bless ‘Em Anyway, November 30, 2006, Philadelphia Daily News, Bowen, Les, May 27, 2000, This series featured a hit that captain Scott Stevens laid on Flyers center Eric Lindros in the seventh game, which effectively ended Lindros’ career in Philadelphia.WEB, Miller, Randy, Watch: Eric Lindros’ Flyers career ended on headshot by Devils great Scott Stevens, The Star-Ledger, November 20, 2014,www.nj.com/flyers/index.ssf/2014/11/watch_eric_lindros_flyers_career_ended_on_headshot_by_devils_great_scott_stevens.html, February 1, 2015, Stevens was named the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy,WEB,www.nhl.com/trophies/smythe.html, NHL Conn Smythe Trophy Winners, November 25, 2006, National Hockey League, dead,www.nhl.com/trophies/smythe.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20100106190353www.nhl.com/trophies/smythe.html,">web.archive.org/web/20100106190353www.nhl.com/trophies/smythe.html, January 6, 2010, as the Devils clinched the Stanley Cup on Arnott’s goal in double-overtime of Game 6 in Dallas.In 2000, McMullen sold the team to Puck Holdings, an affiliate of YankeeNets (now Yankee Global Enterprises) for $176 million. The owners wanted to program Devils games on what eventually became the YES Network and move the team to a new arena in Newark. Neither of these proposals became reality under Puck Holdings’ ownership.NEWS,www.forbes.com/free_forbes/2004/1129/124_3.html,www.forbes.com/free_forbes/2004/1129/124_3.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20041114131633www.forbes.com/free_forbes/2004/1129/124_3.html,">web.archive.org/web/20041114131633www.forbes.com/free_forbes/2004/1129/124_3.html, dead, November 14, 2004, Ice Capades, Ozanian, Michael K/, November 29, 2004, Forbes, February 1, 2015, For the start of the next season, Lamoriello was appointed CEO of both the Devils and the New Jersey Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He remained at the helm of the basketball team until it was sold with the intention of moving it to Brooklyn in 2004, a move that did not come to pass at that time.NEWS, Everson, Darren,www.nydailynews.com/archives/sports/lou-leave-nets-stay-top-devil-article-1.625114, Lou will leave Nets, stay on as top Devil, January 23, 2004, Daily News (New York), Daily News, New York, February 1, 2015,

2001–2007: Third Cup and lockout

Led by the Elias-Arnott-Sykora line (The A Line) on offense and the goaltending of Brodeur (who appeared in a record 97 games between the regular season and playoffs),NEWS, Diamos, Jason, 2001 N.H.L. Playoffs: Eastern Conference Finals; Devils’ Top Line Talks a Great Game, The New York Times, May 21, 2001,www.nytimes.com/2001/05/21/sports/2001-nhl-playoffs-eastern-conference-finals-devils-top-line-talks-a-great-game.html, February 2, 2015, NEWS, Sportsticker Hockey Note, USA Today,usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/cup/newjersey-thumbs.htm, February 2, 2015, the Devils won their division, finished first overall in the East, led the entire league in scoring, and reached the Stanley Cup Finals for the second-straight year in 2001. They lost the series to the Colorado Avalanche in seven games despite holding a 3–2 series lead after Game 5.WEB, Martin Brodeur: The Chase to 552, ESPN, March 18, 2009,sports.espn.go.com/nhl/notebook?page=notebook/nhl_brodeur_09record, February 2, 2015, John Madden became the first player in franchise history to win the Frank J. Selke Trophy for top defensive forward.WEB, Frank J. Selke Trophy winners, June 14, 2007, ESPN,sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?page=nhlselke, February 2, 2015, In the 2001–02 season, they were expected to be contenders once again,NEWS,sportsillustrated.cnn.com/inside_game/darren_eliot/news/2002/04/14/east_breakdown/," title="web.archive.org/web/20021027074839sportsillustrated.cnn.com/inside_game/darren_eliot/news/2002/04/14/east_breakdown/,">web.archive.org/web/20021027074839sportsillustrated.cnn.com/inside_game/darren_eliot/news/2002/04/14/east_breakdown/, October 27, 2002,sportsillustrated.cnn.com/inside_game/darren_eliot/news/2002/04/14/east_breakdown/, Devil of a surge: New Jersey looking good to come out of the East, Eliot, Darren, April 14, 2002, CNN/Sports Illustrated, August 30, 2006, and they finished the season as the third-best team in the Atlantic Division, with 95 points. The Devils entered the playoffs as a sixth seed, but lost in the Conference Quarterfinals to the third-seeded Carolina Hurricanes.WEB,usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/cup02/games/2002-04-27-car-nj.htm, Francis, Hurricanes end 16-year drought, Tom, Canavan, Associated Press, April 27, 2002, USA Today, March 21, 2015, (File:Stanley Cup Bush Devils.jpg|thumb|left|The Devils present President George W. Bush with a jersey after winning the 2003 Stanley Cup championship.|alt=President George W. Bush receives the New Jersey Devils players in the White House doors. Bush holds the Devils jersey with the name Bush and the number 1. To the left of the crowd, the Stanley Cup sits on a table.)Prior to the 2002–03 season, the Devils traded A-Line stars Arnott and Sykora in two separate transactions. Arnott and Randy McKay were sent to Dallas to acquire forwards Joe Nieuwendyk and Jamie Langenbrunner, while Sykora was part of a package to receive Jeff Friesen from Anaheim. The revitalized forward group would ultimately lead the team to first in the Atlantic Division with 108 points.WEB, Rosen, Dan, 2002–03: Bringing Home Number Three, New Jersey Devils,devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=458147, February 3, 2015, Their playoff run included victories over Boston and Tampa Bay in the first two rounds, followed by a game seven Conference Final series victory over the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Ottawa Senators; decided by a goal from Friesen in the final three minutes.NEWS, Diamos, Jason, Hockey; Friesen’s Late Goal Gives Devils A Date With Ducks in the Finals, The New York Times, May 24, 2003,www.nytimes.com/2003/05/24/sports/hockey-friesen-s-late-goal-gives-devils-a-date-with-ducks-in-the-finals.html, February 3, 2015, In the Stanley Cup Finals, the Devils faced the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in a back-and-forth battle, as both teams won all of their home games. After defeating the Mighty Ducks in the seventh game of the finals in New Jersey, the franchise won their third Stanley Cup. After the series, Daneyko, a long-time fan favorite who spent his entire two-decade career with the Devils,NEWS,usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/cup/2003-06-10-notes-daneyko_x.htm, Veteran Daneyko sees first action in last game, USA Today, June 10, 2003, November 27, 2006, Melissa, Geschwind, announced his retirement. Brodeur was awarded the Vezina Trophy as outstanding goaltender in the regular season for the first time in his career, having won 41 games in the regular season to top the NHL.In the 2003–04 season, Brodeur took home the Vezina Trophy again.WEB, Vezina Trophy winners, June 14, 2007, ESPN,sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?page=nhlvezina, February 5, 2015, Despite losing team captain Scott Stevens in the 38th game of the season to a concussion,NEWS, Absence of Stevens hurt Devils, Brodeur says, The Globe and Mail, April 21, 2004, S3, the Devils finished second in the Atlantic Division with 100 points. With the sixth seed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Devils lost in the Conference Quarterfinals to the Philadelphia Flyers four games to one.WEB, 2003–04 NHL Season Summary, Hockey-Reference,www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2004.html, February 5, 2015, In March 2004, near the end of the season, Lehman Brothers executive Jeff Vanderbeek purchased a controlling interest from Puck Holdings and resigned from Lehman Brothers to assume full-time ownership. He had been a minority owner since the 2000 sale. Like Puck Holdings/YankeeNets, Vanderbeek largely left the Devils in Lamoriello’s hands.NEWS,www.nytimes.com/2004/03/03/sports/hockey-wall-street-executive-to-purchase-devils.html, Wall Street Executive to Buy Devils, The New York Times, March 3, 2004, August 30, 2006, Dave, Caldwell, Vanderbeek was a strong proponent of the proposed arena in Newark, which first received funding from the city council during Puck Holdings’ ownership in 2002.NEWS, Newark approves $200M for arena, The Record (Bergen County), The Record, Brennan, John, October 17, 2002, After legal battles over both eminent domain and the city’s financial participation in the arena project, the final deal was approved by council in October 2004, during the early months of the lockout,NEWS,www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk1JmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2NTk2NDMyJnlyaXJ5N2Y3MTdmN3ZxZWVFRXl5Mg==,northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk1JmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2NTk2NDMyJnlyaXJ5N2Y3MTdmN3ZxZWVFRXl5Mg%3D%3D," title="web.archive.org/web/20071016151615northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk1JmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2NTk2NDMyJnlyaXJ5N2Y3MTdmN3ZxZWVFRXl5Mg%3D%3D,">web.archive.org/web/20071016151615northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk1JmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2NTk2NDMyJnlyaXJ5N2Y3MTdmN3ZxZWVFRXl5Mg%3D%3D, October 16, 2007, Newark arena for Devils ‘a done deal’, The Record (Bergen County), The Record, Brennan, John, October 7, 2004, August 30, 2006, dead, and the groundbreaking occurred almost exactly a year later.WEB,www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/nwk-groundbreaking.php,www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/nwk-groundbreaking.php," title="web.archive.org/web/20060908102335www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/nwk-groundbreaking.php,">web.archive.org/web/20060908102335www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/nwk-groundbreaking.php, September 8, 2006, Newark Breaks Ground for Devils Arena, August 30, 2006, October 3, 2005, New Jersey Devils, Nonetheless, in January 2006, financial issues threatened to halt the deal, as the Devils did not provide the city with a required letter of credit until the last possible day.NEWS,www.nydailynews.com/archives/sports/deadline-devils-finally-realize-newark-arena-goal-article-1.559105, At deadline, Devils finally realize Newark arena goal, Daily News (New York), Daily News, New York, Everson, Darren, January 25, 2006, February 6, 2015, File:Brodeur30.jpg|thumb|upright|(Martin Brodeur]] led the Devils to three Stanley Cup championships, and is the NHL’s all-time leader in goaltender wins, shutouts, and goals by a goaltender.WEB,statshockey.homestead.com/alltimewins.html, NHL All-Time Goalie Wins Leaders, Stats Hockey, April 20, 2006, September 3, 2006, |alt=A man in full hockey goaltender equipment: mask combining helmet and cage, large gloves on the hands, leg pads atop his pants, and a wide stick on his right hand.) Though construction was well underway, in late summer 2006, new Mayor of Newark Cory Booker promised to reevaluate the deal and considered backing out.NEWS,www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2JmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2OTUxNDI1,northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2JmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2OTUxNDI1," title="web.archive.org/web/20071016151606northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2JmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2OTUxNDI1,">web.archive.org/web/20071016151606northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2JmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2OTUxNDI1, October 16, 2007, Newark mayor-elect sees no need for 2 arenas, The Record (Bergen County), The Record, Brennan, John, June 20, 2006, August 30, 2006, NEWS,articles.philly.com/2006-08-16/news/25396155_1_cory-booker-booker-talks-mayor-sharpe-james, A new light in Newark, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Burton, Cynthia, August 16, 2006, August 30, 2006, In October, Booker conceded there would be “a first-class arena built in the city of Newark, whether we like it or not,“NEWS,www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2MDYmZmdiZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTcwMDgwMjQmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkz,northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2MDYmZmdiZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTcwMDgwMjQmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkz," title="web.archive.org/web/20071016151620northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2MDYmZmdiZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTcwMDgwMjQmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkz,">web.archive.org/web/20071016151620northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2MDYmZmdiZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTcwMDgwMjQmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkz, October 16, 2007, Devils arena will go forward, Booker says, The Record (Bergen County), Brennan >first=John access-date=October 21, 2006, and soon after the Devils struck a deal including both property and monetary givebacks that appeased city officials.NEWS , The arena, which was named the Prudential Center when Newark-based Prudential Financial purchased naming rights in early 2007,PRESS RELEASE,devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=458085, Devils Arena Entertainment, LLC and Prudential Financial, Inc. Announce Naming-Rights Deal for Prudential Center, New Jersey Devils, January 8, 2007, February 19, 2007, opened shortly after the start of the 2007–08 season.NEWS,www.post-gazette.com/penguins/2006/07/31/290M-in-funding-tight-but-doable-for-arena/stories/200607310114, $290M in funding tight, but doable, for arena, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Rotstein, Gary, July 31, 2006, August 30, 2006, The 2004–05 season was canceled due to the lockout; many Devils players played in European leagues and in the hockey world championships.WEB,www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=9951&hubname=,www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=9951&hubname=," title="web.archive.org/web/20070613200214www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=9951&hubname=,">web.archive.org/web/20070613200214www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=9951&hubname=, June 13, 2007, NHLers in Europe, TSN, October 31, 2006, Patrik Elias, who was playing in the Russian Superleague, contracted hepatitis A.NEWS,www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/elias-a-determined-devil-1.605485, Elias a determined Devil, May 3, 2006, CBC Sports, Harrison, Doug, August 30, 2006, Faced with Elias’ indefinite recovery timetable, plus the loss of defensive stalwarts Scott Niedermayer to free agency and Scott Stevens to retirement, Lamoriello signed veteran defenseman Dan McGillis and two former Devils, winger Alexander Mogilny and defenseman Vladimir Malakhov, none of whom finished the season on the ice.WEB,sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2609885, Devils deal Malakhov to Sharks to lower payroll, October 3, 2006, ESPN, November 16, 2006, In July 2005, the team announced that head coach Pat Burns would not return for the 2005–06 season after being diagnosed with cancer for the second time in little more than a year.NEWS,www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2005/07/08/burns_cancer050708.html,www.cbc.ca/story/sports/national/2005/07/08/Sports/burns_cancer050708.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20050711003811www.cbc.ca/story/sports/national/2005/07/08/Sports/burns_cancer050708.html,">web.archive.org/web/20050711003811www.cbc.ca/story/sports/national/2005/07/08/Sports/burns_cancer050708.html, July 11, 2005, Devils’ Burns battling cancer again, won’t coach next year, CBC Sports, July 8, 2006, August 30, 2006, Assistant coach Larry Robinson, the team’s head coach from 2000 to 2002, was promoted to start the season.NEWS, Diamos, Jason, Robinson’s Heart (and Soul) Belong to the Devils, The New York Times, September 15, 2005,www.nytimes.com/2005/09/15/sports/hockey/15devils.html, February 7, 2015, The Devils struggled early in the 2005–06 season, ending the 2005 calendar year with a 16–18–5 record.NEWS,www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/stanleycup2006/content/features/east_contenders.html, The Contenders: Eastern Conference, 2006, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, August 30, 2006,www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/stanleycup2006/content/features/east_contenders.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20070703045949www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/stanleycup2006/content/features/east_contenders.html,">web.archive.org/web/20070703045949www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/stanleycup2006/content/features/east_contenders.html, July 3, 2007, Robinson resigned as head coach on December 19, and Lamoriello moved down to the bench.NEWS,www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/news_story/?ID=155830&hubname=nhl-devils,www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/news_story/?ID=155830&hubname=nhl-devils," title="web.archive.org/web/20070929120454www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/news_story/?ID=155830&hubname=nhl-devils,">web.archive.org/web/20070929120454www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/news_story/?ID=155830&hubname=nhl-devils, September 29, 2007, The Canadian Press, Lamoriello to finish season behind bench, February 22, 2006, August 30, 2006, Once Elias returned from his bout with hepatitis, the team quickly turned around, finishing 46–27–9 after a season-ending 11-game winning streak capped with a 4–3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. During that final victory, which clinched the Devils’ sixth division title, Brian Gionta set a new team record for goals in a season with 48, topping Pat Verbeek’s 46.NEWS,sportsline.com/nhl/gamecenter/recap/NHL_20060418_NJ@MON, Devils snare division title with three-goal flurry in third, CBS SportsLine, April 18, 2006, August 30, 2006, dead,sportsline.com/nhl/gamecenter/recap/NHL_20060418_NJ%40MON," title="web.archive.org/web/20060430150057sportsline.com/nhl/gamecenter/recap/NHL_20060418_NJ%40MON,">web.archive.org/web/20060430150057sportsline.com/nhl/gamecenter/recap/NHL_20060418_NJ%40MON, April 30, 2006, The win streak to close the year was also an NHL record.WEB,www.newjerseydevils.com/njd/fanzone/contests/25th/part2/countdown.php,www.newjerseydevils.com/njd/fanzone/contests/25th/part2/countdown.php," title="web.archive.org/web/20070424232441www.newjerseydevils.com/njd/fanzone/contests/25th/part2/countdown.php,">web.archive.org/web/20070424232441www.newjerseydevils.com/njd/fanzone/contests/25th/part2/countdown.php, April 24, 2007, 25th Anniversary Most Memorable Moments Countdown, newjerseydevils.com, May 12, 2007, 2007, The Devils swept the Rangers in four games in the Conference Quarterfinals, and were then eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes in five games in the Conference Semifinals.In the off-season, the Devils hired former Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien to replace Lamoriello behind the bench.NEWS, Janet, Frankston, Devils Hire Claude Julien As Coach,www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/13/AR2006061300556.html, Associated Press, June 13, 2006, August 30, 2006, The Washington Post, However, in the last week of the 2006–07 Devils season, with just three games left, Julien was fired, and Lamoriello once again reprised his coaching role.NEWS, Julien out, Lamoriello in as Devils prepare for playoffs,sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2822234, Associated Press, April 2, 2007, April 2, 2007, The Devils went on to win their seventh Atlantic Division title and earn the second seed in the Eastern Conference after finishing ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins by two points.WEB, NHL Standings – 2006–07, ESPN,espn.go.com/nhl/standings/_/year/2007, February 9, 2015, They then defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games in the Conference Quarterfinals, but fell to the Ottawa Senators in the Conference Semifinals in five. The conclusion of the series marked the end of the Devils’ time at the Continental Airlines Arena.NEWS, Sherman, Ted, It’s official: Izod Center to close by end of month, The Star-Ledger, January 16, 2015,www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2015/01/its_official_izod_center_to_close_by_end_of_month.html, February 9, 2015,

2007–2013: Move to Newark and return to Finals

File:Pudcentnewarkjeh.JPG|thumb|right|The Devils moved to Newark, New Jersey in October 2007, opening a new arena, known as the alt=A sports arena that prominently features the Prudential mountain logo in its front walls.Before the move to Newark, the Devils hired their 14th coach in a 26-season span, Brent Sutter.NEWS, Devils name Brent Sutter latest in long line of coaches, Philadelphia Daily News, July 14, 2007,articles.philly.com/2007-07-14/sports/25240803_1_devils-president-lou-lamoriello-brent-sutter, February 10, 2015, As the Devils’ pre-season came to an end, prospects Nicklas Bergfors and David Clarkson made the final roster. The Devils opened their new arena, the Prudential Center, on October 27, 2007, against Ottawa after opening the season with a nine-game road trip. The game ended with a 4–1 win for Ottawa.NEWS, Caldwell, Dave, Devils Open Their New Building but Fall Apart in Third Period, The New York Times, October 28, 2007,www.nytimes.com/2007/10/28/sports/hockey/28devils.html, February 10, 2015, In the last game of the 2007–08 season against the Rangers, the Devils won in a shootout, giving them home-ice advantage over the Rangers in the playoffs.NEWS, Canavan, Tom, Parise, Elias score to give Devils 3–2 shootout win over Rangers, USA Today, Associated Press, April 6, 2008,usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/2008-04-06-230712797_x.htm, February 10, 2015, The Devils lost the series against the Rangers 4–1, losing all three games at home.WEB, Lundqvist stops penalty shot, Rangers hold on to eliminate Devils, ESPN. Associated Press, April 18, 2008,scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=280418011, February 10, 2015, Brodeur won the Vezina Trophy for the fourth time in five years for his performance in the regular season.For the 2008–09 season, the Devils signed Brian Rolston and Bobby Holik, both making their second stints with the team.NEWS, Allen, Kevin, Atlantic preview: Pens boast scorers, Devils rely on defense, USA Today, September 25, 2008,usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2008-09-25-atlantic-preview_N.htm, February 11, 2005, The Devils were forced to play without Brodeur for over three months after he tore a biceps tendon in November, but strong play by backup goaltender Scott Clemmensen kept the Devils atop the Atlantic Division.NEWS, Devils’ Brodeur back at practice for first time in three months, USA Today, Associated Press, February 14, 2009,usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/devils/2009-02-14-brodeur-practice_N.htm, February 11, 2015, After his return, Brodeur broke Patrick Roy’s record for regular season wins on March 17, 2009, with his 552nd victory, while Patrik Elias became the franchise’s all-time leading scorer with his 702nd point.WEB, Brodeur breaks Roy’s wins record as Devils down Blackhawks, ESPN. Associated Press, March 17, 2009,scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=290317011, February 11, 2015, The season also served as a break-out year for 24-year-old Zach Parise, who led the team with an impressive 45 goals and 94 points. In the Conference Quarterfinals of the 2009 playoffs, the Devils were eliminated in a Game 7 loss in which the Hurricanes scored two goals in the last minute and 20 seconds to erase a 3–2 Devils lead.NEWS, Chere, Rich, Carolina Hurricanes stun New Jersey Devils with two goals in final 80 seconds to win Game 7, 4–3, Newark Star-Ledger, April 28, 2009,www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2009/04/carolina_hurricanes_stun_new_j.html, February 11, 2015, In the off-season, the Devils announced that Sutter was stepping down from his position, citing personal and family reasons; he became the coach of the Calgary Flames shortly afterward.NEWS, Chere, Rich, New Jersey Devils owner Jeff Vanderbeek upset by Brent Sutter’s decision to coach Calgary Flames, Newark Star-Ledger, June 23, 2009,www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2009/06/new_jersey_devils_owner_jeff_v_1.html, February 12, 2015, Jacques Lemaire returned to the head coach position.NEWS, Cup-winning Jacques Lemaire back to coach Devils, USA Today, Associated Press, July 14, 2009,usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/devils/2009-07-13-lemaire-coach_N.htm, February 12, 2015, During the 2009–10 season, the Devils made a trade to acquire star left wing Ilya Kovalchuk from the Atlanta Thrashers.WEB, LeBrun, Pierre, Devils acquire Kovalchuk, ESPN, February 5, 2010,sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=4888109, February 12, 2015, The Devils had their 12th 100-point season in their last 15 attempts. They finished the season in first place in the Atlantic Division, second in the Eastern Conference, and played in the postseason for the 13th-straight time. Their seeding matched them up against Philadelphia in the Conference Quarterfinals, and they were eliminated four games to one.WEB, Boucher pitches shutout as Flyers bounce Devils in 5 games, ESPN, Associated Press, April 22, 2010,espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=300422011, February 12, 2015, File:Patrik Elias 2012-03-17.JPG|thumb|left|Patrik Elias during the 2011–122011–12After Lemaire retired from coaching, the Devils announced that the team’s all-time leading scorer, John MacLean, would become their new head coach.NEWS, Levinson, Mason, New Jersey Devils Name Goals Leader John MacLean Head Coach, Bloomberg.com, Bloomberg, June 17, 2010,www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2010-06-17/new-jersey-devils-name-goals-leader-john-maclean-head-coach, February 14, 2015, During the off-season, the Devils signed Kovalchuk to a 15-year, $100 million contract, keeping him in New Jersey until the conclusion of the 2024–25 season; the move came after the NHL had rejected a 17-year contract for allegedly circumventing the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).WEB,www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=536524&navid=DL, National Hockey League, Rosen, Dan, Kovy deal registered as NHL, NHLPA reach settlement, September 4, 2010, September 4, 2010, The League still penalized the Devils for trying to circumvent the NHL salary cap with a money fine, a third-round draft pick in 2011 and one future first-round pick within the next four seasons.WEB,www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=708210, New Jersey Devils’ penalty for Kovalchuk contract modified, March 6, 2014, August 4, 2014, National Hockey League, MacLean led the team to a record of 9–22–2, and after sitting in last place in the NHL on December 23, he was removed in favor of Lemaire, coming out of retirement for his third stint as head coach of the Devils and second in less than two seasons.WEB, Jacques Lemaire returns as coach, ESPN. Associated Press, December 23, 2010,sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nhl/news/story?id=5950684, February 14, 2015, Just a few days later, struggling captain Jamie Langenbrunner was traded back to Dallas after nine seasons with New Jersey. With the injured Parise missing most of the regular season, the team struggled offensively, finishing last in goals scored. Despite this, the Devils managed a mid-season turnaround, winning 22 out of the next 25 games.NEWS, Devils Look to Continue Their Historic Turnaround, The Wall Street Journal, February 14, 2011,www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748704657104576142482217342902, February 14, 2015, However, the Devils still failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 1996, ending their 13-year streak.NEWS, Canavan, Tom, New Jersey Devils seek to end playoff drought, Daily Record, October 8, 2014,www.dailyrecord.com/story/sports/nhl/devils/2014/10/08/new-jersey-devils/16944599/, February 14, 2015, In the 2011 off-season, Lemaire once again retired and was replaced by former Florida Panthers head coach Peter DeBoer.NEWS,www.nytimes.com/2011/07/20/sports/hockey/devils-hire-peter-deboer-as-new-head-coach.html, The New York Times, Lynn, Zinser, Devils Hire Peter DeBoer as New Head Coach, July 19, 2011, February 28, 2015, DeBoer’s new system helped develop a strong offense, which had seven 40-point scorers by the season’s end and broke an NHL record for the best regular season penalty kill since before the Expansion Era.WEB,sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/peter-deboer-devils-coach-philosophy-rivalry-tortorella-defined-150558115.html, Peter DeBoer’s Devils: How coach’s philosophy, rivalry with Tortorella have defined New Jersey’s playoff run, May 22, 2012, Yahoo!, February 26, 2015, WEB, Lozo, Dave, Forward thinking helped Devils set PK record, National Hockey League, April 9, 2012,www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=626859, February 26, 2015, Four players – Kovalchuk, Elias, Clarkson and newly named captain Zach Parise – scored 30 or more goals, with Kovalchuk and Elias also finishing the season among the NHL’s top ten-point scorers.WEB,espn.go.com/nhl/statistics/player/_/stat/points/sort/points/year/2012/seasontype/2, Player Stats: 2011–2012 Regular season: All Skaters â€“ Total Points, ESPN, May 2, 2014, Rookie forward Adam Henrique totaled 51 points and earned a Calder Trophy nomination for rookie of the year.WEB, Stubits, Brian, Henrique, Landeskog, Nugent-Hopkins announced as Calder Trophy finalists, CBS Sports, April 20, 2012,www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/18705696/henrique-landeskog-nugenthopkins-announced-as-calder-trophy-finalists, February 28, 2015, As the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, the Devils defeated Southeast champions Florida before overcoming both divisional rivals, the Flyers and Rangers, to win the Conference and return to the finals after nine years.NEWS,articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-05-28/business/sns-rt-nhl-stanleydevils-factboxl1e8gs1z3-20120528_1_nhl-draft-devils-stanley-kansas-city-scouts, Chicago Tribune, Factbox-NHL-Eastern Conference champion New Jersey Devils, May 28, 2012, February 26, 2015, WEB, Flynn, Douglas, Martin Brodeur, Adam Henrique Exorcise Ghosts As Old and Young Unite to Put Devils in Stanley Cup Final, NESN, May 26, 2012,nesn.com/2012/05/martin-brodeur-adam-henrique-combine-to-exorcise-ghosts-as-old-and-young-unite-to-put-devils-in-cup/, February 26, 2015, Facing the Los Angeles Kings in the Finals, the Devils lost the first three games, but won the next two while facing elimination. In Game 6, the Kings defeated the Devils and captured the series.NEWS,www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=10057, National Hockey League, Devils disappointed, but proud, June 12, 2012, Dave, Lozo, May 2, 2014, During the 2012 off-season, Zach Parise signed a 13-year, $98 million contract with the Minnesota Wild, leaving the Devils after one season as team captain.WEB, Zach Parise, Ryan Suter to Wild, ESPN, July 4, 2012,espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/8127442/free-agents-zach-parise-ryan-suter-sign-minnesota-wild, February 16, 2015, The Devils entered the lockout-shortened season with Bryce Salvador as their new captain.WEB, Devils name defenseman Salvador captain, National Hockey League, January 17, 2013,www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=650786, February 16, 2015, However, the Devils failed to repeat the performance of the prior year, finishing 19–19–10 in 48 games and missed the playoffs.WEB, 2012–13 New Jersey Devils Roster and Statistics, Hockey Reference,www.hockey-reference.com/teams/NJD/2013.html, February 16, 2015,

2013–present: Harris–Blitzer era

File:Josh Harris WAS-NYG NOV2023 (cropped).jpg|thumb|Josh Harris (pictured) and David Blitzer purchased the team and the Prudential Center from Jeff VanderbeekJeff VanderbeekThe Devils’ longtime financial struggles worsened during the 2012–13 season, and at one point the team needed to borrow $30 million to meet their payroll.NEWS, Terruso, Julia, Report: NJ Devils may be sold to attorney Andrew Barroway, The Star-Ledger, June 29, 2013,www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2013/06/report_nj_devils_may_be_sold_to_attorney_andrew_barroway.html, February 17, 2015, This prompted owner Jeff Vanderbeek to sell the team. Andrew Barroway, the attorney who loaned the team the $30 million, was one potential buyer. Ultimately, the team was sold to Philadelphia 76ers owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer for over $320 million.NEWS, New Jersey Devils Set to Be Sold, Mike, Sielski, The Wall Street Journal, August 14, 2013, The sale was formally announced on August 15, 2013.NEWS, Devils announce sale of team to billionaire Josh Harris, The Star-Ledger, August 15, 2013,www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2013/08/hold_devils_announce_sale_of_team.html, February 17, 2015, During the off-season, Kovalchuk announced he would retire from the NHL, expressing a desire to return home to Russia along with his family.NEWS,www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/devils/2013/07/11/ilya-kovalchuk-announces-retirement-new-jersey-devils/2509857/, USA Today, Kevin, Allen, Ilya Kovalchuk says he’s retiring from NHL, July 11, 2013, February 26, 2015, In addition, 30-goal scorer Clarkson also left the Devils, signing a seven-year deal with Toronto. With the departures of Parise and now Kovalchuk and Clarkson, the Devils were in desperate need of offensive help. In an effort to fill the void, the Devils signed veteran Jaromir Jagr,WEB,www.thehockeynews.com/articles/52924-New-Jersey-Devils-sign-forward-Jaromir-Jagr-add-veteran-scoring-in-wake-of-losing-Kovalchuk.html, New Jersey Devils sign forward Jaromir Jagr, add veteran scoring in wake of losing Kovalchuk, The Hockey News, July 23, 2013, February 17, 2015,www.thehockeynews.com/articles/52924-New-Jersey-Devils-sign-forward-Jaromir-Jagr-add-veteran-scoring-in-wake-of-losing-Kovalchuk.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20150221045446www.thehockeynews.com/articles/52924-New-Jersey-Devils-sign-forward-Jaromir-Jagr-add-veteran-scoring-in-wake-of-losing-Kovalchuk.html,">web.archive.org/web/20150221045446www.thehockeynews.com/articles/52924-New-Jersey-Devils-sign-forward-Jaromir-Jagr-add-veteran-scoring-in-wake-of-losing-Kovalchuk.html, February 21, 2015, dead, who despite being 41 years old, led the team scoring in the 2013–14 season. During the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, hosted in Newark, the Devils acquired goaltender Cory Schneider from Vancouver in exchange for the Devils’ first-round draft pick. Schneider split goaltending duties with the 41-year-old Brodeur, which led to some controversy over who should be the starting goaltender for the Devils.NEWS, Cory Schneider ‘frustrated’ with limited time behind Martin Brodeur, CBS Sports, November 27, 2013,www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/24292385/cory-schneider-frustrated-with-limited-time-behind-martin-brodeur, January 8, 2016, Despite Schneider’s 1.97 goals against average leading the NHL, the Devils missed the playoffs by five points due to lagging offensive production.MAGAZINE, Valentine, Ben, Lack of prime numbers – the age problem for the Devils, Sporting News, January 13, 2015,www.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2015-01-13/new-jersey-devils-age-jaromir-jagr-nhl-possession-struggles-lou-lamoriello, February 18, 2015,www.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2015-01-13/new-jersey-devils-age-jaromir-jagr-nhl-possession-struggles-lou-lamoriello," title="web.archive.org/web/20150218233259www.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2015-01-13/new-jersey-devils-age-jaromir-jagr-nhl-possession-struggles-lou-lamoriello,">web.archive.org/web/20150218233259www.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2015-01-13/new-jersey-devils-age-jaromir-jagr-nhl-possession-struggles-lou-lamoriello, February 18, 2015, dead, WEB, 2013–14 New Jersey Devils Roster and Statistics, Hockey Reference,www.hockey-reference.com/teams/NJD/2014.html, February 16, 2015, In the 2014 off-season, the Devils saw the departure of NHL all-time wins leader Martin Brodeur, who was not re-signed and subsequently joined the St. Louis Blues. Brodeur, who had spent his entire 21-year career with the Devils, played only seven games with St. Louis before announcing his retirement.NEWS, Brodeur retires, joins Blues’ staff, ESPN, January 29, 2015,espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/12248287/retiring-martin-brodeur-leaving-ice-really-happy, January 8, 2016, File:Cory Schneider - New Jersey Devils.jpg|thumb|upright|left|alt=Cory Schneider with the New Jersey Devils in 2014|During the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the Devils acquired Cory Schneider from the Vancouver CanucksVancouver CanucksThe 2014–15 season opened with the Devils’ roster suffering with injuries, and consequently the team accumulated losses. On December 26, Peter DeBoer was fired from the head coach position.WEB,www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/pete-deboer-fired-by-devils-1.2884276, Pete DeBoer fired by Devils, Associated Press, CBC Sports, December 26, 2014, March 26, 2015, To replace him, Lamoriello invested in two head coaches, former Devils player Scott Stevens (who had been DeBoer’s assistant for two years) and Adam Oates, with Lamoriello himself supervising the team during the first months.WEB,www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2015/01/post_56.html, Co-coach Adam Oates putting his stamp on Devils, Rich, Chere, The Star-Ledger, January 20, 2015, March 26, 2015, The Devils finished the season as the sixth-worst team in the League, 20 points away from a playoff spot and with just one victory in the last 11 games.WEB,www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2015/04/lou_lamoriello_and_devils_players_reflect_on_one_w.html, Lou Lamoriello and Devils players reflect on one win in last 11 games, Chere, Rick, April 11, 2015, The Star-Ledger, April 13, 2015, During the 2015 off-season, Ray Shero was named the Devils’ new general manager,NEWS, Shero named GM of Devils; Lamoriello still president, Mike G., Morreale,www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=766429, National Hockey League, May 4, 2015, July 7, 2015, and John Hynes was named as the new head coach.NEWS, Devils name John Hynes as head coach,devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=769654, New Jersey Devils, June 2, 2015, July 7, 2015, Among Shero’s first moves as general manager was trading with the Anaheim Ducks to acquire Kyle Palmieri, who would become a key forward for the Devils in future seasons.WEB, Masisak, Corey, Luszczyszyn, Dom, NHL trade deadline: What the Islanders are getting in forward Kyle Palmieri,theathletic.com/2447012/2021/04/07/nhl-trade-deadline-what-the-islanders-are-getting-in-forward-kyle-palmieri/, The Athletic, November 29, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20210415122235/https://theathletic.com/2447012/2021/04/07/nhl-trade-deadline-what-the-islanders-are-getting-in-forward-kyle-palmieri/, April 15, 2021, April 7, 2021, Kyle Palmieri was the first player Ray Shero acquired in a trade after being named the Devils’ general manager in 2015 and he’s been one of the club’s most consistent goal scorers in franchise history., Lou Lamoriello resigned as team president and became the general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, replacing Dave Nonis, who was fired at the end of the season.NEWS, Lamoriello resigns from Devils, becomes Leafs GM, Mike, Brophy,www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=775410, National Hockey League, July 23, 2015, July 24, 2015, In the 2015–16 season, the Devils finished seventh in the Metropolitan Division with 84 points,WEB, 2015–16 National Hockey League Standings, The Internet Hockey Database,www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/nhl19272016.html, November 5, 2017, missing the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. That off-season, the Devils attempted to bolster its forward strength in a blockbuster trade with the Edmonton Oilers, sending defenseman and former first-round draft pick Adam Larsson to Edmonton in exchange for Taylor Hall.WEB,devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=887882, Devils acquire Taylor Hall from Edmonton, National Hockey League, June 29, 2016, June 29, 2016, This did not turn the Devils’ fortunes, and the team finished in last place in the Eastern Conference the following season with 70 points; this was the first time that they finished last in the conference since the 1985–86 season.WEB, 2016–17 National Hockey League Standings, The Internet Hockey Database,www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/nhl19272017.html, November 5, 2017, NEWS, Gross, Andrew, Wood, Blandisi among four re-assigned to Albany (AHL), USA Today, April 10, 2017,www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/devils/2017/04/10/wood-blandisi-among-four-re-assigned-albany-ahl/100302988/, November 5, 2017, However, they won the ensuing draft lottery to secure the first overall selection in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft,MAGAZINE, Devils buck odds to win NHL draft lottery; Vegas to pick sixth, Sports Illustrated, Associated Press, April 29, 2017,www.si.com/nhl/2017/04/29/ap-hkn-draft-lottery, November 5, 2017, which they used to select center Nico Hischier.WEB, Morreale, Mike G.,www.nhl.com/news/new-jersey-devils-pick-nico-hischier-with-top-pick-in-2017-nhl-draft/c-290081308?tid=277764372, Nico Hischier selected by Devils with top pick of 2017 Draft, National Hockey League, June 23, 2017, June 23, 2017, File:2017 NHL Entry Draft (34703419283).jpg|thumb|right|The Devils drafted Nico Hischier with the first-overall selection in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft2017 NHL Entry DraftIn the 2017–18 season, the team recorded its best start in franchise history, going 9–2–0 in their first 11 games of the season.WEB, Clipperton, Joshua, Cory Schneider blanks Canucks as Devils record best franchise start,www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks-new-jersesy-devils-nhl-1.4383238, CBC Sports, The Canadian Press, November 2, 2017, November 2, 2017, Hall set the franchise record for points in consecutive games, recording a point in 26 straight appearances. Hall finished the season sixth in the NHL in points (93) and earned nominations for the Hart Memorial Trophy for the league’s most valuable player and the Ted Lindsay Award for the NHL’s most outstanding player.WEB, Taylor Hall nominated for the Hart Trophy,www.sny.tv/devils/news/taylor-hall-nominated-for-the-hart-trophy/274150998, sny.tv, April 29, 2018, April 27, 2018, On the back of Hall’s impressive performance and with aid from goaltender Keith Kinkaid and rookie Hischier, the Devils clinched a playoff spot for the first time since the 2011–12 season with a win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.WEB, Devils clinch playoff berth with win against Maple Leafs,www.nhl.com/news/toronto-maple-leafs-new-jersey-devils-game-recap/c-297697810, National Hockey League, April 5, 2018, April 5, 2018, The Devils’ playoff run ended in the first round where they lost 4–1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a seven-game series.WEB, Tasch, Justin, Devils season ends with 3-1 loss to Lightning in Game 5 of first-round playoff series,www.nydailynews.com/2018/04/22/devils-season-ends-with-3-1-loss-to-lightning-in-game-5-of-first-round-playoff-series/, Daily News, New York, April 22, 2018, April 21, 2018, After the conclusion of the playoffs, Hall became the first player in franchise history to win the Hart Memorial Trophy.WEB, Hall of Devils wins Hart Trophy as NHL MVP,www.nhl.com/news/hart-trophy-mvp-winner-taylor-hall-of-new-jersey/c-299141744?tid=280503612, National Hockey League, June 20, 2018, June 25, 2017, The Devils failed to return to the playoffs in the 2018–19 season as they struggled. Plagued by injuries, including reigning league MVP Hall being sidelined with a knee injury for nearly 50 games; the Devils finished 15th in the Eastern Conference with 72 points. In the subsequent draft lottery, the team received the first overall selection in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft for the second time in three years.WEB, Nelson, Kristen, New Jersey Devils Land First Pick in 2019 NHL Draft Lottery,www.si.com/nhl/2019/04/09/nhl-draft-lottery-first-pick-jack-hughes, SI.com, April 10, 2019, April 9, 2019, WEB, Wyshynski, Greg, Devils beat odds to win lottery, chance at Hughes,www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/26482656/devils-beat-odds-win-lottery-chance-hughes, ESPN.com, April 10, 2019, April 9, 2019, The Devils used this pick to select Jack Hughes first overall.NEWS, Allen, Kevin, Mastracco, Abbey, Devils select US-born Jack Hughes with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft, USA Today, June 22, 2019,www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2019/06/21/nhl-draft-devils-take-jack-hughes-no-1-pick/1523995001/#, November 2, 2020, In the 2019 off-season, the Devils acquired P. K. Subban,WEB, Predators trade Subban to Devils,www.tsn.ca/nashville-predators-trade-pk-subban-to-new-jersey-devils-1.1326920, TSN, May 26, 2020, June 22, 2019, Nikita Gusev, and Wayne Simmonds.WEB, RELEASE: Devils Agree to Terms With RW Wayne Simmonds,www.nhl.com/devils/news/release-devils-agree-to-terms-with-rw-wayne-simmonds/c-308148994, NHL.com, May 26, 2020, July 1, 2019, The Devils started the 2019–20 season with a six-game losing streak, going 0–4–2, and after having a 9–13–4 record in December, head coach John Hynes was fired and replaced by assistant coach Alain Nasreddine in the interim. However, the Devils continued to struggle and Hall was traded to the Arizona Coyotes, longtime captain Andy Greene was traded to the New York Islanders, and Wayne Simmonds was traded to the Buffalo Sabres. Shero was fired on January 12, 2020, and replaced by interim general manager Tom Fitzgerald. On March 12, the regular season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, on May 26, the regular season was declared finished and the Devils missed the playoffs for the second year in a row.WEB, NHL plans to return with 24-team Stanley Cup Playoffs,www.nhl.com/news/nhl-plans-to-return-with-24-team-stanley-cup-playoffs/c-317031010, NHL.com, May 26, 2020, May 26, 2020, Gulitti, Tom, WEB, Wescott, Chris, THREE THINGS: Devils Season Officially Ends,www.nhl.com/devils/news/three-things-devils-season-officially-ends/c-317029506, NHL.com, May 27, 2020, May 27, 2020, On July 9, Lindy Ruff was named the Devils’ head coach;WEB, Lindy Ruff named Devils’ coach, Tom Fitzgerald stays GM,www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29434344/reports-lindy-ruff-devils-coach-tom-fitzgerald-gm, ESPN.com, July 9, 2020, July 9, 2020, Nasreddine was retained as an assistant coach.WEB, Aitken, Robert Jr., Devils part ways with assistant coaches Alain Nasreddine, Mark Recchi; what about Lindy Ruff?,www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nhl/devils/2022/05/04/nj-devils-assistant-coaches-alain-nasreddine-mark-recchi/9645167002/, Northjersey.com, November 26, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20220525234744/https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nhl/devils/2022/05/04/nj-devils-assistant-coaches-alain-nasreddine-mark-recchi/9645167002/, May 25, 2022, May 4, 2022, In the off-season, the Devils also attempted to find a permanent goaltending solution by signing longtime Chicago Blackhawks netminder Corey Crawford; however, Crawford retired prior to the start of the 2020–21 season, never having played a game with New Jersey.WEB, Corey Crawford announces retirement after 10 NHL seasons,www.nhlpa.com/news/1-21993/corey-crawford-announces-retirement-after-10-nhl-seasons, National Hockey League Players’ Association, January 9, 2021, January 9, 2021, After a good start with great play from goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood and center Jack Hughes, the Devils would suffer an outbreak of COVID-19, which sidelined the team for two weeks. Once they returned, they struggled, and Palmieri was traded alongside longest-tenured Devil Travis Zajac to the Islanders.WEB, Islanders Acquire Palmieri and Zajac from the Devils,www.nhl.com/islanders/news/islanders-acquire-palmieri-and-zajac-from-the-devils/c-323382038, NHL.com, May 10, 2021, April 7, 2021, WEB, Islanders acquire Palmieri, Zajac from Devils,www.tsn.ca/new-york-islanders-acquire-kyle-palmieri-travis-zajac-from-new-jersey-devils-1.1619903, tsn.ca, May 10, 2021, April 7, 2021, The Devils would go on to miss the playoffs for the third consecutive season.WEB, Morreale, Mike G., Devils miss playoffs; special teams, Hischier injuries among reasons,www.nhl.com/news/new-jersey-devils-miss-2021-nhl-stanley-cup-playoffs/c-323880108, NHL.com, May 11, 2021, April 21, 2021, During the 2021 off-season, the Devils signed free agent defenseman Dougie Hamilton from the Carolina Hurricanes.WEB, entertitle,www.nhl.com/devils/news/dougie-hamilton-devils-signs-seven-years-contract-free-agency-release/c-325854722, NHL.com, July 28, 2021, General manager Tom Fitzgerald would also succeed in his goal to sign a backup goaltender and top 6 winger by signing veterans Jonathan Bernier and Tomas Tatar.WEB, Jonathan Bernier Signs with Devils,www.nhl.com/devils/news/jonathan-bernier-signs-devils-contract-free-agency/c-325838526, NHL.com, July 28, 2021, WEB, Tatar signs two-year, $9 million contract with Devils,www.nhl.com/news/tomas-tatar-signs-deal-with-new-jersey/c-325913724, nhl.com, However, the 2021–22 season fared to be no better as the Devils once again missed the playoffs. At the end of the season, Nasreddine was not tendered a contract extension, and Mark Recchi was fired from his assistant coach position.WEB, Nasreddine, Recchi Will Not Return,www.nhl.com/devils/news/nasreddine-recchi-will-not-return--release/c-333740474, NHL.com, May 15, 2022, May 4, 2022, In the 2022–23 season, the team rebounded by recording its best regular season in franchise history. Spurred on by a franchise-record 13-game winning streak in October and November, the Devils finished third in the entire league and set a franchise record for wins (52) and points (112). The team’s climb from 63 points the prior season to 112 points marked the largest single-season increase by any NHL team in an 82-game season. In addition to a breakout season from newly acquired goaltender Vitek Vanecek, the Devils were led by impressive offensive performances from Hughes, Hischier, Hamilton, and Jesper Bratt. All four players eclipsed the 70-point mark, while Hughes set a franchise record for most points in a single season by a Devils player with 99 points. Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald built further on this impressive offensive core by acquiring All-Star forward Timo Meier in a mid-season trade from the San Jose Sharks. In the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Devils faced their rivals across the river, the New York Rangers. After falling behind 2–0 in the series with two home losses, the Devils rebounded to win the series in seven games behind the stellar play of rookie goaltender, Akira Schmid.WEB, Morreale, Mike G., Devils series win 11 years in making,www.nhl.com/news/new-jersey-devils-series-win-11-years-in-making/c-344084070, NHL.com, May 12, 2023, May 2, 2023, After advancing to the Second Round for the first time since 2012, the Devils were defeated by the Carolina Hurricanes in five games.WEB, Morreale, Mike G., Devils ‘gave everything they had’ in Game 5,www.nhl.com/news/devils-give-everything-they-have-in-game-5-loss/c-344338268, NHL.com, May 12, 2023, May 12, 2023,

Season-by-season record

This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by the Devils. For the full season-by-season history, see List of New Jersey Devils seasonsNote: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against{| class=“wikitable” style="font-weight:bold; background:#ddd;”| Playoffs2019–20 NHL season>2019–20 69 28 29 12 68 189 230 8th, Metropolitan Did not qualify style="background:#eee;”2020–21 NHL season>2020–21 56 19 30 7 45 145 194 7th, East Did not qualify2021–22 NHL season>2021–22 82 27 46 9 63 248 307 7th, Metropolitan Did not qualify style="background:#eee;”2022–23 NHL season>2022–23 82 52 22 8 112 291 226 2nd, Metropolitan Lost in second round, 1–4 (Hurricanes)2023–24 NHL season>2023–24 82 38 39 5 81 264 283 7th, Metropolitan Did not qualify

Team identity

Jerseys

(File:OldDevils.png|right|thumb|300px|The old green style jerseys used from 1982 to 1992|alt=Two jerseys, the left primarily white, the right mostly red. Both feature red, white and green stripes at the bottom, the sleeves and the shoulders.)(File:NewDevils.png|right|thumb|300px|The jerseys used from 1992 to 2017 |alt=Two jerseys, the left primarily white, the right mostly red. Both feature red, white and black stripes at the bottom and the sleeves. The shoulders have a black yoke.)The team colors are red, black and white, and they can be seen on both the home and road jerseys. The home jersey, which was the team’s road jersey until the NHL swapped home and road colors in 2003,WEB,www.statenews.com/article.phtml?pk=15112, NHL ‘quacked’ up with hockey jersey switch,statenews.com/index.php/article/2003/01/nhl_039quacked039_up," title="web.archive.org/web/20071011235927statenews.com/index.php/article/2003/01/nhl_039quacked039_up,">web.archive.org/web/20071011235927statenews.com/index.php/article/2003/01/nhl_039quacked039_up, October 11, 2007, Kristofer, Karol, State News, January 27, 2003, August 30, 2006, is dominantly red in color. There are three black and white stripes, one across each arm and prior to the 2017–18 season, one across the waist. The road jersey (the team’s former home jersey) is white in color with a similar design, except that the three stripes are black and red. The shoulders are draped with black on both uniforms. Before the 1992–93 season, the uniforms were green and red with slightly different striping,WEB,www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nhl/nj/njdevils.html, New Jersey Devils history, Sports E-Cyclopedia, Tank Productions, March 25, 2006, March 25, 2006, leading some fans to affectionately refer to them as “Christmas colors”.WEB,www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2009/09/many_liked_original_new_jersey.html, Many liked original NJ Devils colors, Rich, Chere, The Star-Ledger, September 2, 2009, March 9, 2015, The color green was chosen to reflect New Jersey’s nickname as “The Garden State” and the New Jersey Pine Barrens, home of the Jersey Devil.WEB,www.nhl.com/devils/news/release-devils-unveil-adidas-reverse-retro-jersey/c-319641392, RELEASE: Devils Unveil Adidas Reverse Retro Jersey, New Jersey Devils, November 16, 2020, October 20, 2022, During the Lou Lamoriello era, the Devils refused to join the trend of teams unveiling third jerseys, and continued to do so well after Lamoriello left in 2015.WEB,www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=393099, NHL Insider: Third jerseys getting first-rate reviews, Dan Rosen, National Hockey League, November 18, 2008, November 23, 2008, Lamoriello had stated that he did not ever intend to introduce a third jersey for the Devils, saying, “I don’t believe in it”, Lamoriello said. “I strongly believe that you have to have one identity as a team. We want to create a feeling that our home and away jerseys are special and that it means something special to wear one.“MAGAZINE,sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=hradek_ej&id=1643967, Lou knows how to develop Devils, ESPN The Magazine, EJ, Hradek, October 22, 2003, October 11, 2008, Unlike most teams, the Devils kept the same uniform design when the NHL switched to the (NHL uniform#RSince 2007: Reebok Edge|Rbk Edge) jerseys by Reebok for the 2007–08 season.Swayne and Dodds, p. 980.On August 20, 2009, Lamoriello announced that the Devils would wear their classic red, white and green jerseys on their Saint Patrick’s Day 2010 game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Lamoriello stated, “The original red, green and white jerseys are a part of our history here in New Jersey. We have always been an organization that takes great pride in its tradition. This is something we believe our fans will enjoy for that one special night.“WEB, Devils to wear classic sweaters, National Hockey League, August 25, 2009,devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=487020&navid=njd-home-dl, February 26, 2015, Martin Brodeur wore a special replica helmet of the one from his first NHL game.NEWS, Chere, Rich, Martin Brodeur excited to wear original Devils colors and replica mask, The Star-Ledger, March 17, 2010,www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2010/03/martin_brodeur_excited_to_wear.html, March 7, 2015, WEB, Chere, Rich, Devils continue domination of Penguins, gain tie for Atlantic Division lead with 5–2 victory, The Star-Ledger, March 17, 2010,www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2010/03/devils_continue_domination_of.html, March 7, 2015, The throwback jerseys continued to be used, including for games on or around St. Patrick’s Day over three different seasons and in the 2014 NHL Stadium Series against the Rangers, on January 26.NEWS, Chere, Rich, How do the Devils feel about wearing the green and red retro jerseys?, The Star-Ledger, March 16, 2015,www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2015/03/how_do_the_devils_feel_about_wearing_the_green_and.html, March 17, 2015, On June 20, 2017, the Devils revealed updated uniforms for the 2017–18 season.WEB,www.nhl.com/devils/news/heritage-performance-progress/c-290008390, Heritage. Performance. Progress., June 21, 2017, National Hockey League, Made by Adidas, the new sweaters are the first major change to the team’s look since they replaced green with black. They feature the removal of the stripes on the bottom of the sweater, and also thicker sleeve stripes with equal width bands of white and black.WEB, 2017-18 Adidas Jersey,www.nhl.com/devils/team/adidas-jersey, National Hockey League, August 10, 2017, The Devils wore their classic white, red and green uniforms for four home games in the 2018–19 season.WEB, Devils unveil Heritage Jersey for 2018-19 Season, August 21, 2018,www.nhl.com/devils/news/devils-unveil-heritage-jersey-for-2018-19-season/c-299814032, New Jersey Devils, August 22, 2018, The Devils rolled out a “Reverse Retro” alternate uniform in collaboration with Adidas during the 2020–21 season. The team used the original uniform template worn from 1982 to 1992, but green served as the base color instead of red.NEWS, Ledra, Cristina, December 1, 2020, Reverse Retro alternate jerseys for all 31 teams unveiled by NHL, adidas, National Hockey League,www.nhl.com/news/nhl-reveals-adidas-reverse-retro-jerseys/c-319633384, December 5, 2020, After eschewing the trend of “third jerseys” under Lou Lamoriello, the Devils finally unveiled a full-time alternate uniform early in the 2021–22 season. This uniform featured a black base and white stripes spread across the shoulders and sleeves. “Jersey” in white script lettering and red drop shadows is stitched in front with lacing at the neck. The uniform was designed by Devils legend Martin Brodeur and was largely influenced by the history of ice hockey in New Jersey.NEWS, Devils Unveil First Third Jersey,www.nhl.com/devils/news/devils-unveil-first-third-jersey--release/c-328228578, New Jersey Devils, November 23, 2021, November 23, 2021, During the 2022–23 season, the Devils unveiled a new “Reverse Retro” alternate uniform in collaboration with Adidas. The team again used the original uniform template worn from 1982 to 1992, with white as the base color, but with red, navy and gold striping. The color palette was chosen to honor the Devils’ previous identities, the Kansas City Scouts and the Colorado Rockies, and the club’s 40th anniversary.WEB,www.nhl.com/devils/news/devils-2022-reverse-retro-jersey-revealed--release/c-336579388, Devils 2022 Reverse Retro Jersey Revealed, New Jersey Devils, October 20, 2022, October 20, 2022, In the 2024 NHL Stadium Series, the Devils went with a red and black-based uniform minus the white trim. The “NJ” logo was modified without the circle. NEWS, 2024 NHL Stadium Series jerseys revealed for outdoor games,www.nhl.com/news/2024-nhl-stadium-series-jerseys-revealed-for-outdoor-games, NHL.com, January 26, 2024,

Logo

The Devils’ logo is a monogram of the letters “N”, and “J”, rendered with devil horns at the top of the “J” and a pointed tail at the bottom. The monogram was red with a green outline when the team began playing in New Jersey, but the outline color was changed to black in 1992, due to difficulties in making the green color consistent between its logo and jerseys. The logo sits inside an open black circle, and lies on a field of white in the middle of the chest on both uniforms.WEB, Uschak, Roman, NHL’s New Jersey Devils All-Time Logos, Uniforms and Arenas (1974–present), Bleacher Report, November 19, 2011,bleacherreport.com/articles/947874-nhls-new-jersey-devils-all-time-logos-uniforms-and-arenas-1974-2011, February 19, 2015, Before the Devils’ move from Colorado in 1982, then-owner John McMullen’s wife designed a prototype logo, which was then modified by a professional graphic design and marketing firm, and became the green-and-red logo used by the team for the first ten years in New Jersey.WEB,www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/zaz8yx9isu9zhsx1sdw2f1day/New_Jersey_Devils/1983/Unused_Logo, Unused Logo: 1982, SportsLogos.net, August 18, 2010, March 30, 2014,

Mascot

The mascot is “NJ Devil”, a {{convert|7|ft|m|adj=on}} tall devil who plays into the myth of the Jersey Devil. NJ Devil keeps the crowd excited, signs autographs, participates in entertainment during the intermissions, skates across the ice, throws T-shirts and runs throughout the aisles of the arena to high five fans.WEB,newjerseydevils.com/2003/community/mascot.html,newjerseydevils.com/2003/community/mascot.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20060520080712newjerseydevils.com/2003/community/mascot.html,">web.archive.org/web/20060520080712newjerseydevils.com/2003/community/mascot.html, May 20, 2006, NJ Devil – The Official Mascot of the New Jersey Devils, New Jersey Devils, 2003, August 30, 2006, Prior to 1993, the mascot was “Slapshot”, a large Devils hockey puck that interacted with the fans. The man inside the costume resigned after he was accused of touching three women inappropriately while in costume. The man agreed to undergo psychological counseling for a year as part of his agreement to avoid trial.NEWS, April 25, 1994, Devils’ Mascot Faces Charges, Chicago Tribune,articles.chicagotribune.com/1994-04-25/sports/9404250112_1_fondled-mascot-charges, February 16, 2017, To remove the stigma of the lawsuit, Slapshot was retired and has not returned since.NEWS,www.citypaper.net/articles/112901/cs.cover2.shtml, Former Eagles mascot Dean Schoenewald is still crazy after all these years, November 29, 2001, Jon, Hart, August 30, 2006, dead,citypaper.net/articles/112901/cs.cover2.shtml," title="web.archive.org/web/20050719080011citypaper.net/articles/112901/cs.cover2.shtml,">web.archive.org/web/20050719080011citypaper.net/articles/112901/cs.cover2.shtml, July 19, 2005,

Traditions

Arlette Roxburgh has been the team’s primary national anthem singer at home games since 1996 and is a favorite among Devils fans. Pete Cannarozzi has been the team’s organist since 2001. His organ playing has been instrumental in bridging the Devils’ tradition from the Meadowlands to Prudential Center. In addition to playing during breaks in play and at the end of a period, he also provides Arlette or another local performer with accompanying music during the national anthem.WEB, Molak, Andre, January 7, 2015, One Devil of an organist and hockey fan,www.nj.com/devils/2015/01/one_devil_of_an_organist_and_hockey_fan.html, July 11, 2023, NJ.com, Advance Publications, Some of Prudential Center’s most vociferous fans can be found in Sections 233 and 122, home to groups of Devils fans whom self-identify as the Crazies and the Diablos, respectively. The 233 Crazies were originally created in 1993 as the 228 Crazies at the Meadowlands. They are known for their custom, triple-digit Devils jerseys reflecting their section number with “CRAZIES” on the nameplate, and are the source of many chants and generally enthusiastic behavior. A handful of 233 Crazies typically attend every Devils home game and some road games as well.WEB, Fan Clubs,devils.ice.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=92511, July 11, 2023, New Jersey Devils, The Diablos of Section 122 were originally conceived in part by the Devils’ management in 2011 by extending a special season ticket offer to and actively seeking input from fans seeking to participate in a European-style supporters’ section similar to those popular in Major League Soccer,WEB,www.allaboutthejersey.com/2011/11/9/2550136/the-devils-supporter-section-diablos-122-november-report, The Devils Supporter Section: Diablos 122 - November Report, November 9, 2011, ultimately in an effort to liven-up in the in-arena atmosphere following a poor campaign on the ice. While the Diablos have ultimately ceased to be supported directly by the organization and the following ownership group has focused on different methods of enhancing the fan experience, Section 122 and its general vicinity continues to be a source of more raucous behavior and general hostility towards opposing teams.Mark Baumann, simply known to fans by his last name, Baumann, is a long-time season ticket holder familiar to many Devils fans for starting the D-E-V-I-L-S chant, dating back to 1995. He commonly wears a white Devils jersey with his name and the number 00.WEB,www.allaboutthejersey.com/pages/devils-fan-guide-chants, Devils Fan Guide: Chants, January 24, 2010,

Rivalries

File:Averyrule.jpg|thumb|Sean Avery of the New York Rangers attempts to distract Brodeur during the 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs. The playoff series was the fifth to feature the Devils–Rangers rivalryDevils–Rangers rivalryThe Devils developed strong rivalries with two teams out of geographical proximity and frequent playoff confrontations. The “Battle of the Hudson River” with the New York Rangers is so-called as the Devils’ arenas in the New York metropolitan area were always less than ten miles and across the Hudson River from Madison Square Garden.NEWS,www.nbcsports.com/nhl/186606/detail.html,nbcsports.com/nhl/186606/detail.html," title="archive.today/20071016153215nbcsports.com/nhl/186606/detail.html,">archive.today/20071016153215nbcsports.com/nhl/186606/detail.html, October 16, 2007, Devils visit rival Rangers for first time in ‘06–07, November 14, 2006, 2006, Associated Press, New Jersey’s proximity with Pennsylvania also led to a rivalry with the Philadelphia Flyers, the “Battle of the Jersey Turnpike.” The Flyers have a large following in South Jersey and train in Voorhees Township. Both teams had the most titles of the Atlantic Division prior to the 2013 realignment, with nine to the Devils and six to the Flyers.WEB,bleacherreport.com/articles/1530022-breaking-down-the-devils-flyers-rivalry, NHL: Breaking Down the Devils-Flyers Rivalry, Bleacher Report, Terence, McGinley, February 14, 2013, February 20, 2015,

Style of play

The Devils have been known as a defense-first team since head coach Jacques Lemaire’s first tenure,NEWS, Chere, Rich, Reputation as ‘trapping coach’ bothers NJ Devils’ Jacques Lemaire, The Star-Ledger, September 18, 2009,www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2009/09/reputation_as_trapping_coach_b.html, May 16, 2013, although the Devils have twice led the Eastern Conference in goals scored, once leading the NHL in goals scored (295 goals for in 2000–01).WEB, 1999–00 NHL Season Summary, Hockey-Reference,www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2000.html, May 16, 2013, WEB, 2000–01 NHL Season Summary, Hockey-Reference,www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2001.html, May 16, 2013, Lemaire gave the Devils their defensive mantra when he implemented a system commonly called the “neutral zone trap.“WEB, Mazzeo, Mike, Jacques Lemaire one win away from 600, ESPN, February 11, 2011,sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nhl/news/story?id=6109482, May 16, 2013, This system is designed to force teams to turn over the puck in the neutral zone leading to a counterattack.NEWS, Caught in a trap: almost every team in the NHL has implemented a “system”, but what exactly does that mean?, January–February 2004, Kreiser, John, Hockey Digest, This style of play led the team to be chastised by the media and hockey purists for “making the NHL boring.“NEWS, Boring is beautiful: the Devils’ defense-first style may be hell to watch, but it’s hard to argue with the results, January 2001, Anderson, Chris, Hockey Digest, Nevertheless, the Devils were successful using this style of play, and Devils head coach Larry Robinson asserted that the Montreal Canadiens teams he played on in the 1970s (who also won the Cup many times) used a form of the trap, though it did not have a name.NEWS, Scrap the trap—please, September 20, 2004, Yorio, Kara, The Sporting News, 228, 38, 56, Under head coach Brent Sutter, the team adopted less of a trap and more of a transitional, aggressive forechecking style of play which also emphasized puck possession and instilled the cycle to start the 2007–08 season.NEWS,www.sny.tv/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060930&content_id=1410377&oid=36218&vkey=15, Devils trying to love pressure, September 2006, SNY.tv, November 14, 2006, dead,www.sny.tv/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060930&content_id=1410377&oid=36218&vkey=15," title="web.archive.org/web/20070927012151www.sny.tv/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060930&content_id=1410377&oid=36218&vkey=15,">web.archive.org/web/20070927012151www.sny.tv/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060930&content_id=1410377&oid=36218&vkey=15, September 27, 2007, This led to many high scoring games early in the season for New Jersey. The Devils went on to score 244 goals in the 2008–09 season, the most the team had scored in eight seasons.WEB,www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2009/04/in_playoff_run_new_jersey_devi.html, In playoff run, New Jersey Devils seeing stars emerge in Zach Parise and Travis Zajac, February 25, 2012, April 20, 2009, The Star-Ledger, Brendan Prunty, However, with the return of Lemaire as head coach, the Devils resumed a more defense-oriented playing style, scoring just 222 goals and allowing only 191, an NHL best in the 2009–10 season, earning Martin Brodeur his fifth William M. Jennings Trophy.WEB,www.legendsofhockey.net/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SilverwareTrophyWinner.jsp?tro=WJT&year=2009-10, Silverware – 2009–10 William M. Jennings Trophy Winner – Brodeur, Martin, Legends of Hockey, March 26, 2015, Lemaire has since re-entered retirement, and was replaced by former Florida head coach Peter DeBoer on July 19, 2011. The team showed greater offensive prowess during the 2011–12 season, employing a more aggressive forecheck centered on Ilya Kovalchuk.WEB,www.cbssports.com/nhl/gametracker/preview/NHL_20120224_VAN@NJ/canucksdevils-preview, Vancouver at New Jersey, February 25, 2012, CBS Sports, New Jersey is boasting some impressive offensive depth of its own, scoring 39 goals in the last 11 games – 14 during its four-game winning streak., WEB,www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=555411, Kovalchuk carrying Devils with timely goal-scoring, March 8, 2011, February 25, 2012, National Hockey League, Under DeBoer’s system, according to Lamoriello, the Devils’ defenseman were often sent into the offensive zone to apply pressure on the opposing team’s defense.NEWS, Klein, Jeff, Devils Follow Example of Their Coaches’ Success, The New York Times, June 2, 2012,www.nytimes.com/2012/06/03/sports/hockey/devils-follow-example-of-deboer-and-other-coaches.html, March 8, 2015, After DeBoer’s dismissal, Adam Oates had a similar approach improving the Devils’ offense, investing on the versatility of the forwards.

Players and personnel

Current roster

{{New Jersey Devils roster}}

Honored members

{{see also|List of New Jersey Devils players|List of New Jersey Devils award winners}}

Retired numbers

File:NJD Numbers 2018.jpg|thumb|The retired numbers of Patrik Elias, Martin Brodeur, Scott Niedermayer, Ken Daneyko and (Scott Stevens]]|alt=Five banners with the New Jersey Devils retired numbers, showing the player surname and years with the team: Eilias, 26, 1994–2016; Brodeur, 30 1990–2014; Niedermayer, 27, 1991–2004; Daneyko, 3, 1982–2003; and Stevens, 4, 1991–2005.)The Devils have retired five numbers.NEWS,www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/devils-to-retire-numbers-of-stevens-daneyko-1.608907, Devils to retire numbers of Stevens, Daneyko, November 13, 2006, CBC Sports, February 3, 2006, {| class=“wikitable sortable” style="text-align:center”Ken Daneyko 1 >Defenseman>D 1982–2003 March 24, 20064 >Scott Stevens 2 >Defenseman>D 1991–2005 February 3, 200626 >Patrik Eliáš>Patrik Elias 3 Winger (ice hockey) >| February 24, 201827 >Scott Niedermayer 4 >Defenseman>D 1991–2004 December 16, 201130 >Martin Brodeur 5 >Goaltender>G 1990–2014 February 9, 2016Notes:

• 1 Daneyko holds the record for most games played in the Devils uniform with 1,283 (and spent his entire career with the team).WEB, Chere, Rich, Ken Daneyko succeeds Chico Resch as Devils TV analyst alongside Steve Cangelosi, The Star-Ledger, September 10, 2014,www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2014/09/ken_daneyko_succeeds_chico_resch_as_devils_tv_analyst_alongside_steve_cangialosi.html, March 11, 2015,
• 2 Stevens spent 13 seasons with the Devils, captaining the team for 12 of those seasons (1992–2004) while serving as captain of all three Stanley Cup-winning teams. Note that the banner includes the 2004–05 lockout season, as Stevens did not retire until 2005.WEB, Scott Stevens: New Jersey Devils – Co-Head Coach, New Jersey Devils,www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=60287, March 11, 2015, WEB, New Jersey Devils Captains: A–Z, New Jersey Devils,devils.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=42000, March 11, 2015,
• 3 Elias was the first forward to have his number retired in Devils franchise history. Elias played his entire career with the Devils and holds the franchise record for goals, assists and points.WEB, Ryan, Chris, Devils retire Patrik Elias’ No. 26 ‘Thank you for letting me be a Devil forever’,www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2018/02/devils_retire_patrik_elias_no_26.html, The Star-Ledger, February 25, 2018, February 24, 2018,
• 4 Niedermayer spent the first 13 seasons of his career with the Devils, winning the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 2004.WEB, Chere, Rich, Devils will retire Scott Niedermayer’s No. 27 on Dec. 16,www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2011/09/devils_will_retire_scott_niede.html, The Star-Ledger, May 10, 2018, September 26, 2011,
• 5 Brodeur holds the NHL goaltenders’ record for wins (691), shutouts (125), games played (1266), playoff shutouts (24), and goals scored (3). Brodeur won the Vezina Trophy four times with the Devils.
• The NHL retired Wayne Gretzky’s No. 99 for all its member teams at the 2000 NHL All-Star Game.WEB, Perfect setting: Gretzky’s number retired before All-Star Game, CNN Sports Illustrated. Associated Press, February 6, 2000,sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/2000/nhl_allstar/news/2000/02/06/gretsky_99/, June 9, 2014, dead,sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/2000/nhl_allstar/news/2000/02/06/gretsky_99/," title="web.archive.org/web/20131112022319sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/2000/nhl_allstar/news/2000/02/06/gretsky_99/,">web.archive.org/web/20131112022319sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/2000/nhl_allstar/news/2000/02/06/gretsky_99/, November 12, 2013,

Hall of Fame honorees

Eleven Devils players have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Peter Stastny, who played for the Devils from 1989 to 1993, was inducted in 1998. A center who defected from Czechoslovakia, Stastny was one of the NHL’s top goal scorers in the 1980s.WEB,www.hhoflegendsclassic.com/players/stastny.html,www.hhoflegendsclassic.com/players/stastny.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20070928144500www.hhoflegendsclassic.com/players/stastny.html,">web.archive.org/web/20070928144500www.hhoflegendsclassic.com/players/stastny.html, September 28, 2007, Peter Šťastný, November 13, 2006, 2006, HHOFlegendsclassic.com, In 2001, Stastny was joined in the Hall of Fame by Devils defenseman Viacheslav Fetisov, who was one of the first Soviet players in the NHL. Fetisov played for the team in the 1989–90 season and again from 1990 to 1995.WEB, One on One with Viacheslav Fetisov, Hockey Hall of Fame, February 27, 2006,www.hhof.com/htmlSpotlight/spot_oneononep200101.shtml, April 28, 2013, WEB, Slava Fetisov, Sports Reference LLC,www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/fe/slava-fetisov-1.html,web.archive.org/web/20200418000221/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/fe/slava-fetisov-1.html, dead, April 18, 2020, April 28, 2013, Scott Stevens, the Devils’ defenseman from 1991 to 2004 and long-time team captain, was inducted in 2007 in his first year of eligibility. In December 2014, Stevens returned as head coach for the Devils’ defense.WEB, June 28, 2007, Messier leads star-studded Hockey Hall of Fame class,sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2919800, 2024-05-16, ESPN.com, Associated Press, Igor Larionov, a forward with a 15-year career in the NHL who spent the 2003–04 season with the Devils, was inducted in 2008.WEB, Induction Showcase: Igor Larionov, Hockey Hall of Fame,www.hhof.com/htmlInduct/ind08Larionov.shtml, May 2, 2015, May 18, 2015,www.hhof.com/htmlInduct/ind08Larionov.shtml," title="web.archive.org/web/20150518083054www.hhof.com/htmlInduct/ind08Larionov.shtml,">web.archive.org/web/20150518083054www.hhof.com/htmlInduct/ind08Larionov.shtml, dead, Two Devils centers were inducted in 2011: Doug Gilmour, who had played for the team from 1996 to 1998, and Joe Nieuwendyk, a member of the club from 2001 to 2003.WEB, 2011 Hockey Hall of Fame: Dough Gilmour, New Jersey Devils, November 11, 2011,devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=600573, March 14, 2015, dead,devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=600573," title="web.archive.org/web/20150518075310devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=600573,">web.archive.org/web/20150518075310devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=600573, May 18, 2015, WEB, 2011 Hockey Hall of Fame: Joe Nieuwendyk, New Jersey Devils, November 11, 2011,devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=600577, March 16, 2015, dead,devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=600577," title="web.archive.org/web/20150518075307devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=600577,">web.archive.org/web/20150518075307devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=600577, May 18, 2015, In 2013, the Hall of Fame again inducted two former Devils players: left wing Brendan Shanahan, who had played for the team from 1987 to 1991 and again for the 2008–09 season, and defenseman Scott Niedermayer, who was a Devil from 1992 to 2004.WEB, Scott Niedermayer, Hockey-Reference,www.hockey-reference.com/players/n/niedesc01.html, March 19, 2015, WEB, Chere, Rich, Former Devil Brendan Shanahan will enter Hall of Fame with bittersweet thoughts of his dad, The Star-Ledger, November 10, 2013,www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2013/11/former_devil_brendan_shanahan_enters_hall_of_fame_with_bittersweet_thoughts_of_his_dad.html, March 21, 2015, In the 2015, defenseman Phil Housley, who briefly played 22 games for the organization after being traded to New Jersey at the 1996 trade deadline, was inducted into the Hall of Fame.WEB, Burnside, Scott, October 29, 2015, Phil Housley’s Hockey Hall of Fame induction long overdue,www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/14002554/nhl-phil-housley-hockey-hall-fame-induction-long-overdue, February 25, 2019, ESPN.com, In 2017, left wing Dave Andreychuk, who played for the Devils for four seasons from 1996 to 1999, was inducted into the Hall of Fame.MAGAZINE, After Long Wait, Dave Andreychuk Finally Enters Hockey Hall of Fame, Sports Illustrated,www.si.com/nhl/2017/11/13/hall-fame-dave-andreychuk, February 25, 2019, In 2018, longtime Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur was inducted into the Hall of Fame, who played with the team from 1991 to 2014, breaking multiple league records including most wins and shutouts while a member of the team.In 2009, Lou Lamoriello, Devils president and general manager from 1987 to 2015, was inducted into the Hall as a Builder.WEB, Lou Lamoriello – President/General Manager, New Jersey Devils,devils.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=57342, March 30, 2015, Two Devils head coaches have also been inducted in the category. Herb Brooks, who coached the 1980 U.S. Olympic team to victory in the “Miracle on Ice” and served as Devils head coach in the 1992–93 season, was inducted in 2006.WEB, Brooks architect of a miracle by design, New Jersey Devils, November 13, 2006,devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=458082, May 1, 2013, Pat Burns, head coach from 2002 to 2004, was inducted posthumously in 2014.WEB, LeBrun, Pierre, Burns, players had special bond, ESPN, November 14, 2014,espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/11820810/nhl-late-pat-burns-hall-fame-induction-deserved-honor-former-cop-coach-year, March 21, 2015, Longtime Devils broadcaster Mike Emrick was the 2008 recipient of the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award.PRESS RELEASE,www.hhof.com/htmlInduct/ind08prolog.shtml, Hockey Hall of Fame Announces 2008 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award and Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award Recipients, Hockey Hall of Fame, May 3, 2015, Three Devils head coaches had been inducted as players prior to joining the Devils organization. Jacques Lemaire, a 12-season NHL veteran forward who played primarily for the Canadiens, was inducted in 1984 and served as Devils head coach from 1993 to 1998 and from 2009 to 2011. Larry Robinson, who spent most of his 20-season career with the Canadiens, was inducted in 1995 and subsequently served as Devils head coach from 2000 to 2002 and in 2005. Adam Oates, a center with 19 seasons in the NHL who was inducted in 2012, began serving as the Devils head coach for offense in December 2014.WEB, Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees, Hockey Reference,www.hockey-reference.com/awards/hhof.html, April 13, 2015,

Devils Ring of Honor

During the 2016–17 season the Devils created a Devils Ring of Honor to honor players whose numbers were not retired and other team personnel.WEB, Kasan, Sam, Committee Established to Select Ring of Honorees,www.nhl.com/devils/news/committee-established-to-select-ring-of-honorees-feature-roh, NHL.com, November 22, 2023, November 21, 2023, John McMullen, owner of the Devils from 1982 to 2000, was the inaugural inductee and was inducted on January 6, 2017.WEB, Dr. John J. McMullen Named to Devils Ring of Honor,www.nhl.com/devils/news/dr-john-j-mcmullen-named-to-devils-ring-of-honor-285284754, NHL.com, November 22, 2023, January 3, 2017, Sergei Brylin was inducted on January 20, 2024, becoming the second inductee.WEB, Sergei Brylin Named Second Devils Ring of Honor Inductee,www.nhl.com/devils/news/brylin-roh-release, NHL.com, November 22, 2023, November 21, 2023, WEB, Detwiler, Christopher, Brylin inducted into Devils Ring of Honor in pregame ceremony,www.nhl.com/news/topic/short-shifts/sergei-brylin-new-jersey-devils-ring-of-honor-induction, NHL.com, January 28, 2024, January 20, 2024,

Team captains

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• Don Lever, 1982–1984
• Mel Bridgman, 1984–1987
• Kirk Muller, 1987–1991
• Bruce Driver, 1991–1992
• Scott Stevens, 1992–2004
• Scott Niedermayer, 2004
• Patrik Elias, 2006–2007
• Jamie Langenbrunner, 2007–2011
• Zach Parise, 2011–2012
• Bryce Salvador, 2013–2015
• Andy Greene, 2015–2020
• Nico Hischier, 2021–present

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General managers

This list does not include the former general managers of the Kansas City Scouts and Colorado Rockies.

• Bill MacMillan, 1982–1983
• Max McNab, 1983–1987
• Lou Lamoriello, 1987–2015
• Ray Shero, 2015–2020
• Tom Fitzgerald, 2020–present

Head coaches

This list does not include the former coaches of the Kansas City Scouts and Colorado Rockies.Source:WEB, New Jersey Devils 2013–14 Media Guide, New Jersey Devils, 2013,devils.nhl.com/v2/ext/PDF/2013-14_Devils_MediaGuide.pdf, 202, February 24, 2015, March 4, 2016,devils.nhl.com/v2/ext/PDF/2013-14_Devils_MediaGuide.pdf," title="web.archive.org/web/20160304105815devils.nhl.com/v2/ext/PDF/2013-14_Devils_MediaGuide.pdf,">web.archive.org/web/20160304105815devils.nhl.com/v2/ext/PDF/2013-14_Devils_MediaGuide.pdf, dead, {{div col}}

• Bill MacMillan, 1982–1983
• Tom McVie, 1983–1984
• Doug Carpenter, 1984–1988
• Jim Schoenfeld, 1988–1989
• John Cunniff, 1989–1991
• Tom McVie, 1991–1992
• Herb Brooks, 1992–1993
• Jacques Lemaire, 1993–1998
• Robbie Ftorek, 1998–2000
• Larry Robinson, 2000–20021
• Kevin Constantine, 2002
• Pat Burns, 2002–2005
• Larry Robinson, 2005
• Lou Lamoriello, 2005–2006
• Claude Julien, 2006–2007
• Lou Lamoriello, 20072
• Brent Sutter, 2007–2009
• Jacques Lemaire, 2009–2010
• John MacLean, 2010
• Jacques Lemaire, 2010–20113
• Peter DeBoer, 2011–2014
• Adam Oates andScott Stevens (co-head coaches), 2014–20154
• John Hynes, 2015–2019
• Alain Nasreddine, 2019–20205
• Lindy Ruff, 2020–2024
• Travis Green, 20246

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• 1 Robinson took over as interim head coach with eight games left in the 1999–2000 season after Ftorek was fired. After winning the Stanley Cup in 2000, he was hired as the permanent head coach.WEB, Canavan, Tom, Devils Fire Coach Robbie Ftorek,apnews.com/d38704627762c7c8c26b2762a0aa15bf, AP News, December 22, 2019, March 23, 2000,
• 2 Lamoriello took over as interim head coach after the firing Julien with only three games left in the 2006–07 season.WEB, Devils fire head coach Claude Julien with less than a week to go in season,thehockeynews.com/news/article/devils-fire-head-coach-claude-julien-with-less-than-a-week-to-go-in-season, TheHockeyNews, December 21, 2019, April 2, 2007,
• 3 Lemaire took over as interim head coach in the middle of the 2010–11 season after MacLean was fired.WEB, Hutchinson, Dave, Politi, Steve, Devils fire coach John MacLean,www.nj.com/devils/2010/12/devils_fire_coach_john_maclean.html, NJ.com, December 22, 2019, December 23, 2010,
• 4 Stevens and Oates took over as interim co-head coaches in the middle of the 2013–14 season after DeBoer was fired.WEB, Devils name Stevens, Oates to replace DeBoer,www.nhl.com/devils/news/devils-name-stevens-oates-to-replace-deboer/c-745751, NHL.com, December 22, 2019, December 27, 2014,
• 5 Nasreddine took over as interim head coach in the middle of the 2019–20 season after Hynes was fired.WEB, RELEASE: Devils Name Nasreddine Interim Head Coach,www.nhl.com/devils/news/release-devils-name-nasreddine-interim-head-coach/c-312109906, NHL.com, December 22, 2019, December 3, 2019,
• 6 Green took over as interim head coach in the middle of the 2023–24 season after Ruff was fired.WEB, Devils fire Ruff, name Green interim head coach,www.tsn.ca/nhl/new-jersey-devils-name-travis-green-interim-coach-following-firing-of-lindy-ruff-1.2084622, TSN, March 4, 2024, March 4, 2024,

First-round draft picks

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• 1982: Rocky Trottier (8th overall), and Ken Daneyko (18th overall)
• 1983: John MacLean (6th overall)
• 1984: Kirk Muller (2nd overall)
• 1985: Craig Wolanin (3rd overall)
• 1986: Neil Brady (3rd overall)
• 1987: Brendan Shanahan (2nd overall)
• 1988: Corey Foster (12th overall)
• 1989: Bill Guerin (5th overall), and Jason Miller (18th overall)
• 1990: Martin Brodeur (20th overall)
• 1991: Scott Niedermayer (3rd overall), and Brian Rolston (11th overall)
• 1992: Jason Smith (18th overall)
• 1993: Denis Pederson (13th overall)
• 1994: Vadim Sharifijanov (25th overall)
• 1995: Petr Sykora (18th overall)
• 1996: Lance Ward (10th overall)
• 1997: Jean-Francois Damphousse (24th overall)
• 1998: Mike Van Ryn (26th overall), and Scott Gomez (27th overall)
• 1999: Ari Ahonen (27th overall)
• 2000: David Hale (22nd overall)
• 2001: Adrian Foster (28th overall)
• 2003: Zach Parise (17th overall)
• 2004: Travis Zajac (20th overall)
• 2005: Niclas Bergfors (23rd overall)
• 2006: Matt Corrente (30th overall)
• 2008: Mattias Tedenby (24th overall)
• 2009: Jacob Josefson (20th overall)
• 2011: Adam Larsson (4th overall)
• 2012: Stefan Matteau (29th overall)
• 2014: John Quenneville (30th overall)
• 2015: Pavel Zacha (6th overall)
• 2016: Michael McLeod (12th overall)
• 2017: Nico Hischier (1st overall)
• 2018: Ty Smith (17th overall)
• 2019: Jack Hughes (1st overall)
• 2020: Alexander Holtz (7th overall), Dawson Mercer (18th overall), and Shakir Mukhamadullin (20th overall)
• 2021: Luke Hughes (4th overall), and Chase Stillman (29th overall)
• 2022: Simon Nemec (2nd overall)

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Franchise records

Scoring leaders

These are the top-ten point-scorers in franchise history (Kansas City, Colorado and New Jersey).WEB, Regular Season – All Skaters – Career for Franchise – Career Points – NHL.com – Stats,www.nhl.com/stats/skaters?reportType=allTime&seasonFrom=19171918&seasonTo=20232024&gameType=2&playerPlayedFor=franchise.23&sort=points,goals,assists&page=0&pageSize=50, National Hockey League, April 19, 2024, Figures are updated after each completed NHL regular season.

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File:Scott Gomez - New Jersey Devils.jpg|thumb|upright|Recording 484 points with the Devils, alt=Close up image of an ice hockey player during a game.Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; P/G = Points per game{{col-begin|width=auto}}{{col-break}}{| class=“wikitable” style="text-align:center;”Points! style="text-align:left;“|Player || Pos || GP || G || A || Pts || P/GPatrik Eliáš >1,025 >| .83John MacLean (ice hockey) >701 >| .75Travis Zajac C 1,024 202 348 550 .54Kirk Muller LW 556 185 335 520 .94Scott Gomez C 606 123 361 484 .80Scott Niedermayer D 892 112 364 476 .53Bobby Holík >472 >| .60Aaron Broten C 641 162 307 469 .73Scott Stevens D 956 93 337 430 .45Zach Parise LW 502 194 216 410 .82{{col-break|gap=1em}}{| class=“wikitable” style="text-align:center;”Goals! style="text-align:left;“|Player || Pos || GPatrik Eliáš >| 408John MacLean (ice hockey) >| 347Bobby Holík >| 202Travis Zajac C 202Zach Parise RW 194Kirk Muller LW 185Pat Verbeek RW 170Petr Sýkora >| 166Aaron Broten C 162Wilf Paiement RW 153{{col-break|gap=1em}}{| class=“wikitable” style="text-align:center;”Assists! style="text-align:left;“|Player || Pos || APatrik Eliáš >| 617Scott Niedermayer D 364Scott Gomez C 361John MacLean (ice hockey) >| 354Travis Zajac C 348Scott Stevens D 337Kirk Muller LW 335Bruce Driver D 316Aaron Broten C 307Bobby Holík >| 270{{col-end}}

Career recordsWEB, Hockey Reference: New Jersey Devils Career Leaders, Sports Reference LLC, 2018,www.hockey-reference.com/teams/NJD/leaders_career.html, January 3, 2018,

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• Most games played: Ken Daneyko, 1,283
• Most goals: Patrik Elias, 408
• Most assists: Patrik Elias, 617
• Most points: Patrik Elias, 1,025
• Most penalty minutes: Ken Daneyko, 2,516
• Most wins: Martin Brodeur, 688

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Regular season recordsWEB, New Jersey Devils 2013–14 Media Guide, New Jersey Devils, 2013,devils.nhl.com/v2/ext/PDF/2013-14_Devils_MediaGuide.pdf, 201, February 23, 2015, March 4, 2016,devils.nhl.com/v2/ext/PDF/2013-14_Devils_MediaGuide.pdf," title="web.archive.org/web/20160304105815devils.nhl.com/v2/ext/PDF/2013-14_Devils_MediaGuide.pdf,">web.archive.org/web/20160304105815devils.nhl.com/v2/ext/PDF/2013-14_Devils_MediaGuide.pdf, dead,

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• Most goals in a season: Brian Gionta, 48 (2005–06)
• Most assists in a season: Scott Stevens, 60 (1993–94)
• Most points in a season: Jack Hughes, 99 (43 G, 56 A) (2022–23)
• Most penalty minutes in a season: Krzysztof Oliwa, 295 (1997–98)
• Most wins in a season: Martin Brodeur, 48 (2006–07)
• Most power play goals in a season: Brian Gionta, 24 (2005–06)

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Playoff recordsWEB, New Jersey Devils 2013–14 Media Guide, New Jersey Devils, 2013,devils.nhl.com/v2/ext/PDF/2013-14_Devils_MediaGuide.pdf, 311–313, February 23, 2015, March 4, 2016,devils.nhl.com/v2/ext/PDF/2013-14_Devils_MediaGuide.pdf," title="web.archive.org/web/20160304105815devils.nhl.com/v2/ext/PDF/2013-14_Devils_MediaGuide.pdf,">web.archive.org/web/20160304105815devils.nhl.com/v2/ext/PDF/2013-14_Devils_MediaGuide.pdf, dead,

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• Most goals in a playoff season: Claude Lemieux, 13 (1995)
• Most goals by a defenseman in a playoff season: Brian Rafalski, 7 (2001)
• Most assists in a playoff season: Scott Niedermayer, 16 (2003)
• Most points in a single playoff game: Patrik Sundstrom, 8 (3 G, 5 A) (April 22, 1988) (also the NHL record)
• Most points in a playoff season: Patrik Elias, 23 (9 G, 14 A) (2001)
• Most points by a defenseman in a playoff season: Brian Rafalski and Scott Niedermayer, 18 (2001, 2003)
• Most penalty minutes in a playoff season: Perry Anderson, 113 (1988)

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Team recordsWEB, New Jersey Devils 2013–14 Media Guide, New Jersey Devils, 2013,devils.nhl.com/v2/ext/PDF/2013-14_Devils_MediaGuide.pdf, 198, February 23, 2015, March 4, 2016,devils.nhl.com/v2/ext/PDF/2013-14_Devils_MediaGuide.pdf," title="web.archive.org/web/20160304105815devils.nhl.com/v2/ext/PDF/2013-14_Devils_MediaGuide.pdf,">web.archive.org/web/20160304105815devils.nhl.com/v2/ext/PDF/2013-14_Devils_MediaGuide.pdf, dead,

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• Most consecutive wins in a season: 13 (2000–01) (2022–23)
• Most points in a season: 112 (2022–23)
• Most wins in a season: 52 (2022–23)
• Longest season-ending win streak: 11 (2005–06)

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Affiliate teams

American Hockey League

The Maine Mariners were the Devils’ first American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, from 1982 to 1987. The team moved in 1987 and became the Utica Devils, serving as New Jersey’s affiliate until 1993. The Albany River Rats became their affiliate from 1993 to 2006. In 2006, the Devils bought the Lowell Lock Monsters and renamed them the Lowell Devils,WEB, Devils to buy AHL team, relocate minor-league affiliate, ESPN, Associated Press, March 24, 2006,sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2382536, January 23, 2015, which moved in 2010 to become the Albany Devils.WEB, Devils shift AHL operations to Albany, New Jersey Devils, June 10, 2010,devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=531414, January 23, 2015, The Albany Devils moved after the 2016–17 season and became the Binghamton Devils.WEB, Devils moving affiliate to Binghamton in 2017-18,theahl.com/devils-moving-affiliate-to-binghamton-in-2017-18, theAHL.com, May 29, 2017, January 31, 2017, In May 2021, it was announced that the Binghamton Devils would be moved to Utica in the 2021–22 season to become the Utica Comets.WEB, Menner, Nicole, NJ Devils inform Binghamton ownership AHL team will be relocated,wbng.com/2021/04/17/nj-devils-inform-binghamton-ownership-ahl-team-will-be-relocated/, WBNG, April 17, 2021, WEB, Board of Governors Approves Franchise Relocations,theahl.com/board-of-governors-approves-franchise-relocations, AHL, May 6, 2021,

ECHL

In 2006, the Devils purchased the ECHL franchise Trenton Titans, which was then renamed the Trenton Devils. Following four seasons of on-ice struggles and financial losses, the Devils suspended operations of the Trenton franchise in 2011.WEB, Abdur-Rahman, Sulaiman, ECHL’s Trenton Devils suspend operations, The Trentonian, July 6, 2011,www.trentonian.com/articles/2011/07/06/sports/doc4e14ca3a86873929944249.txt?viewmode=fullstory, July 7, 2011, On August 8, 2017, the Devils announced a one-year affiliation with the Adirondack Thunder for the 2017–18 season, after having an “informal working arrangement” for the past two seasons.WEB, Adirondack Thunder enter affiliation agreement with New Jersey Devils,www.nhl.com/devils/news/adirondack-thunder-enter-affiliation-agreement-with-new-jersey-devils/c-290618726, National Hockey League, August 10, 2017, August 8, 2017,

Television and radio

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• Bill Spaulding – play-by-playWEB, Bill Spaulding Named MSG Networks Devils Play-by-Play Announcer {{!, RELEASE |url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/bill-spaulding-named-msg-networks-devils-play-by-play-announcer--release/c-335248360|publisher=New Jersey Devils|date=August 11, 2022}}
• Ken Daneyko – color commentator
• Bryce Salvador – color commentator and studio analystWEB, Vest, Dave, MacLean Returns to Coaching with Coyotes,www.nhl.com/coyotes/news/maclean-returns-to-coaching-with-coyotes/c-290513726, National Hockey League, August 11, 2017, July 27, 2017,
• Erika Wachter – TV hostWEB,devils.nhl.com/ext/PDF/njdtv2007.pdf, FSNY Announced New Jersey Devils 2007–2008 Telecast Schedule, New Jersey Devils, March 1, 2015,devils.nhl.com/ext/PDF/njdtv2007.pdf," title="web.archive.org/web/20150402144937devils.nhl.com/ext/PDF/njdtv2007.pdf,">web.archive.org/web/20150402144937devils.nhl.com/ext/PDF/njdtv2007.pdf, April 2, 2015, dead,

{{div col end}}Radio: Audacy (formerly Radio.com), WFAN (selected games)NEWS,www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/180532/wfan-new-york-new-jersey-devils-new-york-islanders, WFAN/New York, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders Ink Deals To Stream Games Via Radio.com, All Access, October 4, 2018,

• Matt Loughlin – play-by-play
• Chico Resch – color commentatorWEB, Ryan, Chris, Devils name Chico Resch new radio analyst,www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2017/10/devils_name_chico_resch_new_radio_analyst.html, The Star-Ledger, October 5, 2017, October 5, 2017,

References

General

• BOOK, Laroche, Stephen, Changing the Game: A History of NHL Expansion, ECW Press, 2014, 9781770905788,
• BOOK, Maguire, Liam, Next Goal Wins!: The Ultimate NHL Historian’s One-of-a-Kind Collection of Hockey Trivia, Random House of Canada, 2012, 9780307363411,
• BOOK, Swayne, Linda E., Dodds, Mark, Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing, SAGE Publications, 2011, 9781452266480,

Footnotes

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External links

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• {{Official websitewww.nhl.com/devils}}

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