27-4-2019 NJ Auston Matthews praises Zack Malik
New Jersey Devils head coach NJ Auston Matthews has praised young defenseman Zack Malik in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Zack Malik has played 55 games with HC Vitkovice this season, collecting 7+16=23 with 26 PIM.
27-4-2019 NJ Auston Matthews praises Josh Williams
New Jersey Devils head coach NJ Auston Matthews has praised young right wing Josh Williams in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Josh Williams has played 75 games with Medicine Hat Tigers this season, collecting 61+20=81 with 120 PIM.
25-4-2019 NHL nominates players for NHL Awards
The NHL has released the annual list of award nominees. For each category in which the winner is voted, there are three nominees. The annual NHL Awards Ceremony is held right after the Stanley Cup Finals.

Here are the candidates for season 2018-19:

Jack Adams Award
1. CGY Head Coach, Calgary Flames
2. PHI Fred Shero, Philadelphia Flyers
3. TOR Head Coach, Toronto Maple Leafs
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success

Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Nick Merkley, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Michael McLeod, Tampa Bay Lightning
3. Michael Dal Colle, New York Rangers
Annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League

Hart Memorial Trophy
1. Jamie Benn, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
3. Connor McDavid, Dallas Stars
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
2. William Karlsson, St. Louis Blues
3. Jonathan Drouin, Montreal Canadiens
Annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability

James Norris Memorial Trophy
1. Jake Muzzin, Los Angeles Kings
2. Torey Krug, New Jersey Devils
3. Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets
Annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position

Frank J. Selke Trophy
1. Logan Shaw, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Sonny Milano, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Milan Lucic, Edmonton Oilers
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
18-4-2019 New Jersey Devils players selected to World Championships
World Championships in icehockey are about to start. The following players from New Jersey Devils have been selected to represent their countries:

-Sami Vatanen (FIN)
-Riley Tufte (USA)
-Tomas Tatar (SVK)
-James Reimer (CAN)
-Zach Parisé (USA)
-Christoph Bertschy (SUI)
-Vojtech Mozik (CZE)
-Nico Hischier (SUI)
-Blake Speers (CAN)
-Artur Gavrus (BLR)
-Teemu Pulkkinen (FIN)
-Tyson Baillie (CAN)

Altough invited to the team, the following players refused to participate due to miscellaneous reasons:
-Torey Krug(USA)
-Mikael Backlund(SWE)
-Matt Duchene(CAN)
-Mats Zuccarello(NOR)
-Dmitrii Sergeev(RUS)
-Jason Zucker(USA)
-Steven Santini(USA)
-Auston Matthews(USA)
-Josh Jacobs(USA)
-Michael Spacek(CZE)
-Jonathan Marchessault(CAN)
-Reid Duke(CAN)
-Mattias Samuelsson(USA)
-Dan Hamhuis(CAN)
9-4-2019 NJ Auston Matthews praises Griffin Mendel
New Jersey Devils head coach NJ Auston Matthews has praised young defenseman Griffin Mendel in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Griffin Mendel has played 25 games with Denver this season, collecting 4+6=10 with 17 PIM.
9-4-2019 Reid Duke resumes full training.
Binghamton Devils center Reid Duke has resumed full training after his groin injury.
8-4-2019 Joe Thornton resumes full training.
Binghamton Devils center Joe Thornton has resumed full training after his injury.
7-4-2019 Jonathan Marchessault reaches career high !
Jonathan Marchessault marked a new career high in points with 52 after scoring in tonights game against Florida Panthers on a feed by Auston Matthews. I just want to thank all the people that have supported me throughout my career. I couldn't have done this without them, was the comment released to the press after the game.

A native of Canada, Jonathan Marchessault, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 287 NHL games during his career, notching 84 goals and adding 81 assists along with 131 penalty minutes. The 28 year old right wing has played 81 games with the New Jersey Devils this season, totalling 26+26=52 with 30 PIM.
7-4-2019 Joe Thornton injured.
Joe Thornton of Binghamton Devils suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the Springfield Thunderbirds. He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days . Sometimes you just have bad luck and get knocked around, he said after the game in the dressing room.
6-4-2019 Team captain meets with Matt Duchene
Following the team's recent 5-1 loss at Washington Capitals on 5-4-2019, New Jersey Devils captain Auston Matthews and Matt Duchene did not leave the dressing room for some time. I think it was time to get some things out of the way, said Auston Matthews
6-4-2019 Tomas Tatar speaks up.
Tomas Tatar is disappointed in the team tactics after averaging 8 minutes in the last five games. He wants more icetime.
5-4-2019 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

Torey Krug has played 10 games without a goal. Matt Duchene has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Tomas Tatar has lost his sights and is now 11 games without a goal. Zach Parisé is down on his game pulling a 14 game streak without registering a single point. Jason Zucker has lost his sights and is now 11 games without a goal. Mats Zuccarello has lost his sights and is now 12 games without a goal. Brayden Schenn has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Patrick Marleau has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Jonathan Marchessault is looking out of place on the ice despite notching 2 points last week. Teemu Pulkkinen has been a healthy scratch in his last five games.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.
5-4-2019 Fabian Zetterlund resumes full training.
Binghamton Devils left wing Fabian Zetterlund has resumed full training after his injury.
5-4-2019 Fabian Zetterlund injured.
Fabian Zetterlund of Binghamton Devils suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the Hershey Bears. He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days . It is just a minor bump, the injured player commented.
4-4-2019 Reid Duke resumes light training.
Binghamton Devils center Reid Duke has resumed light training after his groin injury and is listed day to day.
2-4-2019 Team captain meets with Mats Zuccarello
Team captain Auston Matthews called a short meeting with Mats Zuccarello after practice today to discuss some issues that have affected his play. I have to take the brunt of this, said Mats Zuccarello as he left the ice. My play has not been up to snuff and if I'm not contributing more, I have to work harder.
1-4-2019 Kevin Rooney injured.
Kevin Rooney of Binghamton Devils suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the Cleveland Monsters. He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days . If it was up to me I would have finished the game, but they want to be careful about this kind of injury, were his words after the game.
1-4-2019 Reid Duke injured.
Reid Duke of Binghamton Devils suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the Cleveland Monsters. He is expected to be sidelined for about a week . Sometimes you have to take a hit like that for the team, he said as the trainers examined him.
1-4-2019 Player of the month: Auston Matthews (C)
NHL has awarded Auston Matthews (C) of New Jersey Devils as Player Of The Month He registered 10 goals and 10 assists for 20 points in 15 games last month. He also had 4 game winning goals.

A native of USA, Auston Matthews was originally drafted to the NHL by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1st round of the 2016 entry draft. He has appeared in 242 NHL games during his career, notching 103 goals and adding 102 assists along with 67 penalty minutes. The 21 year old center has played 78 games with the New Jersey Devils this season, totalling 34+39=73 with 24 PIM.
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