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The New Jersey Devils began its life as the Kansas City Scouts, which started playing in 1974-75. After two seasons in Kansas City, the franchise relocated to Denver and became the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies struggled and only made the postseason one time before once again relocating, this time to New Jersey where they remain today. The team has been much more successful in New Jersey and has made the playoffs 23 times since moving. Those postseason appearances include three Stanley Cups, all of which were won in a period of nine seasons—1995, 2000, and 2003. This period was headlined by elite goaltending from Martin Brodeur and the neutral zone trap, a strategy that became synonymous with the Devils. Along with those three Stanley Cups, the Devils reached the Stanley Cup Final on two more occasions—2001 and 2012.

5 Lessons the Devils Can Learn From 2024 Playoff Teams
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All professional sports leagues are full of copycats. Once a team finds an innovation that works, other teams immediately begin trying to replicate and improve on the concept. The teams that adapt most quickly are often the teams that win the most consistently. This season, the New Jersey Devils’ failure to adapt and innovate in the face of clear opponent adjustments amid significant injuries cost them an opportunity to return to the playoffs. Here is a look at what lesson the Devils can take from the playoff teams when looking to evolve to make a run next season. Hire a…

New Jersey Devils 2024 Free Agent Forwards
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Coming off of a wildly-successful 2022-23 campaign, last summer’s offseason was set up as one where the New Jersey Devils’ key priorities were to lock up wingers Jesper Bratt and Timo Meier long term. They also had several decisions to make on their own pending unrestricted free agents (UFAs), but it was clear most would not be returning. This season, the crop of pending UFAs is also extensive. Still, the difference is that the bigger-ticket free agents were jettisoned at the trade deadline, leaving behind a cadre of role players with a shrinking amount of cap space to allow for…

Jesper Bratt Has Evolved Into a True Professional for the Devils
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On June 15, 2023, the New Jersey Devils inked Jesper Bratt to an eight-year, $63 million contract extension. As with any major deal, there was some question amongst the fanbase as to how his play would follow it up. Now that the season has come to an end, it’s safe to say he lived up to initial expectations. He reached the point-per-game threshold for the first time in his career, notching 83 points (27 goals, 56 assists). That mark led the team by nine (Jack Hughes, 74). He also was one of only five Devils to suit up for all…

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What year were the New Jersey Devils founded?

The New Jersey Devils began its life as the Kansas City Scouts, which started playing in 1974-75.

When did the New Jersey Devils play their first game?

The Devils’ first game (played as the Kansas City Scouts) was a 6-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 9, 1974.

Who is the current head coach of the New Jersey Devils?

Lindy Ruff is the current head coach for the New Jersey Devils.