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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.

Devils Should Upgrade at Forward, Even if it Means Sacrificing MacDermid
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The New Jersey Devils signed Kurtis MacDermid to a three-year, $3.45 million contract extension on May 17, 2024. The early season evaluation of him has been mixed: he’s been a tough, physical presence while also struggling to impact the game otherwise. Surface Numbers It’s clear what purpose MacDermid serves for the Devils: he’s an enforcer who will stick up for his teammates when they need it. Many players have spoken glowingly about what he does to protect them. That’s all well and good, but results-wise, he’s brought almost nothing to the table. MacDermid has just 11 goals in 275 career NHL games, to go along with…

Devils Recall Nolan Foote and Shane Bowers
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The New Jersey Devils have recalled Nolan Foote and Shane Bowers from the Utica Comets. Justin Dowling will also return to the lineup, after being loaned to the American Hockey League (AHL) on Sunday. All three forwards will seek a role on the Devils’ fourth line, as the team prepares to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. The Devils have a 12-7-2 record, but their fourth line has been a major weakness in recent games. Injuries to both Curtis Lazar and Nathan Bastian have negatively impacted the team.  Their current fourth line, composed of Kurtis MacDermid, Dowling, and Tomas Tatar,…

Lightning Stifle Devils in 4-0 Shutout
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The New Jersey Devils headed to Amalie Arena to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in what was the Devils’ third straight contest in the state of Florida. This time, it didn’t go as well as the first two, getting blanked 4-0. The first period started pretty slow with sprinkled chances going both ways. After around the 10-minute mark, the Devils flattened out and Tampa Bay took advantage with a Nick Paul goal. Jacob Markstrom did enough to keep them afloat, though, especially in the dying minutes with a couple of high-danger stops. In the second, the Lightning continued to turn…

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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?

Sheldon Keefe is the current head coach for the New Jersey Devils.