Devils Rebuild with Cup Ambitions | NHL News

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

The New Jersey Devils are firing on all cylinders this offseason, led by new GM Sunny Mehta, who’s bringing a championship pedigree and a bold vision to rebuild the roster with size, scoring, and grit. Captain Nico Hischier is locked in for a Cup run, while big-name additions like Anthony Mantha, Evan Rodrigues, and Jesper Boqvist inject firepower and toughness. Trade moves include sending Jacob Markstrom away and acquiring draft picks via the Simon Nemec deal — leaving net depth uncertain with Allen, Daws, and Rittich vying for starts. Luke Hughes is expected back strong for camp, and…