Devils president of hockey operations and general manager Tom Fitzgerald sat down with The Athletic on Wednesday after his team arrived in Toronto ahead of a game with the Maple Leafs, and there was no hesitation when he was asked what’s led to his team’s comeback season.

With the March 7 deadline approaching, keep an eye on these names to get bubbled up in trade rumors -- because they could be moved in a blockbuster.

The New Jersey Devils are looking to add depth to their roster before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. New Jersey is back in playoff contention after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. However, the Devils know their roster is not complete.

Impact of Kings Top Defenseman Returning In the interview, Prokop mentioned David Jiricek, who expressed dissatisfaction while playing in the AHL for Columbus before being traded. He asked Nemec if he shared similar thoughts about desiring a move from New Jersey.

New Jersey Devils prospect Simon Nemec, drafted second overall in the 2022 NHL Draft, has aired his frustration that the organization is repeatedly holding him back in the AHL when he shouldn’t be in the minors.

There has been confirmation from Jimmy Murphy at RG.org that the New Jersey Devils are beginning discussions to extend former Canadiens defender, Johnathan Kovacevic.

New Jersey looks to get back on track against the Philadelphia Flyers in a matinee game. Saturday's game is the first of two Next Generation Weekend games presented by RWJBarnabas Health. You can watch on MSGSN or listen on the Devils Hockey Network.

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