1-year, $850,000 contract with the New Jersey Devils. Expires 2026 (RFA).
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2025-03-15T03:59:00.000Z
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Bjugstad (upper-body) has been activated from the IR but will remain out on Friday in Seattle.
Bjugstad has not played since March 1st and will remain out of the lineup on Friday despite being activated from Injured Reserve. The 32-year-old Bjugstad is averaging 12:39 time-on-ice and has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 53 games this season.
The Devils have signed Xavier Parent to a one-year, entry-level contract.
Parent's contract doesn't start until the 2025-26 season, so the 23-year-old will remain with Utica (AHL) for the 2024-25 season. The undrafted free agent has scored 11 goals with 15 assists (26 points) in 44 games in his second full season with Utica.
Goalie Start
Allen will start against the Oilers on Thursday.
The Devils are coming off an important 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets but will switch to Allen between the pipes on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Allen was excellent against the Oilers in a matchup earlier this season, recording a 31-save shutout in a 3-0 victory. The Devils enter Thursday's contest as +128 home underdogs against an Oilers squad coming off a disappointing 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Goalie Start
Allen was the first goalie off the ice at New Jersey's morning skate.
The Devils are coming off an important 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets but will likely switch to Allen between the pipes on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Allen was excellent against the Oilers in a matchup earlier this season, recording a 31-save shutout in a 3-0 victory. The Devils enter Thursday's contest as +128 home underdogs against an Oilers squad coming off a disappointing 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Hamilton (lower-body) will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 regular season.
Already without their leading offensive forward, Jack Hughes, for the remainder of the season, the Devils took another blow on Thursday, revealing that Hamilton will also be sidelined for the rest of the 2024-25 campaign. Hamilton had 40 points (9G / 31A) in 63 games, including 15 points on the powerplay. Luke Hughes has stepped in as their quarterback on the Devils' top powerplay unit in Hamilton's absence.
Goalie Start
Rittich will start vs. Vegas on Sunday.
Bjugstad (upper body) practiced on Sunday but remains day-to-day.
Line Change
Glass will make his New Jersey debut on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Allen will start vs. Philadelphia on Sunday.
The Devils have assigned Seamus Casey to Utica (AHL).
5-year, $20,000,000 contract with the New Jersey Devils. Full NTC Yrs 1-2; then 10 team no trade list Yrs 3-5. Expires 2030 (UFA).
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Siegenthaler will miss the remainder of the regular season with a lower-body injury.
Siegenthaler has been out since February 4th due to a lower-body injury and underwent a procedure during the Four Nations break. The 27-year-old Swiss defender had been enjoying a decent 2024-25 campaign before his injury with two goals, nine points, 44 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus.
Hamilton (lower-body) is expected to be out for an extended period.
Hamilton was limited to only 5:15 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars, exiting the contest in the first period due to a lower-body injury. Hamilton has 40 points (9G / 31A) in 63 games, including 15 points on the powerplay. Luke Hughes will likely take Hamilton's spot on New Jersey's top powerplay unit.
The Devils have acquired Marc McLaughlin from the Bruins for Daniil Misyul.
McLaughlin is an undrafted 25-year-old forward with 25 games of NHL experience, including a career-high 12 contests with Boston this season. He has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, tallying 14 points (5G / 9A) in 34 contests with the Providence Bruins (AHL).
The Devils have acquired Cody Glass and Jonathan Gruden from the Penguins for Chase Stillman, Max Graham, and a 2027 3rd Round Pick.
Glass was the sixth-overall pick of the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. The 25-year-old has played 238 career games, including scoring 15 points (4G / 11A) in 51 games with the Penguins this season.
The Devils acquired Cody Glass from the Penguins.
Glass was the sixth-overall pick of the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. The 25-year-old has played 238 career games, including scoring 15 points (4G / 11A) in 51 games with the Penguins this season.
New Jersey has signed Johnathan Kovacevic to a five-year, $20 million contract extension ($4 million AAV).
Kovacevic has been a staple on New Jersey's blue line this season and earned himself a five-year, $20 million contract extension. The 27-year-old defenseman has 14 points (1G / 13A), 81 blocks, and 83 hits in 63 games this season.
Hamilton (lower-body) is out on Friday vs. Winnipeg and without a timeline to return.
Hamilton was limited to only 5:15 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars, exiting the contest in the first period due to a lower-body injury, and will not play on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. Hamilton has 40 points (9G / 31A) in 63 games, including 15 points on the powerplay. Luke Hughes will likely take Hamilton's spot on New Jersey's top powerplay unit.
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2025-03-07T16:54:33.011Z
Bjugstad (upper-body) was placed on injured reserve on Thursday.
Bjugstad was originally said to be missing from practice due to an illness, so it's unclear whether or not this is actually a new injury. The team added he is considered day-to-day, so he is not expected to be out long-term.