James Nichols
The New Jersey Devils‘ alternate black jersey—better known as the Jersey Jersey—is officially retired.
They’ll have a new uniform next season as part of a league-wide initiative that’s coming. Early indications are that one will also be black, but that could certainly still change. It will be interesting to see what Fanatics cooks up.
In the links, how the Devils sent the Jersey Jersey out with a bang. Plus, Brendan Shanahan’s potential fit in New Jersey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils said bye-bye to the Jersey Jersey last night, sending out their black alternative uniform with a win against the Ottawa Senators amid their home finale for the 2025-26 season.
📺 Devils Rink Report: The Devils’ stance on management is still unclear. We know they have interest in a few candidates. Brendan Shanahan is one of them. Is he the right fit, however? Greg Wyshinki sat down with me on the latest epsiode of Devils Rink Report to break it down.
Full episode here 👇🏼
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Forever Blueshirts: Jamie Benn laid a HARD check on New York Rangers defensemn Vladislov Gavrikov over the weekend. Here’s why J.T. Miller didn’t hesitate to drop the gloves with him.
Colorado Hockey Now: That’s got to be a nasty injury if the head coach is going to miss the remainder of the road trip. Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar was struck in the face with a puck, taking him out of commission for a little while.
Florida Hockey Now: Has Sergei Bobrovsky played his final game with the Cats?
The Athletic ($): I thought this was really interesting stuff by Pierre LeBrun. Obvisouly the Florida Panthers—winners of the last two Stanley Cups—won’t make the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. So, who do they think could be next to lift Lord Stanley?
NYI Hockey Now: It truly seemed like Matthew Schaefer and the New York Islanders had a playoff spot on lock for the majority of the season. However, they were officially eliminated from the playoffs last night after a poor month of hockey and a coaching change.
Philly Hockey Now: One of the teams that potentially stole a spot from the Isles? The Philadelphia Flyers. Here’s how they get into the playoffs tonight.
