In: Maxim Tsyplakov, Nick Bjugstad Out: Ondřej Palát, 2026 third-round pick, 2027 sixth-round pick, Thomas Bordeleau, 2026 fourth-round pick, Luke Glendening (waivers to Philadelphia) Grade: D+

This may have been as quiet of a trade deadline day as possible, but it was not just the Devils. We all knew coming into today that the New Jersey Devils were not in position to be “buyers.” They are well out of a playoff spot.

Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic leaves no doubt about his future as the NHL trade deadline draws near.

Recent Devils trade acquisition Maxim Tsyplakov is on NHL waivers, and Blues forward Mathieu Joseph will have his contract terminated.

New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe wasn't going to let the uncertainty of the NHL's trade deadline alter his plans for the team's workout on Friday morning.

The Devils have distinct dream and nightmare scenarios for the NHL trade deadline, and it centers around defenseman Dougie Hamilton.

Nick Bjugstad first suited up with the Devils on Feb. 5 — four whole games ago. He might suit up in his last game as a Devil this week. Uh, what? Yes, according to The Athletic’s Chris Johnston, the 33-year-old Bjugstad — whom the Devils acquired from the Blues last month in exchange for Thomas Bordeleau and a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft — will “likely be on the move

📺 Devils Rink Report: We’re three days away from the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. With Tom Fitzgerald’s job hanging in the balance, who is in charge of the roster? NHL Insider David Pagnotta joined me on the latest Devils Rink Report to discuss.