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Devils in the Details – 10/26/26: Chess Move Edition

Here are your links for today: Devils Links In case, somehow, you missed it: Intro presser: On the Hellebuyck acquisition: “The fit seems obvious. New Jersey has been one of the NHL’s best defensive teams this season by every metric…

By Nate Pilling · All About The Jersey

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

Key Things to Know

The roundup highlights New Jersey Devils links, focusing on the acquisition of goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.
The Athletic suggests general manager Sunny Mehta's acquisition of Hellebuyck represents a major strategic chess move.
Arseny Gritsyuk extended his goal streak to five games in a 3-1 Devils win over the Kings.

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All About The Jersey rounds up recent New Jersey Devils and NHL news, focusing on the team's acquisition of goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Reports highlight Hellebuyck's consistency as a significant upgrade for general manager Sunny Mehta's squad, potentially serving as a strategic move toward reuniting the Hughes brothers while addressing New Jersey's early-season goaltending struggles.

In additional team updates, forward Arseny Gritsyuk extended his goal streak to five games during the Devils' 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. League-wide notes also report a one-year deal for Alexander Nikishin and an increase in NHL fights across the first 120 games.

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