2023–24 New Jersey Devils season

The 2023–24 New Jersey Devils season is the 50th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 11, 1974, and 42nd season since the franchise relocated from Colorado prior to the 1982–83 NHL season.[1] The Devils are scheduled to participate in the 2024 NHL Stadium Series at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where they are set to host the Philadelphia Flyers on February 17, 2024.[2]

2023–24 New Jersey Devils
DivisionMetropolitan
ConferenceEastern
2023–24 record3–2–1
Home record1–2–1
Road record2–0–0
Goals for24
Goals against23
Team information
General managerTom Fitzgerald
CoachLindy Ruff
CaptainNico Hischier
Alternate captainsJack Hughes
Ondrej Palat
ArenaPrudential Center
Minor league affiliate(s)Utica Comets (AHL)
Adirondack Thunder (ECHL)
Team leaders
GoalsTyler Toffoli (6)
AssistsJack Hughes (13)
PointsJack Hughes (17)
Penalty minutesTimo Meier (8)
Plus/minusJack Hughes
Luke Hughes
Tyler Toffoli (+1)
WinsVitek Vanecek (2)
Goals against averageVitek Vanecek (3.10)

Standings

Divisional standings
Metropolitan Division
Pos Team GP W L OTL RW GF GA GD Pts
1 New York Rangers 6 4 2 0 4 18 13 +5 8
2 Philadelphia Flyers 6 3 2 1 3 18 16 +2 7
3 New Jersey Devils 6 3 2 1 2 24 23 +1 7
4 Columbus Blue Jackets 6 3 2 1 2 17 19 −2 7
5 Carolina Hurricanes 7 3 4 0 2 28 33 −5 6
6 New York Islanders 5 2 2 1 2 13 17 −4 5
7 Washington Capitals 6 2 3 1 1 13 23 −10 5
8 Pittsburgh Penguins 6 2 4 0 2 17 20 −3 4
Updated to game(s) played on October 25, 2023. Source: National Hockey League[3]
Rules for classification: 1) Fewer number of games played (GP, only during regular season); 2) Greater number of regulation wins (RW); 3) Greater number of wins in regulation and overtime, excluding shootout wins (ROW); 4) Greater number of total wins, including shootouts (W); 5) Greater number of points earned in head-to-head play; if teams played an uneven number of head-to-head games, the result of the first game on the home ice of the team with the extra home game is discarded; 6) Greater goal differential (GD); 7) Greater number of goals scored (GF)

Conference standings
Eastern Conference Wild Card
Pos Div Team GP W L OTL RW GF GA GD Pts
1 AT Tampa Bay Lightning 7 3 2 2 3 23 24 −1 8
2 ME Columbus Blue Jackets 6 3 2 1 2 17 19 −2 7
3 AT Montreal Canadiens 6 3 2 1 2 18 21 −3 7
4 AT Ottawa Senators 6 3 3 0 3 25 21 +4 6
5 AT Florida Panthers 6 3 3 0 3 17 18 −1 6
6 AT Buffalo Sabres 7 3 4 0 2 19 22 −3 6
7 ME Carolina Hurricanes 7 3 4 0 2 28 33 −5 6
8 ME New York Islanders 5 2 2 1 2 13 17 −4 5
9 ME Washington Capitals 6 2 3 1 1 13 23 −10 5
10 ME Pittsburgh Penguins 6 2 4 0 2 17 20 −3 4
Updated to game(s) played on October 25, 2023. Source: National Hockey League[4]
Rules for classification: 1) Fewer number of games played (GP, only during regular season); 2) Greater number of regulation wins (RW); 3) Greater number of wins in regulation and overtime, excluding shootout wins (ROW); 4) Greater number of total wins, including shootouts (W); 5) Greater number of points earned in head-to-head play; if teams played an uneven number of head-to-head games, the result of the first game on the home ice of the team with the extra home game is discarded; 6) Greater goal differential (GD); 7) Greater number of goals scored (GF)

Schedule and results

Preseason

The preseason schedule was published on June 22, 2023.[5]

Regular season

The regular season schedule was published on June 27, 2023.[13]

2023–24 game log
October: 3–2–1 (home: 1–2–1; road: 2–0–0)
#DateVisitorScoreHomeOTDecisionAttendanceRecordPtsRecap
1October 12Detroit3–4New JerseyVanecek16,5141–0–02[14]
2October 13Arizona4–3New JerseySOSchmid16,5141–0–13[15]
3October 16Florida4–3New JerseyVanecek15,0231–1–13[16]
4October 20New Jersey5–4NY IslandersOTSchmid17,2552–1–15[17]
5October 24New Jersey5–2MontrealVanecek21,1053–1–17[18]
6October 25Washington6–4New JerseyVanecek16,1173–2–17[19]
7October 27Buffalo–New Jersey
8October 29Minnesota–New Jersey

Legend:   Win (2 points)   Loss (0 points)   Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)

Player statistics

As of October 20, 2023[20]

Skaters
Regular season[21]
Player GP G A Pts +/− PIM
Jack Hughes44610–24
Jesper Bratt4358+12
Dougie Hamilton4325–22
Erik Haula3213+14
Tyler Toffoli4123–30
Jonas Siegenthaler4033–14
John Marino4022–14
Timo Meier4022–38
Ondrej Palat4022–22
Luke Hughes410102
Michael McLeod4101–22
Alexander Holtz401100
Dawson Mercer4000–10
Kevin Bahl4000–10
Nico Hischier4000+12
Nathan Bastian3000–10
Tomas Nosek200000
Curtis Lazar2000–12
Chris Tierney100000
Brendan Smith4000–22

Goaltenders
Regular season[22]
Player GP GS TOI W L OT GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Akira Schmid22127:1910173.3065.8920010
Vitek Vanecek22115:5811073.6265.8920000
  • † Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Devils. Stats reflect time with the Devils only.
  • ‡ Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Devils only.
  • Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Roster

Updated October 23, 2023[23][24]

No. Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace
88 Canada Kevin Bahl D L 23 2019 New Westminster, British Columbia
14 Canada Nathan Bastian RW R 25 2021 Kitchener, Ontario
63 Sweden Jesper Bratt LW L 25 2017 Stockholm, Sweden
50 Canada Nico Daws Injured Reserve G L 21 2020 Munich, Germany
52 Canada Cal Foote D R 24 2023 Englewood, Colorado
25 Canada Nolan Foote Injured Reserve LW L 22 2020 Englewood, Colorado
48 United States Brian Halonen Injured Reserve LW R 24 2022 Delano, Minnesota
7 Canada Dougie Hamilton D R 30 2021 Toronto, Ontario
56 Finland Erik Haula LW L 32 2022 Pori, Finland
13 Switzerland Nico Hischier (C) C L 24 2017 Brig, Switzerland
10 Sweden Alexander Holtz F L 21 2020 Saltsjö-Boo, Sweden
86 United States Jack Hughes (A) C L 22 2019 Orlando, Florida
43 United States Luke Hughes D L 20 2021 Manchester, New Hampshire
42 Canada Curtis Lazar C R 28 2023 Salmon Arm, British Columbia
6 United States John Marino D R 26 2022 Easton, Massachusetts
20 Canada Michael McLeod C R 25 2016 Mississauga, Ontario
28 Switzerland Timo Meier LW L 27 2023 Herisau, Switzerland
91 Canada Dawson Mercer C R 21 2020 Bay Roberts, Newfoundland
24 Canada Colin Miller D R 30 2023 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
92 Czech Republic Tomas Nosek Injured Reserve C L 31 2023 Pardubice, Czechoslovakia
18 Czech Republic Ondrej Palat (A) LW L 32 2022 Frýdek-Místek, Czechoslovakia
40 Switzerland Akira Schmid G L 23 2018 Bern, Switzerland
71 Switzerland Jonas Siegenthaler D L 26 2021 Zürich, Switzerland
2 Canada Brendan Smith D L 34 2022 Etobicoke, Ontario
11 Canada Chris Tierney C L 29 2023 Keswick, Ontario
73 Canada Tyler Toffoli RW R 31 2023 Scarborough, Ontario
41 Czech Republic Vitek Vanecek G L 27 2022 Havlíčkův Brod, Czech Republic

Transactions

The Devils have been involved in the following transactions during the 2023–24 season.

Trades
DateDetailsRef
June 29, 2023 (2023-06-29) To Nashville Predators
7th-round pick in 2023		 To New Jersey Devils
7th-round pick in 2024		 [25]
July 1, 2023 (2023-07-01) To Dallas Stars
5th-round pick in 2025		 To New Jersey Devils
Colin Miller		 [26]

Free agents
DatePlayerTeamContract termRef
July 1, 2023 (2023-07-01)Kyle Criscuolofrom San Jose Sharks1-year[27]
July 1, 2023 (2023-07-01)Justin Dowlingfrom Vancouver Canucks[lower-alpha 1]2-year[27]
July 1, 2023 (2023-07-01)Mason Geertsento Vegas Golden Knights2-year[28]
July 1, 2023 (2023-07-01)Ryan Gravesto Pittsburgh Penguins6-year[29]
July 1, 2023 (2023-07-01)Erik Kallgrenfrom Toronto Maple Leafs1-year[30]
July 1, 2023 (2023-07-01)Miles Woodto Colorado Avalanche6-year[31]
July 4, 2023 (2023-07-04)Zachary Emondto Laval Rocket (AHL)1-year[32]
July 5, 2023 (2023-07-05)Brian Pinhoto New York Islanders1-year[33]
July 12, 2023 (2023-07-12)Jesper Boqvistto Boston Bruins1-year[34]
July 14, 2023 (2023-07-14)Chris Tierneyfrom Montreal Canadiens1-year[35]
July 19, 2023 (2023-07-19)Tomas Nosekfrom Boston Bruins1-year[36]
July 30, 2023 (2023-07-30)Jeremy Groleauto Färjestad BK (SHL)1-year[37]
August 9, 2023 (2023-08-09)Cal Footefrom Nashville Predators1-year[38]
September 11, 2023 (2023-09-11)Jayce Hawrylukto HC Bílí Tygři Liberec (ELH)1-year[39]
September 12, 2023 (2023-09-12)Tomas Tatarto Colorado Avalanche1-year[40]
September 13, 2023 (2023-09-13)Keith Kinkaidfrom Colorado Avalanche1-year[41]
September 19, 2023 (2023-09-19)Zack Hayesto Vaasan Sport (Liiga)1-year[42]
October 7, 2023 (2023-10-07)Max Willmanfrom Philadelphia Flyers1-year[43]

Retirement
DatePlayerRef
August 21, 2023 (2023-08-21)Jonathan Bernier[44]

Signings
DatePlayerContract termRef
June 28, 2023 (2023-06-28)Timo Meier8-year[45]
June 29, 2023 (2023-06-29)Shane Bowers1-year[46]
July 1, 2023 (2023-07-01)Nathan Bastian2-year[47]
July 1, 2023 (2023-07-01)Michael McLeod1-year[48]
July 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)Kevin Bahl2-year[49]

Draft picks
See also: List of New Jersey Devils draft picks

Below are the New Jersey Devils' selections at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, which was held on June 28 and 29, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

Round # Player Pos Nationality College/junior/club team
2 58 Lenni Hameenaho RW  Finland Porin Ässät (Liiga)
4 122 Cam Squires RW  Canada Cape Breton Eagles (QMJHL)
5 154 Chase Cheslock D  United States Omaha Lancers (USHL)
6 1641 Cole Brown LW  Canada Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL)
6 186 Danil Karpovich D  Belarus JHC Avto (MHL)

Notes:

  1. The San Jose Sharks' third-round pick went to the New Jersey Devils as the result of a trade on June 27, 2023, that sent Mackenzie Blackwood to San Jose in exchange for this pick.[50]

Notes
  1. Was under contract with the Canucks, but played for their AHL affiliate during the 2022–23 season.

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