Here's a recap of the latest Devils' news and notes from the past week.
Here's a recap of the latest Devils' news and notes from the past week.
NEWARK, N.J. -- Another week, another signing for New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald. His busy summer continues as he adds one more piece to his puzzle.
Let's look at the biggest headlines of the past week.
New Jersey Devils Headlines
- This week, general manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the club signed 30-year-old Tomas Nosek to a one-year, one-way deal worth $1,000,000. The versatile forward can play all three forward positions and is another depth signing for New Jersey.
- The Devils are returning to LECOM Harborcenter for the 2023 Prospects Challenge on September 15. They will join the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Pittsburgh Penguins. The Devils will play three games facing the Senators, Sabres, and Bruins throughout the week.
- The Bruins signed ex-Devil Reilly Walsh to a one-year, two-way contract with an NHL cap hit of $775,000. He joins former teammates A.J. Greer, Pavel Zacha, and Jesper Boqvist. New Jersey traded the 24-year-old to Boston on June 26, 2023, in exchange for Shane Bowers.
- Billy MacMillan, the first-ever head coach in Devils' history, passed away on July 14, 2023, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. He coached 100 games between the 1982-83 and 1983-84 seasons.
That's What He Said
- Former Devil Ryan Graves addressed the Pittsburgh Penguins media for the first time since signing as a free agent on July 1st. During his availability, he opened up about the free agent process.
"You go into free agency, and it is stressful. You don't know who's going to be interested, but when there's mutual interest from both sides, it's honestly exciting for me. I wanted to go to a team that was in contention, and I believe the Penguins are a team that will contend for years to come." - Graves.
- The Devils held media availability on July 20 for the newly signed Nosek, who opened up about the Bruins' first-round playoff exit and what he can bring to New Jersey's locker room.
"When you get older, you focus more on the mental preparation and trust your instinct and trust your gut, don't change anything just because it's playoffs. I can bring this in (to the locker room) and help the young guys a little bit with that." - Nosek.
- GM Fitzgerald acquired veteran defenseman Colin Miller on July 1st, and during his media availability, talked about what he knows about his new team.
"You think about games that you played against them, such a speed team, able to really create a lot of opportunities offensively, that was something I think in playing them in the past you were always a little nervous. Being a defenseman myself, you're well aware of those skilled forwards that they have." - Miller.
In Case You Missed It
- Devils Announce Dates for Prospect Challenge in September
- Devils Sign Tomas Nosek to One-Year, One-Way Contract
- Tomas Nosek: 5 Things to Know About the Devils’ Newest Acquisition
- Devils' Meier Hosts Youth Camp in Hometown of Herisau
- Miller on Trade to New Jersey: ‘I Was Surprised to Be Moved'
- Devils' Fitzgerald May Have Found His 'Lottery Tickets' in Filmon, Vilen, Brown, and Malek
- Former Devil Ryan Graves Opens Up About the Stress That Comes With Free Agency
- Family Came First When Nosek Signed With Devils
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Around the Metropolitan Division
- The Washington Capitals named Kirk Muller an assistant coach. He will primarily work with the power play and forwards. He began his NHL career as a Devils, spending seven seasons in New Jersey before being traded on Sept. 20, 1991.
- The Pittsburgh Penguins remain in the Erik Karlsson Sweepstakes. In a recent interview, the Norris Trophy winner confirmed he has additionally spoken with the Carolina Hurricanes, Seattle Kraken, and Toronto Maple Leafs.
- The New York Islanders signed Oliver Wahlstrom to a one-year contract this week. On April 3, 2022, the 23-year-old delivered a hit on Jack Hughes that resulted in a season-ending knee injury.