New Jersey Devils seek goaltending upgrade amid busy offseason

New Jersey Devils goaltending trade Jesper Bratt Sunny Mehta NHL All‑Star omission

General manager Sunny Mehta has overhauled the New Jersey Devils roster, trading veteran netminder Jacob Markstrom to the Florida Panthers and signing forward Anthony Mantha. The team now relies on a goalie trio of Jake Allen, Nico Daws and David Rittich, but Mehta is urged to acquire an established starter—candidates mentioned include Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck or St. Louis’ Jordan Binnington—to compete with Metro rivals.

Meanwhile, NHL media faced backlash for excluding Devils forward Jesper Bratt from its projected Swedish roster for the 2027 All‑Star Game, a move described by fans as “insane” given his recent performance. The omission has sparked criticism of the league’s coverage of the Devils.

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The NHL continues to slander this New Jersey Devils' star [pucksandpitchforks.com]

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Connor Hellebuyck or Jordan Binnington: Who’s the solution for the Devils in net? - Dose. ca [dose.ca]

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New Jersey Devils Offseason Recap [heavy.com]

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