James Nichols
@jamesnicholsnhl.bsky.social
#NJDevils beat reporter NewJerseyHockeyNow.com | PHWA New Jersey Chapter Chair
Amadeus Lombardi had a rough go of it on Long Island.
I zeroed in on every one of his shifts against the Mammoth on Tuesday, and the respone was quite encouraging for the #NJDevils rookie.
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I zeroed in on every one of his shifts against the Mammoth on Tuesday, and the respone was quite encouraging for the #NJDevils rookie.
For subscribers only:
Amadeus Lombardi, Shift-by-Shift: How the Devils Rookie Responded (+)
NEWARK — Saturday on Long Island was a rough second NHL game for New Jersey Devils rookie Amadeus Lombardi. He […]
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October 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Amadeus Lombardi had a rough go of it on Long Island.
I zeroed in on every one of his shifts against the Mammoth on Tuesday, and the respone was quite encouraging for the #NJDevils rookie.
For subscribers only:
I zeroed in on every one of his shifts against the Mammoth on Tuesday, and the respone was quite encouraging for the #NJDevils rookie.
For subscribers only:
Matyas Melovsky went undrafted twice.
The #NJDevils took a chance on him in the 6th round of the 2024 Draft.
Now, he’s making a case to one day stick in the NHL for good.
Our interview w/Melovsky, including playing against Mercer & Brown at Worlds (+):
The #NJDevils took a chance on him in the 6th round of the 2024 Draft.
Now, he’s making a case to one day stick in the NHL for good.
Our interview w/Melovsky, including playing against Mercer & Brown at Worlds (+):
Promising Devils Prospect Keeps Overcoming the Odds (+)
New Jersey Hockey Now spoke to promising Devils' prospect Matyas Melovsky as he looks to one day become a full-time NHL player.
newjerseyhockeynow.com
October 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Matyas Melovsky went undrafted twice.
The #NJDevils took a chance on him in the 6th round of the 2024 Draft.
Now, he’s making a case to one day stick in the NHL for good.
Our interview w/Melovsky, including playing against Mercer & Brown at Worlds (+):
The #NJDevils took a chance on him in the 6th round of the 2024 Draft.
Now, he’s making a case to one day stick in the NHL for good.
Our interview w/Melovsky, including playing against Mercer & Brown at Worlds (+):
The #NJDevils are not converting on their process.
The structure didn't hold vs the Mammoth. The second wave never came. There is a silver lining.
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The structure didn't hold vs the Mammoth. The second wave never came. There is a silver lining.
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Devils Dissected: Structure Issue, the Second Wave, & a Silver Lining (+)
A breakdown of the New Jersey Devils’ 5-3 loss to the Mammoth: the structure, the missing second wave, and Luke Evangelista’s silver lining.
newjerseyhockeynow.com
October 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM
The #NJDevils are not converting on their process.
The structure didn't hold vs the Mammoth. The second wave never came. There is a silver lining.
For subscribers only:
The structure didn't hold vs the Mammoth. The second wave never came. There is a silver lining.
For subscribers only:
Missed yesterday’s #NJDevils Postgame Live?
The full show is up on YouTube — and it’s also available on every major podcast platform.
Catch it wherever you listen: linktr.ee/devilsrinkre...
The full show is up on YouTube — and it’s also available on every major podcast platform.
Catch it wherever you listen: linktr.ee/devilsrinkre...
October 7, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Missed yesterday’s #NJDevils Postgame Live?
The full show is up on YouTube — and it’s also available on every major podcast platform.
Catch it wherever you listen: linktr.ee/devilsrinkre...
The full show is up on YouTube — and it’s also available on every major podcast platform.
Catch it wherever you listen: linktr.ee/devilsrinkre...
See every single goal and the Brenden Dillon-Jake McBain scrap from last nights #NJDevils - #TusksUp tilt:
Devils Highlights: Evangelista Scores Twice vs. Mammoth; Dillon, McBain Scrap
Watch every goal from the Devils' 5-3 loss to the Mammoth on Oct. 6. Luke Evangelista scored twice. Brenden Dillon, Jake McBain scrap.
newjerseyhockeynow.com
October 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Here's plenty of news to read up on from everything that went down yesterday 👇🏼
#NJDevils Daily: Latest on Quinn Hughes; Stalled Trades; Drought Snapped
#NJDevils Daily: Latest on Quinn Hughes; Stalled Trades; Drought Snapped
Devils Daily: Latest on Quinn Hughes; Stalled Trades; Drought Snapped
Devils lost 5-3 at home to the Mammoth after snapping an 0-for-10 power-play drought, latest on Quinn Hughes and stalled trades in the links.
newjerseyhockeynow.com
October 7, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Here's plenty of news to read up on from everything that went down yesterday 👇🏼
#NJDevils Daily: Latest on Quinn Hughes; Stalled Trades; Drought Snapped
#NJDevils Daily: Latest on Quinn Hughes; Stalled Trades; Drought Snapped
We're ON THE AIR with #NJDevils Postgame Live!
@daniel_amoia | @njdhockeynow
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWal...
@daniel_amoia | @njdhockeynow
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWal...
Poor Discipline, Sloppy Defense in 5-3 Loss to Mammoth | Devils Postgame Live
YouTube video by Devils Rink Report with James Nichols
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October 7, 2026 at 2:57 AM
We're ON THE AIR with #NJDevils Postgame Live!
@daniel_amoia | @njdhockeynow
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWal...
@daniel_amoia | @njdhockeynow
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWal...
🚨Utah at The Rock. Puck drop 7:08.
#NJDevils Postgame LIVE is rinkside after we talk to Sheldon Keefe.
Danny and I are drawing 2 tickets to give away for Monday vs. Ottawa on the show.
Rules--> t.co/KtDlm4ko4Z
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWal...
#NJDevils Postgame LIVE is rinkside after we talk to Sheldon Keefe.
Danny and I are drawing 2 tickets to give away for Monday vs. Ottawa on the show.
Rules--> t.co/KtDlm4ko4Z
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWal...
Bounce-Back Night at The Rock? Utah Postgame | Devils Postgame Live
YouTube video by Devils Rink Report with James Nichols
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October 6, 2026 at 9:16 PM
🚨Utah at The Rock. Puck drop 7:08.
#NJDevils Postgame LIVE is rinkside after we talk to Sheldon Keefe.
Danny and I are drawing 2 tickets to give away for Monday vs. Ottawa on the show.
Rules--> t.co/KtDlm4ko4Z
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWal...
#NJDevils Postgame LIVE is rinkside after we talk to Sheldon Keefe.
Danny and I are drawing 2 tickets to give away for Monday vs. Ottawa on the show.
Rules--> t.co/KtDlm4ko4Z
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWal...
Had a feeling we'd see this happen. Looks like Sheldon Keefe is swapping Jesper Boqvist in for Stefan Noesen.
Here's why that should work in the #NJDevils favor:
Here's why that should work in the #NJDevils favor:
The Devils are Pulling Noesen for Boqvist; Here's Why
The Devils pulled Stefan Noesen for Jesper Boqvist after two games. It's become obvious why Sheldon Keefe needs one over the other.
newjerseyhockeynow.com
October 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Had a feeling we'd see this happen. Looks like Sheldon Keefe is swapping Jesper Boqvist in for Stefan Noesen.
Here's why that should work in the #NJDevils favor:
Here's why that should work in the #NJDevils favor:
Last year a night like Saturday sat in the locker room and the #NJDevils sank with it.
Yes it was another brutal loss on Long Island. Yet, the numbers say they shouldn't sink again.
Two games in, however, that's the whole test.
Yes it was another brutal loss on Long Island. Yet, the numbers say they shouldn't sink again.
Two games in, however, that's the whole test.
Two Games In, the Devils Can't Sink Like They Used To; Why They Shouldn't
It is only two games, but the Devils cannot let a bad night sit in the room the way it did last season. The response has to be different.
newjerseyhockeynow.com
October 5, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Last year a night like Saturday sat in the locker room and the #NJDevils sank with it.
Yes it was another brutal loss on Long Island. Yet, the numbers say they shouldn't sink again.
Two games in, however, that's the whole test.
Yes it was another brutal loss on Long Island. Yet, the numbers say they shouldn't sink again.
Two games in, however, that's the whole test.
Watch all six goals from the Devils’ 6-0 loss to the Islanders, in one place. Sorokin stopped 37. Daws stopped 26 of 32.
#NJDevils Highlights: Defense Breaks Down, Daws Struggles vs. Islanders
#NJDevils Highlights: Defense Breaks Down, Daws Struggles vs. Islanders
Devils Highlights: Defense Breaks Down, Daws Struggles vs. Islanders
Watch every goal from the Devils’ 6-0 loss to the Islanders on Oct. 3. Ilya Sorokin stopped all 37 shots. New Jersey did not score.
newjerseyhockeynow.com
October 4, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Watch all six goals from the Devils’ 6-0 loss to the Islanders, in one place. Sorokin stopped 37. Daws stopped 26 of 32.
#NJDevils Highlights: Defense Breaks Down, Daws Struggles vs. Islanders
#NJDevils Highlights: Defense Breaks Down, Daws Struggles vs. Islanders
Everything you need to know for tonight on Long Island 👇🏼
#NJDevils Game 2: Projected Lines, Notes, How to Watch vs. Islanders
#NJDevils Game 2: Projected Lines, Notes, How to Watch vs. Islanders
Devils Game 2: Projected Lines, Notes, How to Watch vs. Islanders
Devils visit the Islanders, 7:30 p.m. at UBS. Game notes, projected lines, goaltenders, Brown out, and how to watch.
newjerseyhockeynow.com
October 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Everything you need to know for tonight on Long Island 👇🏼
#NJDevils Game 2: Projected Lines, Notes, How to Watch vs. Islanders
#NJDevils Game 2: Projected Lines, Notes, How to Watch vs. Islanders
The #NJDevils leaned back into what they do well last night.
I still asked Sheldon Keefe if something was missing despite 44 shots. Although encouraged, he agreed:
I still asked Sheldon Keefe if something was missing despite 44 shots. Although encouraged, he agreed:
Keefe Encouraged by Devils’ Process, But Quickly Wants to Fix One Thing
Sheldon Keefe liked the Devils' process in the 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers on Thursday, but here's where he thinks they need to improve.
newjerseyhockeynow.com
October 2, 2026 at 2:06 PM
The #NJDevils leaned back into what they do well last night.
I still asked Sheldon Keefe if something was missing despite 44 shots. Although encouraged, he agreed:
I still asked Sheldon Keefe if something was missing despite 44 shots. Although encouraged, he agreed:
The #NJDevils first-ever away jersey sponsor — revealed today — can be seen for the first time on the ice this weekend.
Devils Reveal First-Ever Away Jersey Patch Sponsor
The New Jersey Devils revealed their first-ever away jersey patch sponsor which can be seen for the first time on Saturday night.
newjerseyhockeynow.com
October 2, 2026 at 1:28 PM
The #NJDevils first-ever away jersey sponsor — revealed today — can be seen for the first time on the ice this weekend.
Last night's #NJDevils Postgame Live with myself and Daniel Amoia rinkside at the Prudential Center following Jack Hughes' overtime winner is available on all podcast platforms.
Like & subscribe! 👇🏼
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Like & subscribe! 👇🏼
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October 2, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Last night's #NJDevils Postgame Live with myself and Daniel Amoia rinkside at the Prudential Center following Jack Hughes' overtime winner is available on all podcast platforms.
Like & subscribe! 👇🏼
linktr.ee/devilsrinkre...
Like & subscribe! 👇🏼
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Watch every goal from last night's 3-2 #NJDevils overtime win, including Jack Hughes' thrilling overtime winner.
#NJDevils Highlights: Jack Hughes OT goal in 3-2 win over Flyers
#NJDevils Highlights: Jack Hughes OT goal in 3-2 win over Flyers
Devils Highlights: Jack Hughes OT goal in 3-2 win over Flyers
Watch every goal from the Devils’ home opener 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers. Jack Hughes scores the thrilling game winner.
newjerseyhockeynow.com
October 2, 2026 at 12:01 PM
What a night. Plenty to unpack in this one 👇🏼
#NJDevils Daily: Hughes’ OT Thriller; Quinn Cloud Darkens Over Wild; Goalie Goal!
#NJDevils Daily: Hughes’ OT Thriller; Quinn Cloud Darkens Over Wild; Goalie Goal!
Devils Daily: Hughes’ OT Thriller; Quinn Cloud Darkens Over Wild; Goalie Goal!
Jack Hughes' thrilling overtime winner propels Devils, Quinn's cloud darkens over the Wild, Igor Shesterkin scores, & more around the league.
newjerseyhockeynow.com
October 2, 2026 at 11:45 AM
What a night. Plenty to unpack in this one 👇🏼
#NJDevils Daily: Hughes’ OT Thriller; Quinn Cloud Darkens Over Wild; Goalie Goal!
#NJDevils Daily: Hughes’ OT Thriller; Quinn Cloud Darkens Over Wild; Goalie Goal!
Jack Hughes showed everyone tonight exactly why he’s a superstar.
The #NJDevils process is there, they just have a bit of work to do in one important area, my final observation in this piece: newjerseyhockeynow.com/devils-disse...
The #NJDevils process is there, they just have a bit of work to do in one important area, my final observation in this piece: newjerseyhockeynow.com/devils-disse...
Devils Dissected: Jack Hughes, Superstar; Trust the Process
In the Devils' 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers, Jack Hughes shows why he's a super star, New Jersey dominates, but still has work to do.
newjerseyhockeynow.com
October 2, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Jack Hughes showed everyone tonight exactly why he’s a superstar.
The #NJDevils process is there, they just have a bit of work to do in one important area, my final observation in this piece: newjerseyhockeynow.com/devils-disse...
The #NJDevils process is there, they just have a bit of work to do in one important area, my final observation in this piece: newjerseyhockeynow.com/devils-disse...
Sheldon Keefe tapped Stefan Noesen first after Connor Brown's injury.
"We've got lots of options."
Here's why the #NJDevils head coach gave Noesen the first nod on the by-committee fourth line.
"We've got lots of options."
Here's why the #NJDevils head coach gave Noesen the first nod on the by-committee fourth line.
Keefe: Why Noesen Gets First Crack on Devils' By-Committee Fourth Line
Sheldon Keefe explains Stefan Noesen's first crack on the Devils' by-committee fourth line after Connor Brown's injury opened the door.
newjerseyhockeynow.com
October 1, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Sheldon Keefe tapped Stefan Noesen first after Connor Brown's injury.
"We've got lots of options."
Here's why the #NJDevils head coach gave Noesen the first nod on the by-committee fourth line.
"We've got lots of options."
Here's why the #NJDevils head coach gave Noesen the first nod on the by-committee fourth line.
Finally. It’s Game Day.
Everything you need to know for tonight! 👇🏼
#NJDevils Game 1; Home Opener: Projected Lines, Notes, How to Watch vs. Flyers
Everything you need to know for tonight! 👇🏼
#NJDevils Game 1; Home Opener: Projected Lines, Notes, How to Watch vs. Flyers
Devils Game 1; Home Opener: Projected Lines, Notes, How to Watch vs. Flyers
Devils open at the Rock vs. the Flyers at 7 p.m. Projected NHL lines, Allen in net, Lombardi’s debut, and how to watch.
newjerseyhockeynow.com
October 1, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Finally. It’s Game Day.
Everything you need to know for tonight! 👇🏼
#NJDevils Game 1; Home Opener: Projected Lines, Notes, How to Watch vs. Flyers
Everything you need to know for tonight! 👇🏼
#NJDevils Game 1; Home Opener: Projected Lines, Notes, How to Watch vs. Flyers