The New Jersey Devils are set for a significant overhaul of their roster ahead of the 2025-26 season, as General Manager Tom Fitzgerald confirmed that the current lineup is not sufficient for their ambitions. Fitzgerald highlighted that decisions regarding player retention and potential trades will be crucial this summer. Among the unrestricted free agents are notable names like Jake Allen and Tomas Tatar, alongside key restricted free agents including Luke Hughes and Nolan Foote.

Fitzgerald expressed a desire to re-sign Jacob Markstrom, who has a year left on his contract, and discussions regarding his extension are anticipated to occur soon. The future of players like Dawson Mercer is also in question, with the possibility of him being traded to create cap space for improving the team’s scoring ability. The upcoming offseason promises to be busy as the Devils look to finalize their roster for a more competitive season.