Devils coach Sheldon Keefe had studied newly acquired defenseman Brian Dumoulin’s game for weeks while general manager Tom Fitzgerald worked to acquire him.

The New Jersey Devils have made their first move ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. The Devils trade a second round pick and prospect Herman Traff to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman, Brian Dumoulin.

The New Jersey Devils have made their first move ahead of the NHL trade deadline. After injuries to Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton, they were going to be buyers. On Thursday, they picked up defenseman Brian Dumoulin from the Anaheim Ducks,

Thirty-two hours. That’s how long the Devils ' front office has to respond to their latest injury setbacks.

The Devils were already interested in upgrading their center group before Hughes’ injury. Now the need is more pronounced.