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The engraved names of the 1999–2000 New Jersey Devils on the Stanley Cup.
Award Wins
Stanley Cup 3
Prince of Wales Trophy 5
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy 2
Calder Memorial Trophy 2
Conn Smythe Trophy 2
Frank J. Selke Trophy 1
Hart Memorial Trophy 1
Jack Adams Award 1
James Norris Memorial Trophy 1
King Clancy Memorial Trophy 1
Lester Patrick Trophy 4
NHL Plus-Minus Award * 2
Vezina Trophy 4
William M. Jennings Trophy 5
Total
Awards won 34

The New Jersey Devils are an American professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Devils entered the League as the Kansas City Scouts in 1974. After just two years in Kansas City, they moved to Denver, Colorado, where they were known as the Colorado Rockies. In 1982, the team moved again to New Jersey. They currently play their home games at the Prudential Center.

The franchise and its members have won numerous team and individual awards and honors. They have captured the Prince of Wales Trophy as the Eastern Conference playoff champion five times, while they have also won Stanley Cup three times, in 1995, 2000 and 2003. Former goaltender Martin Brodeur is the team's most decorated player, having won the Vezina Trophy four times and the William M. Jennings Trophy five times, and the Calder Memorial Trophy once, along with several selections to the NHL First and Second All-Star teams. Scott Stevens played in ten NHL All-Star Games, more than any player in team history. Taylor Hall is the only player in franchise history to have won the Hart Memorial Trophy.

Five players have had their numbers retired by the team. Patrik Elias the most recent, having his no. 26 retired on February 24, 2018. Brodeur's no. 30 in 2016, Stevens' no. 4 and Ken Daneyko's no. 3 were removed from circulation in 2006, while Scott Niedermayer's no. 27 was retired in 2011. Stevens, Niedermayer and Brodeur are some of several Hockey Hall of Famers who were associated with the Devils. Joe Nieuwendyk, Brendan Shanahan, Doug Gilmour, Dave Andreychuk, Peter Stastny, Viacheslav Fetisov and Igor Larionov each spent time in New Jersey during their Hall of Fame careers, while head coach Herb Brooks and general manager Lou Lamoriello have been inducted as builders. Longtime broadcaster Mike Emrick was enshrined in 2009 as a "Media honoree."

The Devils have four internal team awards. The Three-Star Award is awarded to the player who earns the most three-star selections throughout the season, while the Hugh Delano Unsung Hero, the Devils' Players' Player, and the Most Valuable Devil awards are presented towards the end of each season.

League awards

Team trophies

The Devils have won the Eastern (previously the Wales) Conference five times in franchise history, and have won the Stanley Cup three times, most recently in 2003.

Team trophies awarded to the New Jersey Devils
Award Description Times won Seasons References
Stanley Cup NHL championship 3 1994–95, 1999–2000, 2002–03
Prince of Wales Trophy Eastern Conference playoff championship 5 1994–95, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2011–12

Individual awards

Martin Brodeur is the Devils' most decorated player. He has won the Vezina Trophy four times and the Jennings Trophy five times. He has also won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL rookie of the year, and has made the First or Second All-Star Team seven times.

Former Devils' captain Scott Stevens earned several honors during his tenure with the team. He was named to four All-Star teams, and led the league in plus-minus during the 1993–94 season. Scott Niedermayer won the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the league's best defenseman in 2004, and was a member of three All-Star teams, including the NHL All-Rookie Team.

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Martin Brodeur is the most decorated Devil in franchise history.
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Scott Niedermayer, shown here with the Anaheim Ducks, is the only Devil to win the Norris Trophy.
Individual awards won by New Jersey Devils players and staff
Award Description Winner Season References
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy Perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey Daneyko, KenKen Daneyko 1999–2000
Boyle, BrianBrian Boyle 2017–18
Calder Memorial Trophy Rookie of the year Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeur 1993–94
Gomez, ScottScott Gomez 1999–2000
Conn Smythe Trophy Most valuable player of the playoffs Lemieux, ClaudeClaude Lemieux 1994–95
Stevens, ScottScott Stevens 1999–2000
E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence Prospect who best exemplifies character, competitiveness and athleticism. Hischier, NicoNico Hischier 2017–18
Frank J. Selke Trophy Forward who best excels in the defensive aspect of the game Madden, JohnJohn Madden 2000–01
Hart Memorial Trophy Most valuable player to his team during the regular season Hall, TaylorTaylor Hall 2017–18
Jack Adams Award Top coach during the regular season Lemaire, JacquesJacques Lemaire 1993–94
James Norris Memorial Trophy Top defenseman during the regular season Niedermayer, ScottScott Niedermayer 2003–04
King Clancy Memorial Trophy Leadership qualities on and off the ice and humanitarian contributions within their community Subban, P. K.P. K. Subban 2021–22
NHL Plus-Minus Award Highest plus/minus Stevens, ScottScott Stevens 1993–94
Elias, PatrikPatrik Elias 2000–01
Vezina Trophy Top goaltender Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeur 2002–03
2003–04
2006–07
2007–08
William M. Jennings Trophy Fewest goals given up in the regular season Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeur 1996–97
Dunham, MikeMike Dunham
Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeur 1997–98
2002–03
2003–04
2009–10

All-Stars

NHL First and Second Team All-Stars

The NHL First and Second Team All-Stars consists of the top players at each position as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.

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Patrik Elias made the First All-Star Team in 2000–01.
New Jersey Devils selected to the NHL First and Second Team All-Stars
Player Position Selections Season Team
Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeur Goaltender 7 1996–97 2nd
1997–98 2nd
2002–03 1st
2003–04 1st
2005–06 2nd
2006–07 1st
2007–08 2nd
Elias, PatrikPatrik Elias Left wing 1 2000–01 1st
Hall, TaylorTaylor Hall Left wing 1 2017–18 1st
Kovalchuk, IlyaIlya Kovalchuk Left wing 1 2011–12 1st
Niedermayer, ScottScott Niedermayer Defense 2 1997–98 2nd
2003–04 1st
Parise, ZachZach Parise Left wing 1 2008–09 2nd
Stevens, ScottScott Stevens Defense 4 1991–92 2nd
1993–94 1st
1996–97 2nd
2000–01 2nd

NHL All-Rookie Team

The NHL All-Rookie Team consists of the top rookies at each position as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.

New Jersey Devils selected to the NHL All-Rookie Team
Player Position Season
Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeur Goaltender 1993–94
Butcher, WillWill Butcher Defense 2017–18
Elias, PatrikPatrik Elias Forward 1997–98
Gomez, ScottScott Gomez Forward 1999–2000
Henrique, AdamAdam Henrique Forward 2011–12
Niedermayer, ScottScott Niedermayer Defense 1992–93
Rafalski, BrianBrian Rafalski Defense 1999–2000
Smith, TyTy Smith Defense 2020–21
Sykora, PetrPetr Sykora Forward 1995–96
Todd, KevinKevin Todd Forward 1991–92
Weinrich, EricEric Weinrich Defense 1990–91
White, ColinColin White Defense 2000–01

All-Star Game selections

The National Hockey League All-Star Game is a mid-season exhibition game held annually between many of the top players of each season. Thirty All-Star Games have been held since the Devils arrived in New Jersey, with at least one player representing the Devils in each year. In total, 21 players have been selected to represent the Devils during the competition. The All-Star game has not been held in various years: 1979 and 1987 due to the 1979 Challenge Cup and Rendez-vous '87 series between the NHL and the Soviet national team, respectively, 1995, 2005, and 2013 as a result of labor stoppages, 2006, 2010, and 2014 because of the Winter Olympic Games, and 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Devils hosted the 1984 All-Star Game at the Meadowlands Arena. The Wales Conference defeated the Campbell Conference 7–6; Devils goaltender Glenn Resch got the win for the Wales, while defenseman Joe Cirella added a goal and an assist. Scott Stevens was named to 11 All-Star games, and played in ten, both team records. Devils coaches Jacques Lemaire, Robbie Ftorek and Larry Robinson have all served as coaches for All-Star teams.

During All-Star Weekend, the NHL also holds a YoungStars Game for first- and second-year players. The Devils have sent three players: Paul Martin, Zach Parise and David Clarkson. Two others, Adam Henrique and Adam Larsson, were selected in 2012 but did not attend due to injuries. Parise was the MVP of the 2007 game, after scoring two goals and four assists. Defenseman Scott Niedermayer has also won the Fastest Skater event during the SuperSkills Competition twice, in 1998 and 2004.

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Zach Parise was the MVP of the 2007 YoungStars game.
Alexander Mogilny
Alexander Mogilny was selected for the 2001 All-Star game, but did not play due to injury.
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Brian Rafalski was selected to three All-Star games as a member of the Devils.
New Jersey Devils franchise players and coaches selected to the All-Star Game
Game Year Name Position References
28th 1975 Nolet, SimonSimon Nolet Right wing
29th 1976 Paiement, WilfWilf Paiement Right wing
30th 1977 Paiement, WilfWilf Paiement Right wing
31st 1978 Beck, BarryBarry Beck Defense
Paiement, WilfWilf Paiement Right wing
32nd 1980 McEwen, MikeMike McEwen Defense
33rd 1981 Ramage, RobRob Ramage Defense
34th 1982 Lever, DonDon Lever Center
35th 1983 Marini, HectorHector Marini Right wing
36th 1984 Cirella, JoeJoe Cirella Defense
Resch, GlennGlenn Resch Goaltender
37th 1985 Muller, KirkKirk Muller Center
Russell, PhilPhil Russell Defense
38th 1986 Muller, KirkKirk Muller Center
39th 1988 Muller, KirkKirk Muller Center
40th 1989 Burke, SeanSean Burkedagger Goaltender
MacLean, JohnJohn MacLean Right wing
41st 1990 Muller, KirkKirk Muller Center
42nd 1991 MacLean, JohnJohn MacLean Right wing
43rd 1992 Stevens, ScottScott Stevens Defense
44th 1993 Billington, CraigCraig Billington Goaltender
Stevens, ScottScott Stevens Defense
45th 1994 Stevens, ScottScott Stevens Defense
46th 1996 Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeurdagger Goaltender
Stevens, ScottScott Stevensdagger Defense
47th 1997 Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeur Goaltender
Stevens, ScottScott Stevens Defense
48th 1998 Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeur Goaltender
Holik, BobbyBobby Holik Center
Lemaire, JacquesJacques Lemaire Coach
Niedermayer, ScottScott Niedermayer Defense
Stevens, ScottScott Stevens Defense
49th 1999 Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeurdagger Goaltender
Ftorek, RobbieRobbie Ftorek Assistant coach
Holik, BobbyBobby Holik Center
Stevens, ScottScott Stevens Defense
50th 2000 Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeur Goaltender
Elias, PatrikPatrik Elias Left wing
Ftorek, RobbieRobbie Ftorek Assistant coach
Gomez, ScottScott Gomez Center
Stevens, ScottScott Stevens Defense
51st 2001 Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeur Goaltender
Mogilny, AlexanderAlexander Mogilny (did not play) Right wing
Niedermayer, ScottScott Niedermayer Defense
Robinson, LarryLarry Robinson Assistant coach
Stevens, ScottScott Stevens Defense
52nd 2002 Elias, PatrikPatrik Elias Left wing
Rafalski, BrianBrian Rafalski (did not play) Defense
53rd 2003 Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeur Goaltender
Stevens, ScottScott Stevens Defense
54th 2004 Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeur Goaltender
Niedermayer, ScottScott Niedermayerdagger Defense
Rafalski, BrianBrian Rafalski Defense
Stevens, ScottScott Stevensdagger (did not play) Defense
55th 2007 Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeur Goaltender
Rafalski, BrianBrian Rafalski Defense
56th 2008 Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeurdagger (did not play) Goaltender
57th 2009 Parise, ZachZach Parise Left wing
58th 2011 Elias, PatrikPatrik Elias Left wing
59th 2012 No Devils selected
60th 2015 Elias, PatrikPatrik Elias Left wing
61st 2016 Schneider, CoryCory Schneider Goaltender
62nd 2017 Hall, TaylorTaylor Hall Left wing
63rd 2018 Hall, TaylorTaylor Hall (did not play) Left wing
Boyle, BrianBrian Boyle (Subbed for Hall) Center
64th 2019 Hall, TaylorTaylor Hall (did not play) Left wing
Palmieri, KyleKyle Palmieri (Subbed for Hall) Right wing
65th 2020 Hischier, NicoNico Hischier (Subbed for Palmieri) Center
Palmieri, KyleKyle Palmieri (did not play) Right wing
66th 2022 Hughes, JackJack Hughes Center

All-Star Game replacement events

New Jersey Devils franchise players and coaches selected to All-Star Game replacement events
Event Year Name Position References
Challenge Cup 1979 Beck, BarryBarry Beck Defense
Rendez-vous '87 1987 Muller, KirkKirk Muller Left wing

Career achievements

Hockey Hall of Fame

Several members of the Devils organization have been honored by the Hockey Hall of Fame during the team's history in New Jersey. Peter Stastny was the first former Devils to be inducted, gaining election in 1998. Stastny played part of four seasons with the Devils, scoring 173 points in 217 games. Former teammate Viacheslav Fetisov joined him in 2001; the Russian defenseman played six years in New Jersey, and was an assistant coach from 1999 to 2002. Scott Stevens, the team captain for 13 years, was inducted in 2007, the first Hall member to earn his credentials primarily as a member of the Devils. In 2008, Igor Larionov was inducted into the Hall; he played his final season with the Devils in the 2003–04 NHL season. Devils coaches Jacques Lemaire (inducted 1984) and Larry Robinson (inducted 1995) were inducted as players prior to their involvement with the Devils organization.

In addition to players, two members of team management have been inducted in the "Builders" category. Former coach Herb Brooks, the man behind the United States' improbable "Miracle on Ice" victory in the 1980 Winter Olympics, was inducted in 2006. Brooks coached the Devils during the 1992–93 campaign. Three years later, longtime general manager Lou Lamoriello was inducted. Lamoriello, the team's third GM, has been with the team since 1987, and is considered responsible for engineering the franchise's success.

New Jersey Devils inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
Individual Category Year inducted Years with franchise in category References
Andreychuk, DaveDave Andreychuk Player 2017 1996–1999
Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeur Player 2018 1991–2014
Brooks, HerbHerb Brooks Builder 2006 1992–1993
Fetisov, ViacheslavViacheslav Fetisov Player 2001 1989–1995
Gilmour, DougDoug Gilmour Player 2011 1997–1998
Housley, PhilPhil Housley Player 2015 1996
Lamoriello, LouLou Lamoriello Builder 2009 1987–2015
Larionov, IgorIgor Larionov Player 2008 2003–2004
McDonald, LannyLanny McDonald Player 1992 1979–1981
Niedermayer, ScottScott Niedermayer Player 2013 1991–2004
Nieuwendyk, JoeJoe Nieuwendyk Player 2011 2002–2003
Shanahan, BrendanBrendan Shanahan Player 2013 1987–1991, 2008–2009
Stastny, PeterPeter Stastny Player 1998 1990–1993
Stevens, ScottScott Stevens Player 2007 1991–2004

Foster Hewitt Memorial Award

The Foster Hewitt Memorial Award is presented by the Hockey Hall of Fame to members of the radio and television industry who make outstanding contributions to their profession and the game of ice hockey during their broadcasting career. In 2008, longtime Devils television broadcaster Mike "Doc" Emrick was honored with the award for his years of play-by-play broadcasting for the Devils and various other networks and teams. In addition to the Devils, Emrick is the regular play-by-play announcer for the NHL on NBC, and has covered multiple Olympic broadcasts.

Members of the New Jersey Devils honored with the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award
Individual Year honored Years with Devils as broadcaster References
Emrick, MikeMike Emrick 2008 1982–1986, 1993–2011

Lester Patrick Trophy

Eight members of the Devils organization have been honored with the Lester Patrick Trophy. The trophy has been presented by the National Hockey League and USA Hockey since 1966 to honor a recipient's contribution to ice hockey in the United States. This list includes all personnel who have ever been employed by the New Jersey Devils in any capacity and have also received the Lester Patrick Trophy.

Members of the New Jersey Devils honored with the Lester Patrick Trophy
Individual Year honored Years with Devils References
Brooks, HerbHerb Brooks 2002 1992–1993
Broten, NealNeal Broten 1998 1995–1996
Emrick, MikeMike Emrick 2004 1982–1986, 1993–2011
Housley, PhilPhil Housley 2008 1996
Johnson, MarkMark Johnson 2011 1985–1990
Lamoriello, LouLou Lamoriello 1992 1987–2015
McNab, MaxMax McNab 1998 1983–1987
Vairo, LouLou Vairo 2000 1984–1986

United States Hockey Hall of Fame

Members of the New Jersey Devils inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame
Individual Year inducted Years with franchise References
Brooks, HerbHerb Brooks 1990 1992–1993
Broten, AaronAaron Broten 2007 1980–1990
Broten, NealNeal Broten 2000 1995–1996
Carpenter, BobbyBobby Carpenter 2007 1993–1999, 2000–2004
Cunniff, JohnJohn Cunniff 2003 1989–1991, 2001–2002
Emrick, MikeMike Emrick 2011 1982–1986, 1993–2011
Ftorek, RobbieRobbie Ftorek 1991 1991–1992, 1996–2000
Gionta, BrianBrian Gionta 2019 2001–2009
Guerin, BillBill Guerin 2013 1991–1997
Housley, PhilPhil Housley 2004 1996
Johnson, MarkMark Johnson 2004 1985–1990
Lamoriello, LouLou Lamoriello 2012 1987–2015
Rafalski, BrianBrian Rafalski 2014 1999–2007
Vairo, LouLou Vairo 2014 1984–1986
Vanbiesbrouck, JohnJohn Vanbiesbrouck 2007 2001–2002

Retired numbers

New Jersey Devils' Retired Numbers
The retired numbers of Ken Daneyko (no. 3) and Scott Stevens (no. 4) hang in the rafters of the Prudential Center.

The Devils have retired five numbers. The Devils retired no. 4 for defenseman Scott Stevens in February 2006. Stevens was the team's captain for 13 seasons, and won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs during the team's Stanley Cup victory in 2000. The following month, the team retired no. 3 in honor of longtime defenseman Ken Daneyko. Daneyko was drafted by the Devils in 1982, and spent his entire career with the team, retiring as the franchise's all-time leader in games played. On December 16, 2011, the Devils raised Scott Niedermayer's no. 27 to the rafters. Niedermayer won three Stanley Cups with New Jersey (1995, 2000 and 2003) and served as captain during Scott Stevens' absence in 2004. On February 9, 2016, the Devils raised Martin Brodeur's no. 30 to the rafters. On February 24, 2018, the Devils retired Patrik Elias' no. 26 jersey, who spent his entire career with the Devils and retired holding several team's records. Also out of circulation is the number 99 which was retired league-wide for Wayne Gretzky on February 6, 2000. Gretzky did not play for the Devils during his 20-year NHL career and no Devils player had ever worn the number 99 prior to its retirement.

New Jersey Devils retired numbers
Number Player Position Years with Devils as a player Date of retirement ceremony References
3 Daneyko, KenKen Daneyko Defense 1982–2003 March 24, 2006
4 Stevens, ScottScott Stevens Defense 1991–2005 February 3, 2006
26 Elias, PatrikPatrik Elias Left wing 1994–2016 February 24, 2018
27 Niedermayer, ScottScott Niedermayer Defense 1991–2004 December 16, 2011
30 Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeur Goaltender 1991–2014 February 9, 2016

Team awards

Three-Star Award

The Devils award the Three-Star Award to the player who is named one of a game's top three players, or "three stars", most often over the course of the regular season. Martin Brodeur has won the award eleven times, the most in team history.

Defunct team awards

Devils' Players' Player

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Mike Mottau, the 2010 Devils' Players' Player

The Devils' Players' Player was a team award voted on by the players. Jay Pandolfo and Scott Stevens have each won this award three times, the most of any Devil.

Hugh Delano Unsung Hero

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Scott Clemmensen, 2009 Hugh Delano Unsung Hero

The Hugh Delano Unsung Hero was a Devils team award given each year and voted on by the players; it was named after Hugh Delano, who was a longtime writer who covered the Devils for the New York Post. Defenseman Bryce Salvador and goaltender Johan Hedberg shared the award in 2011–12. There was a humorous mix-up at the awards dinner when rookie Adam Henrique was mistakenly announced as the winner. Jay Pandolfo won the award five times, more than any other player.

Most Valuable Devil

The Most Valuable Devil was, as the name implies, the player judged most valuable to the team by his teammates. Zach Parise won his second consecutive award in 2010, after becoming the first player in franchise history to score 30 goals in four consecutive seasons. Martin Brodeur won this award ten times, more than any other player.

Other awards

New Jersey Devils who have received non-NHL awards
Award Description Winner Season References
Golden Hockey Stick Best Czech ice hockey player Elias, PatrikPatrik Elias 2008–09
Elias, PatrikPatrik Elias 2011–12
Jagr, JaromirJaromir Jagr 2013–14
Outstanding Performance Under Pressure ESPY Brodeur, MartinMartin Brodeur 1996
Viking Award Most valuable Swedish player in NHL Sundstrom, PatrikPatrik Sundstrom 1988–89

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