Collection: New Jersey Devils Hockey Cards

New Jersey Devils hockey cards

New Jersey Devils hockey cards feature legends like Martin Brodeur, whose rookie cards remain collector favorites. Modern stars like Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, and Luke Hughes have also driven demand for Devils cards. Jack Hughes’ Young Guns rookie card is among the most sought-after modern NHL cards. Collectors chase autographs, Young Guns rookies, and memorabilia patches from top Devils players.

The New Jersey Devils, established in 1974 as the Kansas City Scouts before moving to Denver as the Colorado Rockies and finally settling in New Jersey in 1982, transformed from a struggling franchise into a defensive powerhouse and three-time Stanley Cup champion. The franchise’s fortunes changed dramatically in the 1990s under general manager Lou Lamoriello and coach Jacques Lemaire, who built the Devils around a disciplined, defense-first system known as the “trap.” Led by Hall of Fame goaltender Martin Brodeur, one of hockey’s all-time greats, captain Scott Stevens, defenseman Scott Niedermayer, and forwards Claude Lemieux and John MacLean, the Devils captured their first Stanley Cup in 1995, stunning the heavily favored Detroit Red Wings in a four-game sweep. New Jersey added two more championships in 2000 and 2003, with stars like Patrik Eliáš, Jason Arnott, and Petr Sýkora providing offensive punch alongside the legendary defense and goaltending core. Brodeur set NHL records for wins and shutouts during his career, cementing his status as one of the greatest goalies in history. After the championship era, the Devils returned to the Stanley Cup Final in 2012 led by Ilya Kovalchuk, Zach Parise, and goaltender Brodeur, ultimately falling to the Los Angeles Kings. Recent seasons have seen a rebuild around young stars like Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, and defenseman Dougie Hamilton, with Hughes setting franchise scoring records in 2023 as the Devils returned to the playoffs with one of the NHL’s fastest, most exciting teams. From Brodeur’s dominance to modern offensive firepower, New Jersey’s history blends defensive mastery, championship pedigree, and the evolution of a once-struggling franchise into a perennial contender.

Favorite New Jersey Devils Hockey Legends

Martin Brodeur  |  Scott Stevens  |  Scott Niedermayer  |  Patrik Elias  |  Ken Daneyko  |  John MacLean  |  Claude Lemieux  |  Brian Rafalski  |  Bobby Holik  |  Zach Parise