On October 7, the New Jersey Devils announced that they have signed Luke Glendening to a One-year contract for the 2025-26 season. He received an average annual value (AAV) of $775,000.
Before training camp started, the Devils signed Glendening to a professional tryout (PTO). Obviously, he had a strong impact to receive a contract for the 2025-26 season.
This season will be Glendening’s 13th in the NHL. Over his last 12 seasons, he has played for three different teams: the Detroit Red Wings, Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning. He has played a total of 864 games and has registered 166 points, including 83 goals and 83 assists. Additionally, he has played in 50 playoff games and recorded ten points, via six goals and four assists. The Devils have several veteran players, but they are getting a strong, experienced player in Glendening.
In the preseason with the Devils, Glendening played in six games, scoring one goal and recording one assist. He performed well with New Jersey in the preseason; He also fits into the team for the regular season.
The Devils are already a few ahead due to injury to start the season. On the Opening night scheduleStefan Noesen is listed as injured and Marc McLaughlin is listed on injured reserve. With the absence of these two forwards, New Jersey needs a few players to step up. This is where Glendening will fit in nicely. He’ll likely play with the bottom-six moving forward, and he’ll add great depth on the third or fourth line.
Devils open the season on October 9
The Devils open the season on the road, taking on the Carolina Hurricanes on October 9 at 7:30 PM EDT. This will be a matchup to watch as the two teams last faced off in the playoffs. Carolina knocked out the Devils in five games in the first round, so New Jersey needs to be on their A-game to start the season.
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