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The selection of Stefan Matteau with the No. 29 pick on Friday night in Pittsburgh came a little more than a week after the Devils lost to the Los Angeles Kings in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals.
Friday night marks one of the best events of the NHL offseason. It's the first chance for teams to start their offseason. Aside from the draft picks, there is a good chance a handful of big trades go down as well.
Now that we've officially entered the offseason, it's time to turn to a few of the top stories that will be dominating hockey headlines throughout the summer.
It appears NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman could soon make Newark Mayor Cory Booker a very happy man.
Zach Parise crossed the Rangers' off his free agent wishlist by stating there's "no way" he'd join the Rangers.
With the Los Angeles Kings celebrating their first Stanley Cup win in franchise history Monday night, the Devils were forced to settle for less.
Martin Brodeur is leaning toward returning next season, but if this year's Stanley Cup proves to be his last, the future Hall of Famer who wears number 30 will have played in 30 Final games, going 17 and 13.
Just two wins shy of his 4th Stanley Cup, Martin Brodeur has clearly stated he would like to return next year.
Martin Brodeur isn't entertaining thoughts of retirement or representing any team but the Devils, whom he hopes to lead back to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Against the ropes, any mistake may be enough to beat you. The Devils found that out about 10 minutes into Game 6.
A year ago, New Jersey was left to figure out how the club missed the playoffs for the first time since 1996. Now the Devils will have to face the possibility they will have to replace Martin Brodeur and Zach Parise.
The Los Angeles Kings' 45-year Stanley Cup quest ended in a triumphant flourish of blood, sweat and power-play goals. After missing two chances to claim the title last week, the long-suffering Kings are NHL champions for the first time.
Momentum is the most nebulous of commodities. The Devils have it right now as they prepare for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the previously impenetrable Los Angeles Kings.
The Milwaukee Bucks snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 116-99 victory over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets.
Owen Tippett scored two goals and added an assist in the Flyers 5-3 win over the Devils on Saturday night.
The Tampa Bay Lighting beat the New York Rangers 4-1 Saturday to extend their winning streak to seven games.
The Knicks advanced to the knockout round of the NBA Cup, beating the Bucks 118-111 on Friday night.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-103 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
Mika Zibanejad scored two power-play goals to help the New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Friday.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 4–3 on Friday.
Jake Allen stopped 42 shots for his 29th career shutout and Arseny Gritsyuk scored twice in the Devils' 5-0 win over the Sabres on Friday.
NYCFC will be looking for its second MLS Cup appearance in five seasons when it takes on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami FC in the Eastern Conference Final tonight.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday due to rain and a bit of wintry weather far north and west that may impact holiday travel.
This Small Business Saturday, events were held across the Tri-State Area to help support local stores that have struggled this year due to high costs brought on by tariffs.
Several people were taken into custody Saturday in Lower Manhattan after what police sources call an unscheduled anti-ICE demonstration.
A vehicle involved in a street takeover that led to violence in Queens has been seized as the search for suspects continues, New York City police sources said.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday due to rain and a bit of wintry weather far north and west that may impact holiday travel.
The First Alert Weather team is tracking chances for rain, snow or a wintry mix heading into next week.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
New York City and the surrounding area have some rain in the weather forecast today as we head into Thanksgiving and the holiday weekend.
NYC has some wet and windy weather in the forecast this week. Will it impact the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and holiday travel?
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday due to rain and a bit of wintry weather far north and west that may impact holiday travel.
Two sisters were killed in a Thanksgiving house fire in Orange, N.J., while helping their disabled father escape, the Essex County prosecutor's office says.
The First Alert Weather team is tracking chances for rain, snow or a wintry mix heading into next week.
Jersey City Police Sgt. Andrew LaBruno appeared virtually in court Wednesday on charges of sexually assaulting a child.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
The life of a 17-year-old Locust Valley High School basketball player was saved on the court, thanks to an extraordinary team of coaches, teachers, paramedics and doctors.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
14 porch pirate suspects allegedly hacked computer systems to find out when phones and electronics would be delivered to the homes of Verizon and AT&T customers on Long Island.
At Hofstra University, drivers are strapping on simulation goggles and grabbing the wheel to learn how to navigate treacherous whiteout conditions.
President Trump posted on social media that Venezuela's airspace should be considered as "closed in its entirety."
The Trump administration on Friday directed officials to pause all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
"Any document signed" by Biden with an autopen "is hereby terminated," President Trump said.
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul is encouraging shoppers to invest in their communities this Small Business Saturday.
A National Guard member died in the wake of the shooting near the White House, President Trump said.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The Milwaukee Bucks snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 116-99 victory over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets.
Owen Tippett scored two goals and added an assist in the Flyers 5-3 win over the Devils on Saturday night.
The Tampa Bay Lighting beat the New York Rangers 4-1 Saturday to extend their winning streak to seven games.
The Knicks advanced to the knockout round of the NBA Cup, beating the Bucks 118-111 on Friday night.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-103 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
A special education teacher in Queens came up with the idea for her students, who have autism and a range of intellectual disabilities.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is beginning the arduous task of rebuilding after it was destroyed by a fire earlier this month.
Long-awaited repairs are in the works for the Shore Parkway Promenade, a beloved waterfront pedestrian path in Brooklyn.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for November 29 at 7:30 p.m.
A street in Queens was renamed Saturday to honor the victim of a deadly crash earlier this year.
Award-winning British playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard has died.
Despite the economic uncertainty this holiday season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday.
Many small businesses say they've struggled this year because of high costs brought on by tariffs. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has a look at Small Business Saturday events in Brooklyn.
