Devils' Johnny Kovacevic: Dealt to New Jersey

Montreal traded Kovacevic to the Devils in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick Sunday.

Kovacevic spent the last two seasons in Montreal, totaling nine goals and 28 points in 139 contests. The 26-year-old averaged 16:31 of ice time with 83 blocked shots and 74 hits during the 2023-24 season. He should compete for a bottom-four role with the Devils.