Last summer, people didn't expect much out of Johnathan Kovacevic. Fast-forward a year, and he has transformed himself into one of the best defenders.

The New Jersey Devils have announced that they have signed defenseman Jonathan Kovacevic to a five-year, $20 million extension that carries him through the 2029-30 season. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

Traded to New Jersey by the Montreal Canadiens on June 30, 2024, in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, Kovacevic arrived without much fanfare.

The New Jersey Devils traded for Johnathan Kovacevic before the 2024-25 season. New Jersey wanted to rework its blueline, while the Montreal Canadiens were tweaking theirs. NEWSLETTERS ...

New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic (knee) underwent surgery on Thursday and will not be ready for the start of training camp. The 27-year-old missed the team's final two playoff ...

On paper, the roster looks like a far more capable playoff team than the one eliminated by Carolina in five games this spring ...

Mar 4, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic (8) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the New Jersey Devils at the American Airlines Center.

The New Jersey Devils signed defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic to a contract extension at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. Kovacevic joined the Devils from the Montreal Canadiens through trade in the ...

The New Jersey Devils were without defensemen Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon and Johnathan Kovacevic against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. Hughes and Dillon each ...

New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic answers five random questions for The Hockey News. There may not have been a bigger surprise for the New Jersey Devils this season than defenseman ...

Hughes and Kovacevic will be the team’s biggest free agents, but their strong performances could lead to the elder pricing himself out of New Jersey.

Mar 4, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic (8) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the New Jersey Devils at the American Airlines Center.