Projecting The New Jersey Devils’ Protection List Ahead Of Saturday’s Deadline
This Saturday, NHL teams will need to submit their protection lists, just four days ahead of the July 21st NHL Expansion Draft. So, based on the guidelines set forth by
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New Jersey Devils Acquire Top-Four Defenseman Ryan Graves
The New Jersey Devils started their offseason yesterday evening when they announced the acquisition of Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Graves. In return, the Avalanche are receiving forward Mikhail Maltsev and
Why The New Jersey Devils Should Stay Away From Vladimir Tarasenko
It was announced a couple days ago that St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko has officially requested a trade. Per Jeremy Rutherford of the Athletic, the reasoning for the request
External Options At Goaltender, Despite The Re-Signing Scott Wedgewood
On Tuesday, the New Jersey Devils announced the team re-signed veteran goaltender Scott Wedgewood to a two-way, one-year $825,000 contract. Given this is a two-way contract, as well as Wedgewood’s
Examining The New Jersey Devils Restricted Free Agents
Our latest examined the New Jersey Devils’ nine current unrestricted free agents (UFAs). Now, we will take a look at the 13 restricted free agents (RFAs) the team will have
Examining The New Jersey Devils Unrestricted Free Agents
It is now officially the offseason for 30 of the now 32 NHL teams. The first step of the offseason for most teams? Deciding which of their own free agents
Why Have The New Jersey Devils Struggled For So Long? Simple: Drafting
The New Jersey Devils have qualified for the NHL playoffs once in the last nine years and twice in the past 11. Over this 11-year time period, the Devils have
Devils Draft Series: Simon Edvinsson, Top European Defenseman
Profile After analyzing two forward prospects, we will examine a defenseman for the first time in this series. Specifically, six-foot-five, 207 pound Simon Edvinsson. The Swedish defenseman is a left-handed
Devils Draft Series: Fabian Lysell, Electric Swedish Wing
Profile One of the more recent rapid-risers up many draft boards is the Swedish-born Fabian Lysell. He is an 18-year old, right-shot who plays the right-wing. Lysell is listed at
Devils Draft Series: Aatu Räty, Former Consensus Number One Pick
Introduction It is that time of year again, folks! The 2021 NHL Entry Draft is less than a month away. Like last season, I will be churning out draft profiles