Free Agent Profile: Mike Hoffman, Power Play Specialist
Introduction In 2019-20, the New Jersey Devils were flat out bad. The team held a record of 29 wins, 30 losses, and 12 overtime and shootout losses. Even despite the
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Free Agent Profile: Craig Smith, Vastly Underrated Depth Forward
Introduction Our free agent profile series has largely focused on defensemen, as that is not only the biggest need for the New Jersey Devils but also the strength of the
Free Agent Profile: Tyson Barrie, Two-Way, Scoring Defenseman
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a bizarre situation. The team seems good, but never good enough to win it all for a fan base that has been impatiently waiting
Free Agent Profile: Derek Forbort, Former Los Angeles Kings’ Defenseman
Introduction Derek Forbort is a 28-year old defenseman from Duluth, Minnesota. He has played five years in the NHL since being selected 15th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in
Free Agent Profile: Braden Holtby, Overrated Washington Capitals’ Goaltender
Introduction There’s a saying in hockey, goalies are weird. One season they will be at a Vezina Trophy caliber level, stopping almost every shot that comes their way. And the
Free Agent Profile: Sami Vatanen, Reunion on the Horizon?
Surprise surprise, we are covering another defenseman in our 2020 Free Agent Profile series. Today, we analyze former New Jersey Devil, Sami Vatanen. Though Vatanen is right-handed, he is still
Free Agent Profile: Radko Gudas, “Tough-Guy” Defenseman
Introduction The early theme of our free agent profile series here at Devils Army Blog is defensemen. This is for a good reason, as it’s an area where the New
Free Agent Profile: Alex Galchenyuk, Possession-Driving Forward
Introduction The New Jersey Devils have three main needs that they could potentially address through free agency. These being a top-six winger, a left-handed defenseman, and a backup goaltender. There
Free Agent Profile: Robin Lehner, Underrated Vegas Netminder
Introduction Up until a few years ago, Robin Lehner was not thought about much. He was nothing more than a young starting goaltender who did not seem to reach his
Free Agent Profile: Justin Schultz, Veteran Right-Handed Defenseman
Introduction Justin Schultz is a 30-year-old free agent defenseman coming off of the last year of his contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Drafted in the second-round of the 2008 entry