The New Jersey Devils were a surprise to all last season. Not only did they finally make the playoffs for the first time in five years, but they had the third-best record in the NHL and they beat the New York Rangers in the playoffs. It honestly could not have gone better.
So many players answered questions in 2022-23. Jack Hughes showed he was a true superstar and one of the best players in the league. Nico Hischier was a Selke Trophy candidate who hit 80 points for the first time in his career.