The NHL Trade Deadline is approaching quickly (less than two weeks away at time of writing) and our New Jersey Devils have to decide: do they buy, sell or stand pat? Now most teams at the deadline don’t really stand pat; there’s usually at least a minor move or two, even if it’s just a depth player being sold off for a 7th rounder or vice versa.
Jersey’s Team finds itself in a tough position at the moment; while only sitting 5 points out of the last playoff spot, there are teams around them with games in hand, teams around them playing more consistent hockey, and a couple of teams that have both of those advantages.