The New Jersey Devils season is officially over now that the NHL and the player’s association agreed to a 24-team tournament to get into the playoffs. The Devils are one of seven teams that aren’t going to continue their season after a months-long layoff. This will put the team on ice for a possible 10+ months until next season. It’s tough to think about, but it’s even worse without closure for this season. So, like most eulogies, we attempt to put to rest the worst Devils season of all time.
Here lies the tenure of Ray Shero. He of the one-for-one trade that made Devils fans believe again, Shero made some of the shrewdest moves of all time.