Jacob Josefson has been trying to find his place in New Jersey since he broke into the NHL in the 2010-11 season. Now, at age 24 after several years of stagnant development, the 2015-16 season looks to be Josefson's last big chance to establish a role on a roster that has cleared out its veterans.
One of the biggest themes of this Devils off-season has been the youth movement throughout the organization. The team declined to re-sign (or bought out) a number of 30-something veteran UFAs, made moves to bring in several younger players, hired the youngest head coach in the NHL, and, as you may recall, had their 73-year-old GM of 28 years step back from his role and later depart for Toronto.