One of the last three remaining players from the 2012 run to the Stanley Cup has been traded. Adam Henrique is no longer a New Jersey Devil. Does it sting? Yes, it does. Will this trade pay off? All signs on paper point to yes. Did this trade have to happen? The answer, is yes.
Let’s be real here. As New Jersey Devils fans, Adam Henrique has a special place in our hearts. His historic OT goal, which sent the hated rival Rangers home while the team went to the Stanley Cup, has been watched thousands of times by fans.