Historically, the New Jersey Devils have always utilized the trade route to obtain foundational talent. We all know about the organization’s most significant and memorable trades, like the Tom Kurvers deal that got New Jersey the 1st-round pick they used to draft Scott Niedermayer, or more recent transactions like the infamous “One for One” swap that brought Taylor Hall to the franchise. For better or worse, the ramifications of these trades have left their marks on the organization. Some pivotal building blocks that helped the Devils win championships came through trades, while others set the team back for years.
New Jersey Devils: 5 Blockbuster Trades That Almost Happened
