Two seasons ago, the New Jersey Devils acquired a skilled, right-handed, puck-moving defenseman in Sami Vatanen. Recognizing his team needed an upgrade on the backend, Devils’ general manager Ray Shero shipped fan-favorite Adam Henrique along with Joe Blandisi and a 3rd-round pick in the 2018 NHL Draft to the Anaheim Ducks for Vatanen. Eventually, the Devils got another 3rd-round pick back when Henrique re-signed. The deal has been good for both sides, but with Vatanen entering the final year of his contract, should he be in the mix as part of the Devils future?
New Jersey Devils Can’t Replace What Sami Vatanen Brings On and Off The Ice
