To clarify before delving into this topic, it must be acknowledged that the New Jersey Devils are just two games into their 2019-20 season, but concerns have sharply escalated after things went awry. As we all know, the Devils had their most epic collapse in years during the home opener on Friday night, after blowing a 4-0 lead and losing in a shootout to the Winnipeg Jets. The next night, they were utterly embarrassed by the Buffalo Sabres, getting torched 7-2.
A lot of factors didn’t go New Jersey’s way during their first two games. One of the more prominent issues can be traced back to the head coach, John Hynes.