I know what you’re thinking, it’s a weird title: “New Jersey Devils Finally Look to Veteran Presence”. It’s a weird title to hear because ever since Zach Parise’s departure and Ilya Kovalchuk deporting himself to the KHL, it has felt like the Devils have bandaged their roster with overpaid players that are passed their prime.
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Then comes Devils GM Ray Shero.
Shero, with the help of coach John Hynes, have begun to bolster the Devils roster with younger, faster, puck-moving players. While, at the same time, shedding the roster of older players that have no long term upside.