With all the negativity surrounding the New Jersey Devils after their latest loss to the Florida Panthers, it is certainly something to mention concerns about our strategy. Having seen the coaching structure for more than four seasons, this is the beginning of many concerns about head coach John Hynes and assistant coach Rick Kowalsky running the team. One of the biggest concerns from a fan standpoint it absolutely stinks is Hynes not building team line chemistry, stability, defensive structure, and special teams.
Defensive Structure:
There is something there, but not enough physical, gritty, and insufficient substance to keeping opposing teams out of the defensive zone.