It’s a fact that the Achilles Heel of the New Jersey Devils is their defense. There’s no denying that. There are redeemable qualities. Sami Vatanen is a decent number one defenseman. Will Butcher is an amazing young blueliner who can score with the best of them. Damon Severson showed his potential two seasons ago. That’s, um, that’s about it.
Ben Lovejoy was not bad last season, but we know what he is. Andy Greene is nowhere near the seasons where he got a Norris Trophy vote. Mirco Mueller‘s ceiling keeps getting closer to the floor, and that’s if he can stay healthy.