Forward Blake Coleman first joined the New Jersey Devils during the 2016-17 campaign and hasn’t looked back. No, that year wasn’t necessarily memorable for the 2011 third-round draft pick, nor was it for a Devils team that finished in last place for the Eastern Conference standings.
Still, No. 20 quickly transformed into a fan favorite and not just for his gritty and entertaining play on the ice.
Fans may have noticed that Coleman is typically associated with pickles and pickle juice-isms over social media and the affiliation has even made its way into the Devils’ in-game entertainment.