NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 06: The New Jersey Devils honored Dr. John J McMullen prior to the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Prudential Center on January 6, 2017 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
There’s a unique story behind every sports team’s name, with the New Jersey Devils being no exception. The franchise originated in Kansas City as the Scouts. From their inception in 1974, they only lasted for two seasons, over which they won just 27 contests. The team would then relocate to Denver, Colorado, and were renamed the Rockies, where they played until 1982, only averaging a .