The New Jersey Devils and Tampa Bay Lightning are on opposite sides of the NHL standings this season. Come last season, at this point in the season both teams were fighting for positioning in their respective divisions, and they ended up facing off in the first round of the NHL Playoffs.
This season has been the opposite for the Devils, while the Lightning look well on their way to the President’s Trophy. Being that these teams are taking different routes for the 2018-19 season makes them perfect trade partners.
Despite having the best record in the NHL, the Lightning could always use another piece to solidify their run to the Stanley Cup.