With most of the offseason moves completed by the New Jersey Devils and their division foes post NHL Draft and Free Agent Frenzy, let’s assess where this team lies when compared to the rest of the Metropolitan Division. There could be a shift in the standings going into the start of the new season. Given the nature of the Devils’ schedule, there will be some favorable and tougher matchups, but that mix of teams in the division will keep this team battle-tested.
After all the recent NHL Drafts and past and present additions and extensions, the New Jersey Devils have plenty of top skill, talent, grit, and depth with youth and veteran presence to make it through a really tough 82-game season.