Preseason games may not mean much with respect to results. They mean a whole lot when it comes to evaluating talent. While both rosters are a mix of NHL players, hopeful NHL players, or players to fill out a roster; how someone performs in preseason games can make a difference between making the roster or not. At the least, the coaches can collect tape and data on a player and use it to understand what they could do. A stand out player that is not already an established NHLer, like a prospect, does get consideration as to whether he can play in the NHL.
Should Jesper Bratt Start 2017-18 with the New Jersey Devils?
