As the New Jersey Devils and 29 other NHL teams are in pre-season, this is the time of year where personnel, broadcasters, writers, and others involved in hockey start really preparing for the upcoming season. Everyone does their own things, but something is done. Today, I want to dwell a bit beyond the 2015-16 season. I want to discuss what the team's situation may look like this offseason. There are a few players who will be up for new deals by July 1, 2016. The Devils may not be legitimately good for some time, but these are the ones that arguably have the most to play for in the short-term.