The Devils got some production from unexpected sources last year such as Bernier and Gomez. However, having unlikely players step up is something that happens almost every year. Who could it be this year?
Paradoxically (great word to start an article on isn't it), the unexpected is anything but unexpected in an NHL season. We has seasons that fit that description from Steve Bernier and Scott Gomez last season and, to a lesser degree, even Jordin Tootoo. But the fact that players like this emerged during the season is anything but unexpected. In fact, it's mundane.