The New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, and New York Rangers head into 2022 in very different situations.
The Devils are the definition of a rebuilding team. They’re one of the worst in the league, but are headed in the right direction, slowly but surely.
They have a great young core including some wonderful prospects waiting in the wings and were able to acquire some real talent during the offseason.
The Islanders are the total opposite.
They aren’t in the best shape right now because of a COVID outbreak that was mishandled by the league as well as disappointing play to begin the season, but they’ve established themselves as one of the best teams in the league over the past couple of years, especially after making it to the Eastern Conference Final two years in a row.