The New Jersey Devils go into this season with very few expectations.
New Jersey Devils (32-36-14, 7th in the Metropolitan division)
Coach: John Hynes (1st season with Devils)
Key Departures: Jaromir Jagr, Bryce Salvador, Martin Havlat, Lou Lamerillo, Marek Zidlicky
Key Additions: Lee Stempniak, Jiri Tlusty, Tyler Kennedy
Key Player: Cory Schneider
Cory Schneider is one of the more underrated goaltenders in the NHL and could be a strong pick for the Vezina trophy this year if he stays healthy. The sad part about his situation is that the Devils aren’t going to be making the playoffs for a little while, which could put him out of his prime before they are competitive again.