Ryan Schmelzer: One of Utica Comets’ 3 Veteran players | Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The AHL Development Rule is one of the reasons why there is so much roster turnover in the AHL and why NHL teams like the New Jersey Devils sign and move players. This post looks at that rule, identifies the veterans on the Utica Comets, and what it means for … [Read more...] about The Utica Comets by the AHL Development Rule and Its Impacts on the Devils
The New Jersey Devils Need More Scoring from Their Supporting Cast This Season
Both of these guys need to be better this upcoming season. | Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After missing the playoffs by 10 points last season, the Devils will need more scoring from their role and depth players in order to close and exceed that gap in 2024-25. When the 2023-24 season gets looked back on and discussed for the New Jersey … [Read more...] about The New Jersey Devils Need More Scoring from Their Supporting Cast This Season
DitD & Open Post – 7/17/24: A Great Contract Edition
New Jersey Devils Left Wing Jack Hughes (86) skates in on a penalty shot during third period National Hockey League action between the New Jersey Devils and Ottawa Senators on April 6, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. | Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 7/17/24 Here are … [Read more...] about DitD & Open Post – 7/17/24: A Great Contract Edition
Should the Devils Add One More Depth Forward?
Tyler Johnson could make sense as a depth option for the Devils | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Devils might be wise to add one more depth forward, but is there anyone out there on the open market worth considering? There’s an old saying that you can’t have too much depth. New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald should feel confident in the moves that he has … [Read more...] about Should the Devils Add One More Depth Forward?
New Jersey Devils Prospect Update: Three Unsigned Prospects who Need to Take the Next Step this Season
If Samu has another level in his game, this would be a good time to take that step. | Photo by Andrew Mordzynski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After a series of trades, departures and graduations, the Devils prospect pool has been thinning out. Here are three that really need to show something this season. Prospect development is not always linear. Sometimes … [Read more...] about New Jersey Devils Prospect Update: Three Unsigned Prospects who Need to Take the Next Step this Season