This season, New Jersey Devils' general manager Tom Fitzgerald strategically improved the team by trading for goaltenders Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen and signing defensemen Brett Pesce and Brenden Dillon. Initially, the team performed impressively and positioned themselves as playoff contenders. However, injuries to critical players, especially Jack Hughes, have strained their performance and morale. Currently, the Devils hold third place in the Metro Division, facing competition from the Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets. Projections indicate they might secure a playoff spot with 94 points as they head into the crucial final games of the regular season.
General manager Tom Fitzgerald made significant moves in the offseason, trading for goaltenders Markstrom and Allen, and signing defensemen Pesce and Dillon, enhancing the Devils' roster.
Despite early-season success and being a top contender, injuries to key players, notably Jack Hughes, have impacted the Devils' performance and playoff position.
The New Jersey Devils currently sit third in the Metro Division with 76 points, facing stiff competition from the Carolina Hurricanes and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
As they navigate the final stretch of the regular season, projections suggest the Devils are likely to reach the playoffs with around 94 points.
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