3 Free Agents That Fit the Devils' Offseason Needs - The Hockey Writers New Jersey Devils Latest News, Analysis & More

As the disappointing 2023-24 season finishes for the New Jersey Devils, the sights are now set on a pivotal offseason. Going into the season, New Jersey was considered a Stanley Cup contender, but after a plethora of disappointments, fans are disgruntled. New Jersey's luck with injuries derailed the season early on, with their key players such as Nico Hischier, Jack Hughes, Timo Meier, Dougie Hamilton, and Ondrej Palat missing a combined 81 games. Furthermore, to replace the likes of veteran defensemen in Hamilton, Damon Severson, and Ryan Graves, the Devils chose to rely on two rookie defensemen Luke Hughes and Simon Nemec.