Ahead of the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery, it is time to look back five years and evaluate how the New Jersey Devils draft picks in 2017 turned out. Nico Hischier has been great. Read on to find out about the other ten selections.
Should Gagner remain with Detroit after this season, he would presumably remain in his role as a bottom-six defensive forward who can chip in depth scoring and be a leader and role-model for the young Red Wings roster.
Gone are the days where a 3-1 lead for the Devils was a sure victory. Now they can’t even reliably protect a 4 goal lead. While goaltending and coaching may be the main issues with this team, the Devils are also lacking in defensively competent forwards.
After two years of being active ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline, General Manager Tom Fitzgerald did very little for the New Jersey Devils in 2022. What follows is a general reaction to the lack of action.