The Devils didn't really make many big splashes during the 2015 offseason via trade or free agency. With the team needing a fresh start and a new direction, incoming GM Ray Shero focused on cleaning out the roster and starting to evaluate what the Devils had with some of the organization's younger players. Beyond the swap for Kyle Palmieri at the NHL Draft, the Devils were mostly silent as the summer progressed. The thinking was that the Devils would be focusing on seeing what they had within the organization as the team started on a much-needed rebuild.
A Tale of Two Signings: Stempniak Thrives while Tlusty Struggles
