Tom Fitzgerald hasn't had as much success as his predecessor at the NHL Draft. Where has Fitzgerald gone wrong for the New Jersey Devils when it comes to prospect development?
New Jersey Devils v New York Islanders | Bruce Bennett/GettyImagesOne of the keys of the Ray Shero era with the New Jersey Devils is quality drafting. Shero as the Devils’ GM was very good at picking the right players in the NHL Draft. He avoided most busts, and he took some chances in the later rounds that hit the nail on the head. Shero got Jesper Bratt in the sixth round, Yegor Sharangovich in the fifth round, Fabian Zetterlund in the third round, and Mackenzie Blackwood in the second round. On top of that, he had…
