NJ Advance Media is looking at the Devils' depth charts for center, left wing, right wing, defense and goalie as they prepare for the start of the 2018-19 season.
Here's an in-depth look at the defensemen that will be competing to fill out the Devils' blue line in the NHL and AHL. While Sami Vatanen is firmly locked atop the depth chart, Will Butcher and Mirco Mueller will be among the players vying for bigger roles this season, while others will look for the chance to make the NHL jump.