How the New Jersey Devils can maximize Stefan Noesen in a lesser role

Carolina Hurricanes v New Jersey Devils - Game Three | Bruce Bennett/GettyImagesOne of the biggest questions for the New Jersey Devils heading into the new season that isn't related to Luke Hughes is how they plan on deploying their wingers.

For much of last season, veteran free agent signing Stefan Noesen platooned with Nico Hischier and Timo Meier on the top line, while a trio of Ondrej Palat, Jack Hughes, and Jesper Bratt filled in behind them.

As for the bottom-six, though? It was a trainwreck that frequently lacked any sort of chemistry, and their lack of production cost the Devils severely come playoff time.

With all of the aforementioned players returning (including Palat, apparently),…