Insider believes Devils’ GM hands were tied at NHL Trade Deadline

A notable insider believes that there's a plausible and very reasonable explanation for the New Jersey Devils' inaction at this year's NHL trade deadline.

Nov 30, 2021; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils executive vice president/general managerTom Fitzgerald, addresses the media about the contract extension of New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) before the start of the game against the San Jose Sharks at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images | Tom Horak-Imagn ImagesOne of the biggest criticisms at the 2026 NHL trade deadline was the New Jersey Devils' seeming lack of action.

While the Devils did pull off a couple of moves, they weren’t exactly what fans had…