Elite Sports NY · Dec 1, 2017
Lose a Devil, gain a savior: Why the Adam Henrique trade had to happen
NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 16: Adam Henrique #14 of the New Jersey Devils in action against the Philadelphia Flyers on March 16, 2017 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Flyers 6-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)Thursday’s trade by the New Jersey Devils has put a bad taste in fans’ mouths as fan-favorite Adam Henrique was dealt.
One of the last three remaining players from the 2012 run to the Stanley Cup has been traded. Adam Henrique is no longer a New Jersey Devil. Does it sting? Yes, it does. Will this trade pay off? All signs on paper point to yes. Did this trade have to happen? The answer, is yes.