The New Jersey Devils are 8-1-0 to start the season, currently in the midst of an eight-game heater. Superstar center Jack Hughes is coming off a two-goal performance against the Colorado Avalanche that was capped off by an overtime winner. This should be a strictly positive zone when it comes to narrative speaking around the Devils.
Yet, we still hear those in the national media talking about why this isn’t the true New Jersey Devils team. There are a few different narratives going around to disparage this start, including that Jack Hughes isn’t as good as advertised.