NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 13: Mackenzie Blackwood #29 of the New Jersey Devils makes the third period save on Justin Abdelkader #8 of the Detroit Red Wings at the Prudential Center on February 13, 2020 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Red Wings 4-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
With taxi squads, PTO contracts could be important for the Devils.
There are some subtle changes to how the NHL is going to work this season. Obviously, the two biggest changes come with a shortened season (56 games) and a change in divisions (the New Jersey Devils will play in the East Division, switching out Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets for Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres).