We’re going into full offseason mode for the New Jersey Devils, now that it looks like the season won’t start until at best mid May. There’s no chance the Devils will be able to finish off those final 13 games, which might be for the best. In the most tumultuous season in franchise history, it’s only fitting to end things earlier than expected.
So, let’s jump right into the NHL Draft, something that can get us excited while we wait for real hockey to resume. The Devils appear to have three 1st-round picks, which will fall in the sixth spot (their own pick), the 10th spot (Arizona Coyotes’ pick acquired in the Taylor Hall trade) and the 17th spot (Vancouver Canucks pick acquired in the Blake Coleman trade).