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New Jersey Devils Make Right Move Signing Scott Wedgewood

New Jersey Devils goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) clears the puck from the crease against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The New Jersey Devils have a backup goalie problem. They’ve tried for years to fix it within the system, but after buying out Cory Schneider last season, it seemed to finally get fixed when they signed Corey Crawford to a two-year deal. Pairing him with Mackenzie Blackwood gave them an elite duo that could actually have them competing every single night.