Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Graves (27): (Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)
Before we get into Ryan Graves, let’s rewind. It’s the 2019 NHL offseason, and the New Jersey Devils are raising their hands in victory. They screamed from the rooftops how they won the offseason, and nobody was particularly close. Often Devils fans would hear how the team added the “best prospect, the best non-NHL player, one of the best defensemen, and more” that year. Then, the season started. The Devils never addressed the left side of the defense or the backup goaltender position, putting too much pressure on Cory Schneider.