The New Jersey Devils will look like a very different team this opening night than a season ago. They bid farewell to several players, especially at the trade deadline, including some beloved veterans.
However, the Devils had one of the best offseasons of any team in the league.
They added forwards, acquired much-needed improvements to their weak defense, and grew stronger at the goaltending position.
Let’s dive into some of the most notable roster changes and what they mean for the Devils this upcoming season.
Dougie Hamilton
The Devils’ big signing of the offseason, Dougie Hamilton is one of the best defenseman in hockey and will definitely improve New Jersey’s defense immensely.