While 2017-18 was a step in the right direction for the New Jersey Devils, their early playoff elimination showed that the team still isn’t a true contender quite yet. The narratives of the defense, young forwards continuing to progress, and possible issues in net have already been discussed; one story line from last season that has floated a bit under the radar is that of Marcus Johansson. General Manager Ray Shero acquired MoJo (or MarJo whichever you prefer) for a pair of draft picks prior to last season, and the expectation was that he would help to shore up New Jersey’s top 6.
What to do With Marcus Johansson
