Why the Devils’ signing of Connor Brown could be a game changer come playoff time

The New Jersey Devils secured Connor Brown in a long-term deal this offseason. The move emphasizes depth, experience, and postseason poise over a marquee name.

Vegas Golden Knights v Edmonton Oilers - Game Four | Leila Devlin/GettyImagesThe New Jersey Devils made a solid signing this offseason. Connor Brown isn’t a household name, but after two consecutive seasons of deep playoff runs with the Edmonton Oilers—each ending just shy of a Stanley Cup championship— he has established himself as one of the more underrated postseason performers in the NHL.

In 20 playoff games this past season, Brown posted a career-high nine points (five goals, four assists). While his first season with the Oilers…