Jack Hughes and New Jersey Devils 5 Greatest Offensive Seasons Ever
By Nick Villano
4. 2008-09 Zach Parise: 45 goals, 49 assists, 94 points
Zach Parise hit the scene running and lifted the Devils offensively when the team desperately needed a star. The defensive superstars were long gone. However, the Devils wanted to salvage the end of Martin Brodeur’s career. Parise was great just about immediately. He had two 30-goal seasons in his first three seasons. In season four, he took it up a notch.
Parise scored 45 goals, tied for second most in Devils history. He had 94 points, once again second most in franchise history. When it comes to offensive point shares, Parise is tied for the most in Devils history. His 9.9 is only matched by the player who ended up as number one on this list.
This is one of the best offensive players in franchise history playing his best season. He scored nine goals in the season’s first 10 games. He made it clear that this was going to be a special season.
Most Devils fans have a bad taste in their mouths when it comes to Parise. He left in about the worst way possible (well, maybe not THE worst way). However, the Devils had some great years from Parise. This was by far his best, and one of the best in franchise history.