Projecting New Jersey Devils Forward Production For 2023-24
It may not seem like it, but preseason and training camp are just around the corner for the New Jersey Devils. We will compare every qualified player’s goals and points from 2022-23 to what we predict they will score in 23-24.
Nathan Bastian
22-23: 6 Goals, 15 points
23-24: 7 Goals, 17 points
Jesper Bratt
22-23: 32 goals, 73 points
23-24: 35 goals, 78 points
Erik Haula
22-23: 14 goals, 41 points
23-24: 14 goals, 42 points
Nico Hischier
22-23: 31 goals, 80 points
23-24: 32 goals, 81 points
Alexander Holtz
22-23: 3 goals, and 4 points
23-24: 13 goals, 17 points (He would need to earn a spot in the starting lineup.)
Jack Hughes set the @NJDevils single-season point record and was one point shy of the century mark last season.
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) August 9, 2023
Will Hughes hit 100 next season?#NHLTopPlayers | #NJDevils pic.twitter.com/4MolwGWGfv
Jack Hughes
22-23: 43 goals, 99 points
23-24: 45 goals, 104 points
Curtis Lazar (played with the Vancouver Canucks before the trade deadline)
22-23: 3 goals, 5 points
23-24: 3 goals, 5 points
Michael McLeod
22-23: 4 goals, 26 points
23-24: 4 goals, 27 points
Timo Meier was an OUTSTANDING power forward in 2022-23.
— Vinnie Parise (@VinnieParise) August 18, 2023
The #NJDevils only had him from the trade deadline on.
This year, I can’t wait to see what he does with a full training camp/preseason + having one of Jack Hughes or Nico Hischier down the middle. https://t.co/KsKT8GPQbX
Timo Meier (acquired from the San Jose Sharks before playing for the Red and Black)
22-23: 40 goals, 66 points
23-24: 42 goals, 69 points
Dawson Mercer
22-23: 27 goals, 56 points
23-24: 30 goals, 60 points
Tomas Nosek (added in the offseason from Boston)
22-23: 7 goals,18 points
23-24: 7 goals,19 points.
Ondrej Palat
22-23: 8 goals, 23 points
23-24: 14 goals, 39 points
Chris Tierney (free agent addition from Montreal)
22-23: 3 goals, 10 points
23-24: 3 goals, 11 points
Very good choice. Tyler Toffoli had an excellent season last year. He's a legit TOP6 winger & very strong playedriver at both ends of the ice. https://t.co/hY9mjq4Ryx pic.twitter.com/m4Wdy5IenU
— Andy & Rono (@ARHockeyStats) August 8, 2023
Tyler Toffoli
22-23: 34 goals, 73 points
23-24: 40 goals, 75 points
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The Conclusion
If you take a look at the depth players, they do have some stagnant-looking numbers. On the contrary, they will come up clutch in key situations at various times on the forward lines. The key cogs from the Jack Hughes to the Timo Meiers show stability, and certainty in scoring depth that can certainly yield a high-powered offense. Jack Hughes will be the leader in points while Dawson Mercer eclipses 30 goals again and hits 60 points, while Ondrej Palat has a nice bounce-back year in playing over 55 Games Played.