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3 New Jersey Devils Who Will Set Career Highs In 2023-24

By Nick Villano

New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (91) celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators with New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier (96) and New Jersey Devils defenseman Ryan Graves (33) during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (91) celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators with New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier (96) and New Jersey Devils defenseman Ryan Graves (33) during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports /
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Timo Meier, New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier (96): Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

Timo Meier
Previous Career High: 76 points

The Devils and Timo Meier took some time to get acquainted. The power forward didn’t light the lamp at the same rate he did in San Jose. He did have nine goals in 21 games after he was traded to New Jersey, but he only had five assists. In the playoffs, he went scoreless for the first eight games of the postseason. He was contributing in other ways, but he needed to add offense. That’s why the Devils traded the premium they did to get him.

This season, Meier will have a legitimate role that’s established early in training camp. Even if Lindy Ruff is used to throwing his lines in a blender, we expect this team to fall into place and stick to a lineup. Meier will have time to build chemistry with either Jack Hughes or Nico Hischier. Add in either Toffoli, Mercer, or Bratt, and this is the formula for a career-high.

Meier just signed an eight-year extension with the Devils. Some players hit a wall after signing a new contract, but others are so excited for their new pact that they play better than ever. The Devils are hoping they haven’t seen the best of Meier, and they will put him in the best situation to succeed.

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The only issue that could hurt Meier’s point production is where he sits on the power play units. If he’s on that first unit with Luke and Jack Hughes, then he’s golden. If he’s on the second unit, the sheer lack of opportunity with the man advantage will hurt his overall point production. If he avoids that downfall, a career-high is in his future.

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