New Jersey Devils Season Preview: Bold Predictions and Breakout Performers
By Nick Villano
6. What storyline are you most intrigued by?
Villano: My most intriguing storyline is the power play. Is it really as good as it looked in the season? If it is, this could be a legendary offensive team.
Parise: I am most intrigued by Nico Hischier. He is about as valuable to the Devils as Jack Hughes, but his lack of flash makes him a bit underrated. I can’t wait to watch him take a run at the Selke Trophy with Patrice Bergeron out of the league.
DeLuca: Hughes brothers’ first full season together. Who wouldn’t be intrigued by that? It’s going to be a lot of fun. Let’s Go Devils!
Borges Jr.: The most intriguing storyline heading into this season is: Will the Devils’ goaltending hold up? Vitek Vanecek and Akira Schmid were great last regular season. However, Vanecek was a borderline ECHL goalie in the playoffs, while Schmid showed he was still a rookie at some points. What Tom Fitzgerald might or might not do will be what Devils fans talk about until the end of the season.
Rice: Can the Devils stay as healthy as they were last season? Yes, Palat missed a big part of the season, and a few others missed a handful of games, but their health is most important to a successful season. they have all of the tools. That is the only thing that can derail this group, I think.
Williams: The storyline that intrigues me the most is the potential for a Devils-Hurricanes rivalry for years to come.
Bailey: At some point, I feel Simon Nemec is going to make a serious case for an extended run of NHL games, especially if veterans like Colin Miller and Brendan Smith can’t turn their performances around.
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Fink: I’m curious to see where Alex Holtz’s game goes and how much patience the Devils have with him. I’m especially excited to see where he can potentially add the most value in the lineup.
Russell: I think the Devils goaltending. I honestly don’t believe Vanecek will have the season he did last year, and I do not think Schmid is the answer. I think the Devils will pick up a goaltender before the deadline.
Rubin: I’m most intrigued by the Alexander Holtz storyline. I’m curious to see if he makes an impact this season.
Garrison: The storyline I’m most intrigued about is how Luke Hughes will handle playing an entire season for the first time. With his small amount of experience last year, playoffs and all, I’m excited to see how he can improve now in an entire season.
Annaluru: The main storyline I’m intrigued in is how the young defenseman (Luke and Nemec) fare this year.