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New Jersey Devils: 2023 Quarter Season Ratings

By David Holliday

Oct 13, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) celebrates his goal with center Jack Hughes (86) against the Arizona Coyotes during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) celebrates his goal with center Jack Hughes (86) against the Arizona Coyotes during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dougie Hamilton

GP: 20 G: 5 A: 11 PTS: 16
Rating: B

Dougie Hamilton’s offense has been there this season like it always has been, but he has been getting taken advantage of on more bad pinches this season and has been on the ice for some soft goals that he could have stopped from happening. That being said, if the team tightens things up, he will be back to the same star level.

Jonas Siegenthaler

GP: 20 G: 0 A: 4 PTS: 4
Rating: D

After a show-stopping Game 1 with three assists, Jonas Siegenthaler has one point in 19 games, but far more important than that is the defensive play for the guy who is supposed to be a shutdown defender. In this regard, he has been borderline awful and keeps getting caught puck-watching, out of position, and making bad pinches that we didn’t see in previous years. Hopefully, he settles back in because this team has enough firepower, and his job is to stop goals not score them.

John Marino

GP: 20 G: 1 A: 9 PTS: 10
Rating: B-

John Marino has put up a shocking number of points, and he might soar past his career high of 26, but has been a mixed bag defensively. That’s even more surprising. Last season, he was a top-end guy at shutting down the opposition, but he hasn’t been that guy this season so far. Much like Siegenthaler, the team needs him to be better defensively.

Kevin Bahl

GP: 20 G: 0 A: 3 PTS: 3
Rating: A

He’s big, can use his stick and positioning better every game, and leads the team in hits. Kevin Bahl is rounding himself out into a great supporting defensive defender, and the team should be very happy with his continued progress.

Brendan Smith

GP: 20 G: 0 A: 2 PTS: 2
Rating: D

On defense, Brendan Smith was trying way too hard to pinch, took dumb penalties, and could get blown by at times, making him not a very good asset to this team even as a 6/7 guy. That being said, he has had a great time on offense as a fourth-line guy who somehow looks twice as fast and like a solid forechecker. Hopefully, he stays on forward for a while because, as it stands now, he is a better option there than some of the other forwards.

Luke Hughes

GP: 20 G: 2 A: 11 PTS: 13
Rating: A+

Luke Hughes has come pretty much as promised. He is far more ready than most at his age. The kid can move his feet, move the puck, and has a big shot that will make him a terror to other teams in a few seasons, just like his brothers. That being said, he still can get caught out of position and makes some risky plays, but as a rookie, that is expected. His offense has more than made up for it.

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