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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 09: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils in action against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on October 9, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers defeated the Devils 4-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Jack Hughes Looked Like An 18 Year Old

Looking At New Jersey Devils New Look After Trades

New Jersey Devils: Nick Merkley Has A Good NHL Debut Despite Loss

5 Moves New Jersey Devils Can Make To ‘Win Now’

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New Jersey Devils: Okay Weekend Despite The Saturday Loss

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New Jersey Devils Show Forward Thinking Decision Making

COLUMBUS, OH - JANUARY 18: New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider (35) takes a drink of water after concede a goal during the game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the New Jersey Devils at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on January 18, 2020. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Going Into Break On A Major Down Note

ST. PAUL, MN - JANUARY 19: Minnesota Wild assistant coach Scott Stevens looks on during the regular season match up between the Arizona Coyotes and the Minnesota Wild on January 19, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: New Coach and GM Must Address Defense

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 01: New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) during the third period of the National Hockey League game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers on April 1, 2019 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils Nucleus That Should Be Kept By Management

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 09: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers tends net against the New Jersey Devils during the first period at Madison Square Garden on January 09, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Loss Vs. New York Rangers First Tough One In A While

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New Jersey Devils: Takeaways from WJC Gold Medal Game

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 02: Mackenzie Blackwood #29 of the New Jersey Devils is congratulated by his teammates after the teams 2-1 win over the New York Islanders at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on January 02, 2020 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: First Three Game Winning Streak Of Season

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New Jersey Devils Defensive Depth Showing Itself At World Juniors

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New Jersey Devils: Nico Hischier And Jack Hughes Lead Again

Nico Hischier #13 of the New Jersey Devils. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Top Line Shines Once Again In Loss

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New Jersey Devils: Takeaways From Canada Vs United States

NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 24: Former New Jersey Devil Patrik Elias speaks during his Jersey Retirement Night prior to the National Hockey League Game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Islanders on February 24, 2018, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Patrik Elias Would Bring A Lot To Coaching Staff

NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 18: Nico Hischier #13 of the New Jersey Devils celebrates his second period goal during the game against the Anaheim Ducks at the Prudential Center on December 18, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: The kids lead the way vs Anaheim Ducks

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 14: The New Jersey Devils discuss strategy during the NHL hockey game between the New Jersey Devils and the Arizona Coyotes on December 14, 2019 at Gila River Arean in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils Play Well In Two Games Without Taylor Hall

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 13: Ryan Graves #27 of the Colorado Avalanche skates against Miles Wood #44 of the New Jersey Devils at Pepsi Center on December 13, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Strong Showing in Colorado

NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 06: Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) during the National Hockey League game between the New Jersey Devils nd the Chicago Blackhawks on December 6, 2019 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Central Division Makes It A Tough Weekend

NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 3: Interim Head Coach Alain Nasreddine address the media after coaching his first game as Head Coach against the Vegas Golden Knights at the Prudential Center on December 3, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. The Knights defeated the Devils 4-3. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils Hire Alain Nasreddine Interim Head Coach

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 20: Ray Shero addresses the media prior to the game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers at the Prudential Center on September 20, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

How Ray Shero Can Improve New Jersey Devils and Move Taylor Hall

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New Jersey Devils: Louis Domingue Gives Team Legitimate Backup Plan

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New Jersey Devils: Taylor Hall Knows He Has To Play Better

NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 14: New Jersey Devils left wing Nikita Gusev (97) skates during the National Hockey League game between the New Jersey Devils and the Florida Panthers on October 14, 2019 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Nikita Gusev Is Finding His Game

NEWARK, NJ - NOVEMBER 15: Mackenzie Blackwood #29 of the New Jersey Devils makes a kick save against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the game at the Prudential Center on November 15, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Devils: MacKenzie Blackwood Shines In Win Over Penguins

EDMONTON, AB - NOVEMBER 8: Sami Vatanen #45 of the New Jersey Devils exchanges words with Mikko Koskinen #19 of the Edmonton Oilers on November 8, 2019, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Losing Sami Vatanen Could Really Hurt