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CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: General manager Ray Shero of the New Jersey Devils looks on from his team's draft table during Round One of the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

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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 Finish Home Schedule Strong

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 29: Nico Hischier #13 of the New Jersey Devils battles to the ice with Niklas Kronwall #55 of the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on March 29, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils Help Draft Stock With Loss To Detroit

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 25: Cory Schneider #35 of the New Jersey Devils makes a save against Zemgus Girgensons #28 of the Buffalo Sabres as he is defended by Mirco Mueller #25 of the New Jersey Devils during the second period at the Prudential Center on March 25, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Cory Schneider Leading The Way

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 23: Blake Coleman #20 of the New Jersey Devils scores in the shoot-out against Darcy Kuemper #35 of the Arizona Coyotes at the Prudential Center on March 23, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Coyotes 2-1 in the shoot-out. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils Are Better Than Their Record States

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 21: New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider (35) makes a save as Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) sets up in front of him during the first period of the National Hockey League game between the New Jersey Devils and the Boston Bruins on March 21, 2019 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils Must Learn To Finish Games

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 09: New Jersey Devils Goalie Cory Schneider (35) reaches out his stick as New Jersey Devils Defenceman Connor Carrick (5) and New York Rangers Right Wing Jesper Fast (17) battle for the puck during the National Hockey League game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers on March 9, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by Joshua Sarner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: The Penalty Kill Is A Lone Bright Spot

NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 25: New Jersey Devils center Michael McLeod (41) skates during the second period of the National Hockey League game between the New Jersey Devils and the Montreal Canadiens on February 25, 2019 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Time For A New Young Guy To Step Up Offensively

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Should New Jersey Devils Split Cory Schneider and MacKenzie Blackwood 50/50?

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 2: Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins skates with the puck against Nico Hischier #13 of the New Jersey Devils at the TD Garden on March 2, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Injuries Creating A Lackluster Offense

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 27: Mirco Mueller #25 of the New Jersey Devils is injured during the third period injury against the Calgary Flames at the Prudential Center on February 27, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. The Flames defeated the devils 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Mirco Mueller In Our Thoughts

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 24: General manager Ray Shero of the New Jersey Devils speaks on the phone during the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: What Would Make This Trade Deadline Successful?

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 19: Patrick Warburton who played the part of David Puddy on the TV show Seinfeld greets Cory Schneider #35 of the New Jersey Devils prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Prudential Center on February 19, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils gave out 'Puddy' bobble head dolls before the game. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Jesper Bratt and Cory Schneider Are All The Way Back

ST. PAUL, MN - NOVEMBER 20: New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) is congratulated by defenseman Ben Lovejoy (12) and defenseman Will Butcher (8) after the Devils scored in overtime during the regular season game between the New Jersey Devils and the Minnesota Wild on November 20, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Devils defeated the Wild 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by David Berding/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Cory Schneider’s Demons Have Been Exercised

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New Jersey Devils: Feeling Bad For Cory Schneider

ST. LOUIS, MO - FEBRUARY 12: Will Butcher #8 of the New Jersey Devils and Vladimir Tarasenko #91 of the St. Louis Blues battle for the puck at Enterprise Center on February 12, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Joe Puetz/NHLI via Getty Images)

Injuries No Excuse For New Jersey Devils Effort Against Blues

MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 2: Nico Hischier #13 of the New Jersey Devils shots to score the winning goal against the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL game at the Bell Centre on February 2, 2019 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via Getty Images)

Youngsters Lead New Jersey Devils To Overtime Win

NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 31: Jesper Fast #17 of the New York Rangers falls on Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New Jersey Devils during the third period at the Prudential Center on January 31, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. The Rangers defeated the Devils 4-3. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

The New Jersey Devils: A Season In One Play

NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 31: Nico Hischier #13 of the New Jersey Devils is congratulated as he returns to the bench after scoring a goal during the first period against the New York Rangers at the Prudential Center on January 31, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Nico Hischier Lone Bright Spot for New Jersey Devils

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 28: Blake Coleman #20 of the New Jersey Devils celebrates his second period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on January 28, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)

Why New Jersey Devils Have Pittsburgh Penguins Number

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New Jersey Devils: Travis Zajac Has A Very Good Night vs Pittsburgh

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 26: The Metropolitan Division All-Stars players pose with their one million dollar check after winning the 2019 Honda NHL All-Star Game at SAP Center on January 26, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Kyle Palmieri Has Huge NHL All-Star Weekend

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 14: Ryan Carpenter #40 of the Vegas Golden Knights shoots against Cory Schneider #35 of the New Jersey Devils during their game at the Prudential Center on December 14, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Cory Schneider’s Rehab Assignment Went Fine

NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 19: Adam Henrique #14 of the Anaheim Ducks plays the puck while being pursued by Kevin Rooney #58 of the New Jersey Devils during the game at Prudential Center on January 19, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils Head Into Bye Week On a Down Note

NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 14: New Jersey Devils right wing Kyle Palmieri (21) shoots and scores past Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Cam Ward (30) during the second period of the National Hockey League game between the New Jersey Devils and the Chicago Blackhawks on January 14, 2019, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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