On October 4, the New Jersey Devils will face the Buffalo Sabres in Prague, Czechia. Some players will step up to make this season successful, but as we learned in previous years, it's more than just the stars. Who were some of those players who executed their roles to perfection?
5. Jay Pandolfo
Current head coach of the Boston University men’s ice hockey team, Jay Pandolfo was drafted by the New Jersey Devils as the 32nd overall pick in the 1993 NHL Draft. He won two Stanley Cups with the Devils, one in 2000 and the other in 2003. Following the conclusion of the 2006-07 season, he became a Frank J. Selke Trophy finalist. Although he was ultimately placed on waivers and had his contract bought out, Pandolfo made his mark in his career.
4. Andy Greene
Andy Greene, a Michigan native, played all but three seasons with the Devils across a 16-year playing career. He originally went to the Devils as an undrafted free agent. Many now categorize him as having a low offensive output and a lack of physical play, which has kept him out of the spotlight as a top-end defenseman. But he was an excellent player and leader on this team for well over a decade. This is backed up by the fact that Greene set NHL career highs in assists, 31, and points, 37, during the 2009-10 season. He was also a Devils captain during his prime and helped New Jersey reach the 2012 Stanley Cup Final.