{"id":132260,"date":"2022-09-18T14:24:15","date_gmt":"2022-09-18T18:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=132260"},"modified":"2022-09-18T14:24:15","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T18:24:15","slug":"bold-predictions-for-the-new-jersey-devils-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/09\/18\/bold-predictions-for-the-new-jersey-devils-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Bold Predictions For The New Jersey Devils Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

A lot of the talk regarding the Metropolitan Division lies with the top-tier contenders. Those are the New York Rangers<\/a>, Carolina Hurricanes<\/a>, and Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a>. Despite those being at the top, a team that could surprise the hockey world is the New Jersey Devils. Management did what they needed to do to improve the team, and that success can translate on the ice. Here are some bold predictions for the New Jersey Devils season.<\/p>\n

Five Bold Predictions For The New Jersey Devils Season<\/h2>\n

As the season draws near, there is a lot to look at regarding this hockey club. They have been the laughing stock of the league the last few seasons. However, with the current constructed roster and prospect pipeline, there is room for optimism.<\/p>\n

Jack Hughes Hits Century Point Mark<\/h3>\n

This is the year of young Jack Hughes<\/a>. Hughes has gotten better with each passing season. Despite having a rough rookie season which saw him tally 21 points in 61 games, many wondered if he would live up to the number one selection. While there is room for more improvement, he most certainly has.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Devils > Sens in terms of a young team with playoff hopes<\/p>\n

Hughes played at a 94 point pace last season, Bratt, Hischier, Mercer, Palat, Sharangovich is a great top-6<\/p>\n

D is miles better with Hamilton, Severson, Siegenthaler, Marino, Graves and Luke Hughes coming at end of season<\/p>\n

— Harman Dayal (@harmandayal2) September 16, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n