DitD & Open Post - 9/21/26: Hockey Begins Edition

Sunny Mehta: "Any step that we take from last year is going to be considered a 'success.' But I guarantee you that unless we win a Stanley Cup, no matter what happens, I'm probably going to be disappointed." [ NHL.com ]

"A look at 4 New Jersey Devils who could take a step back in 2026-27 and one who may be due for positive regression." [ Devils on the Rush ($)]

"On paper, the Devils lineup has re-shifted toward being a rush-oriented team, which is the driving factor in why they were so successful in 2022-23. The acquisitions of Evan Rodrigues , Jesper Boqvist , and Amadeus Lombardi give their bottom-six some much needed speed and skill. Luke Evangelista and Anthony Mantha , meanwhile, provide a boost to the top-six. The only question mark, then, is the Devils' coaching staff." [ Infernal Access ]