The New Jersey Devils gave their fans some hope with a four-game winning streak to give them an outside chance at a late-season playoff push. Then the 3-0 loss on Sunday to the Detroit Red Wings was a reality check. The season, as fans have seen all season, is a lost cause, and everyone is wondering what comes next.
This team will likely retool this offseason or, at the very least, make a move or two and try to contend next season. The question is how they do it and do it well. That starts with the draft and nailing a top pick that they are projected to have.