In the 2022-2023 season, the New Jersey Devils finished 3rd in the overall standings with 52 wins and 112 points. Clearly, they didn't expect to miss the playoffs the following year.
However, a year later, the Devils experienced a decline, only gathering 81 points and missing the playoffs. They even ended up with the 10th overall pick in the draft this year.
This unexpected situation prompted the general manager, Tom Fitzgerald, to make this pick available for a potential trade, aiming to quickly climb back up in the rankings.
They could trade this pick to acquire an established player who can contribute right away, knowing that the team already has a talented core but may be lacking a number one goalie and additional depth.
