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Devils in Flux Heading Into 2026-27 | New Jersey Devils News
The New Jersey Devils are quietly coasting into the 2026-27 season with low expectations, no longer seen as Cup contenders but as a division middleman fighting for a wild card. Once anchored by stars like Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier, the team’s future looks stalled — Dawson Mercer at ceiling, Timo Meier fading from elite scorer status, and prospects unlikely to leapfrog. Luke Hughes, despite his offensive spark, is under fire after a shaky first year on his big contract, hampered by injuries and missing camp — especially troubling with a new coach and system. Predictions from models like…
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