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Devils' Goalie Committee Under Fire | New Jersey Devils News
The New Jersey Devils are betting on a cost-effective goalie committee to replace Jacob Markstrom’s underwhelming season, with Jake Allen set to start despite his age and workload concerns. With a shortened preseason, coach Sheldon Keefe must decide if Akira Schmid — newly signed and showing promise — is ready for more responsibility, while veteran David Rittich provides reliable backup depth. The team’s strategy: manage workloads across three goalies rather than rely on one expensive starter, hoping the trio outperforms last year’s costly failure — and avoiding big trades like for Hellebuyck…
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