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New Devils Projected Top Six Has Interesting Look
The New Jersey Devils certainly have some decisions to make when it comes to their NHL roster. After bringing in multiple new players, there should be plenty of competition during training camp. This is especially so when noting that they also have young players who should be competing for spots, too.
Recently, the NHL's official Facebook account shared their top six projection for the Devils heading into the 2025-26 campaign.
For the Devils' first line, they naturally had Jack Hughes at center, with Ondrej Palat and Jesper Bratt as his wingers. Hughes and Bratt have incredible chemistry, so it's a no-brainer that they should be playing together again next season. As for Palat, he saw time in New Jersey's top six last season, but also only posted 15 goals and 28 points in 77 games last season.
As for the Devils' second line, they have Nico Hischier down the middle, with Timo Meier and Stefan Noesen as his wingers. Hischier and Meier sticking together would not be surprising in the slightest, as they have played well together. As for Noesen, he was solid last season, setting new career highs with 22 goals and 41 points in 78 games. Perhaps this could help him get a spot on the Devils' second line next season.
However, the Devils have other players to consider for their top six who were not included in the NHL's projected lineup. A few players to watch include Dawson Mercer, Evgenii Dadonov, and Arseny Gritsyuk. While Hughes, Hischier, Meier, and Bratt should be locks for the Devils' top six, Palat and Noesen are likely less guaranteed to have the role.
2 Devils Appear On New Trade Board Bleacher Report's Lyle Richardson recently released his latest
NHL Trade Block Big Board for the month of August. Interestingly, two New Jersey Devils were discussed in it - defenseman Dougie Hamilton and goaltender Nico Daws.
