The New Jersey Devils' players and coaches will continue to say that as long as they are not mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, they'll keep working toward that goal. That is what they have to say.
But, the reality is, the playoff ship set sail long ago. The fans and the organization at large know that the team will not be making the postseason.
Of course, that does not mean that New Jersey's quality of play cannot improve before the end of the season. Even in games that the Devils have won, they have often looked mediocre at best.
So, this list will look at the keys to the Devils improving their play just for the rest of this season, after quickly taking a look at a few short-term steps the team can take to improve its long-term outlook.
Coming through on these keys will not make the Devils a playoff team, but it will make them decidedly easier to watch.
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