For as long as anyone can remember, the New Jersey Devils have been a competitive team.
They employed the best defensive system in the league, buoyed by one of the greatest goaltenders ever, and were able to get key offensive contributions when needed.
It's an organization that's used to success, but with Martin Brodeur entering the second to last year of his contract at age 38, a handful of players scattered into key roles 32 or better, and questions surrounding the offensive production on the blueline and outside of their prospective top line, one has to wonder if this can continue to be a complete team, or if there will be a transition period when the veterans retire.
The immediate concern is what happens after Brodeur hangs up the pads, as there is no one prepared to take his place. For the time being veteran Johan Hedberg will provide the insurance in the event of anything catastrophic.
But if you want to talk catastrophic, how about this team's current cap situation?
1) Bryce Salvador, Jamie Langenbrunner and/or Dainius Zubrus are amongst the cap casualties
Langenbrunner has already ack ...
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