The New Jersey Devils may be out of the playoff race (12 points out of the last playoff spot with 12 games to go), but that in no way means that what happens the rest of the season is inconsequential.
With the team in perhaps its most obvious state of transition in 20 years, some players must use this opportunity to prove to general manager and interim coach Lou Lamoriello that they still belong in New Jersey.
Others are certain to still be with the Devils when the 2015-16 season begins, but they can use the last 12 games of this season to start solidifying a significant role with next year's team.
At each position, the story is different, but there is no doubt that there is much at stake for many New Jersey Devils before the season draws to a close.
Goaltenders
Between the pipes, Cory Schneider has already proven himself.
He has a 1.74 goals against average and a .943 save percentage in 2015. There is no doubt that Schneider has carried the Devils during the second half of the season.
In fact, CJ Turtoro at InLouWeTrust.com recently compared Schneide ...
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New Jersey Devils Players Still Have Plenty Left to Prove Before Season’s End
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