The New Jersey Devils are looking to rebound from a disappointing season where they missed the playoffs for the 10th time in 12 years. With Sheldon Keefe as the new head coach, they aim to leverage their young talent, including Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier, while addressing defensive weaknesses that contributed to allowing 283 goals last season. The acquisition of Jacob Markstrom is seen as a potential solution for their long-standing goaltending issues. While the team has speed and scoring ability, they need to improve their toughness and defensive play, particularly with injuries impacting key players. Luke Hughes, a promising young defenseman, is expected to take a significant step forward this season.