Nolan Foote was involved in a missed check against Montreal's Logan Mailloux during the second minute of the game, showcasing the ongoing physicality and fast pace of the exhibition match. His presence on the ice, alongside the environment of a less competitive Devils team, added to the overall sense of a lackluster performance from New Jersey that night.

Grade: A- The New Jersey Devils still need to get Foote, who has 64 goals in his first three NHL seasons, under contract.

Nolan Foote is a prospect for the New Jersey Devils who may get an opportunity to play bottom-six minutes on a line with talented veterans this season. He plays a heavy game and can score, positioning him well to potentially crack the lineup and contribute to the team's success.

Fitzgerald has enough cap space by the deadline to add a pure rental like Ehlers, with the potential downside being his size. Adding a talented winger like Ehlers could make the Devils consider adding size in their bottom six and defense for balance.

Nolan Foote adds depth and scoring potential to the New Jersey Devils' fourth line, providing youth and secondary scoring options alongside Curtis Lazar.