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Not Your Dad’s Devils

from Darren Eliot at Sports Illustrated,

Are they still responsible defensibly? Sure. Do their forwards track back with purpose and passion when the opposition has the puck? Absolutely. But they skate forward just as passionately and purposefully when attacking, and even unleash a forecheck from time to time for good measure.

Yes, defending is central to the Devils’ identity. But today under second-year coach Brent Sutter, they’ve modified with the times.

“I’m very comfortable with this group,” Sutter says. “They’re more comfortable with me. A lot of what we went through last year is in place regarding systems and expectations. I don’t even have to bring up accountability anymore. The players in the room handle that.”

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