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The New Jersey Devils still need to make one obvious change to their lineup

The New Jersey Devils have been rolling, but one line that was driving offense early has dried up. Sheldon Keefe can make a small change to get them back to domination.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 4:59 AM
The New Jersey Devils still need to make one obvious change to their lineup
Key Things to Know
  • Nick Villano argues the New Jersey Devils should move Jesper Boqvist to the fourth line.
  • The proposed change would reunite Boqvist with forwards Amadeus Lombardi and Cody Glass.
  • Villano suggests slotting Connor Brown into Boqvist's current spot with Anthony Mantha and Evan Rodrigues.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pucks and Pitchforks writer Nick Villano argues that the New Jersey Devils need to shift Jesper Boqvist to the fourth line alongside Amadeus Lombardi and Cody Glass. Despite winning four consecutive games and seeing strong play from their top lines, Villano contends that New Jersey's bottom six has become clunky and requires a lineup tweak from head coach Sheldon Keefe.

Villano suggests moving Connor Brown into Boqvist's current spot alongside Anthony Mantha and Evan Rodrigues. According to the article, reuniting Boqvist, Glass, and Lombardi would maximize Lombardi's offensive impact and ensure the Devils can effectively roll all four forward lines against Metropolitan Division opponents.

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