Devils Defensive Woes Are Becoming A Red Flag: Should Mehta Address It?

The Hockey News reports that the New Jersey Devils' defensive struggles have become a significant concern after allowing four or more goals in five of their first eight games. New Jersey dropped a recent contest 4-2 to the Washington Capitals, allowing three second-period goals to Ryan Leonard, Ilya Protas, Dylan Strome, and Boone Jenner. The Devils are winless when conceding more than three goals.

The writer argues that while general manager Mehta could explore roster depth additions or potential coaching adjustments, immediate moves remain unlikely. Instead, the team is expected to wait and see if internal fixes, coaching under Sheldon Keefe, and the maturation of blueliners like Luke Hughes and Declan Chisholm can stabilize the defense before making major decisions.