The New Jersey Devils have been within the offseason for months now. Nevertheless, with the Stanley Cup received by Colorado and the 2022 NHL Draft happening subsequent week, league and workforce information for subsequent season is anticipated to extend. For instance, schedules for subsequent season. Historically, they’re introduced on this time interval after the playoffs and earlier than the draft. The dates could also be a bit totally different however the custom is upheld. Earlier this morning, the New Jersey Devils introduced their schedule for the preseason of the 2022-23 season. They’ll play seven video games; three at dwelling and 4 on the highway:

• Monday, September 26 at Montreal, 7 PM ET
• Tuesday, September 27 vs. NY Islanders, 7 PM ET
• Thursday, September 29 at Our Hated Rivals, 7 PM ET
• Friday, September 30 vs. Our Hated Rivals, 7 PM ET
• Monday, October 3 vs. Boston, 7 PM ET
• Thursday, October 6 at NY Islanders, 7 PM ET
• Saturday, October 8 at Boston, 7 PM ET

It’s notable that the Devils are usually not going to have any split-squad video games or impartial website video games. All three dwelling video games might be on the Rock. All 4 highway video games might be within the opponent’s major area: the Bell Heart, the UBS Area, TD Backyard, and the World’s Most Overrated Area. Additionally it is notable that there are not any video games towards the Second Fee Rivals, Philadelphia. Historically, the Devils’ preseason is native however that’s restricted to the 2 New York groups this yr. That’s advantageous with me. That is preseason. These video games are exhibitions. They’re for NHL gamers to get warmed up, coaches to get a primary sense of their sport plan, and gamers searching for NHL roster spots to earn a job.

The construction of the schedule offers a way as to how issues will go within the preseason. On condition that there are two back-to-backs inside 5 days, I determine that may characteristic loads of prospects, Utica Comets, and anybody introduced in on PTO greater than what the NHL workforce might seem like. I determine cuts might start on the twenty eighth, ramp up on the thirtieth, and closing ones are made up till the ultimate sport on October 8. Historically, that final sport is akin to a gown rehearsal for opening night time and will characteristic a full NHL roster or one actually near it. Whereas the 2022-23 common season schedule shouldn’t be but introduced, I might additionally determine on that beginning not too far after October 8.

There was no broadcast data introduced for these video games. I might hope at the least the 4 video games among the many NY groups might be televised on MSG’s household of networks. Hopefully, that might be cleared up by mid-September.

Whereas the Devils have introduced their preseason schedule, additionally they revealed their plans for Growth Camp yesterday. No less than their plans for the general public and the camp. There’ll certainly be a improvement camp this yr and it is going to be open for attendance. Black and Purple Members acquired an e mail yesterday in regards to the workforce’s draft get together at The Stone Pony (July 7, begins at 6 PM ET, tickets are $10 every) and the flexibility to RSVP for the camp dates. On Wednesday, July 13, there might be a 3-on-3 event beginning at 6 PM. On Friday, July 15, there might be a Purple versus White scrimmage at midday. Each occasions are within the Devils’ apply rink, the RWJ Barnabas Hockey Home, which is correct subsequent to the Rock. In case you are a B&R Member, then you may reserve as many seats as you’ve gotten in your account and you have to do it by Friday, July 8. I might advocate doing it as quickly as doable because the apply rink shouldn’t be massive and people spots could also be taken up already. I have no idea if any seats will open up for non-members.

I’m slightly confused on the scrimmage being held at midday on a Friday. Why not make it a Saturday so extra individuals can attend? Is the apply rink reserved for that day? If it needs to be Friday, then why not within the early night just like the tourney? Additionally, the 3-on-3 event is occurring on the primary day of free company. If the Devils don’t do nicely on that day, then the Individuals Who Matter on the occasion could make their emotions recognized. Is {that a} good threat to take? To be honest, these questions are usually not that huge of a deal. It’s simply improvement camp in spite of everything. However these questions got here to thoughts once I learn my e mail for the occasions. At least, we all know there’s a camp, followers can attend some occasions, and it’ll occur within the subsequent few weeks to fill out what might be a loaded offseason for hockey followers between the NHL Draft and free company in July and the re-scheduled 2022 World Junior Championships in August.

What’s your tackle the Devils’ preseason schedule for this yr? How in regards to the Growth Camp? In case you are a Black and Purple Member, do you intend on attending? Please depart your solutions and ideas on both within the feedback. Thanks for studying.