New Jersey Devils: 2008-2009 Season Preview

Last season ended in disappointment in New Jersey, again, as the Devils took an early exit from the second season.  It marked the fourth time in as many seasons that the Devils were eliminated before the Conference Finals. Some teams might feel that just making the playoffs should be enough—but that is not what Devils' fans, myself included, are used to. I'll admit it, I am an incredibly spoiled sports fan.  I've seen the Devils win three Stanley Cups, the Yankees take four World Series in five years, the Giants win Super Bowl XLII, and Chelsea FC claim two titles, along with Carling and FA Cup victories.  I've become accustomed to seeing my teams do well.  So when I see a team with as much potential as the Devils have getting eliminated fairly easily by a division rival in the first round, I get frustrated. Last year, the Devils couldn't score to save their lives.  They scored only 206 goals, the worst of any playoff team.  They had difficulty ... (link)