Devils Are Not Devilish...At Least Not Now

One question I have to ask: How about them Devils? Hahahaha. Just kidding. But seriously, there is something that is going on with those New Jersey Devils. But what is it?

How about the fact that they are 2-6-1 and are coming off two back-to-back losses where they've only scored 2 goals combined in those games. Those goals were scored by Zach Parise and Ilya Kovalchuk, basically two of few players on the team that are actually scoring goals and making some sort of production on the team.

But can a message be sent to them that they are falling behind in the Atlantic Division and need to get themselves back into shape? That message might take a long time to produce. After all, they are 2-6-1. I applaud them though because Brodeur got another shutout in a 3-0 win over Montreal in Montreal's dome. They seriously need to get some work done and fast.

Martin Brodeur has been playing well. However, it is the kind of defense and production that he is getting from the lines. They aren't producing like they're supposed to and it's starting to haunt them.

So are the Devils really going to have a shot at getting back to the top? That might take a while, since the its division foes are all really tough this year and making it hard for the Devils to compete in this division. But there's a good enough chance the Devils will start making some noise again and get back into the race for the top spot in the Atlantic.

But they're going to need a miracle. They go west starting Tuesday and play five games away from Prudential Center. Their schedule on road is San Jose, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Chicago. It won't be an easy task to win all of these games, especially against Chicago, Vancouver, and Los Angeles. Devils need to work hard, play better hockey, and give Martin Brodeur some help.

I will be in attendance for the Devils' two games in Anaheim and Los Angeles. I will keep an eye on the players that play for the Devils. I will find out if they are playing better or if they are playing like the same team that's playing right now. Will Devils coach John MacLean make some big mistakes that cost them these early games? Or is this the time that he turns the ship?

We'll find out in this coming road trip if the Devils can make it back to the top of the division. So far, Devils fans should cross their fingers and hope that their team can get back into it.