New Jersey Has A Deep Offense The New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/] made several roster moves this off-season after missing the post-season in 2023-24. They have undoubtedly benefitted the team, as the Devils have a 25-15-3 record and are second in the Metropolitan Division at this point of the season. One under-the-radar trade that has been a real home run for the Devils was the acquisition of defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/players/he-was-giving-us-a-chance-all-night-devils-goaltender-continues-to-look-for-first-win-since-november]. New Jersey only gave a fourth-round pick to acquire him from the Montreal Canadiens [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/], and he has emerged as a key defender on their blueline since. Kovacevic, 27, is simply thriving with the Devils, posting one goal, 12 points, 57 blocks, and a team-best plus-16 rating in 43 games. Due to his marvelous defensive play, he has been given top-four minutes and is a crucial part of their penalty kill. Thus, he is a very valuable part of the Devils' roster. Johnathan Kovacevic [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjExOTc1NTExNjMzNTY5NzY4/usatsi_25131121.jpg] Johnathan Kovacevic Kovacevic has also provided the Devils' blueline with more bite, as the 6-foot-5 defender has 54 hits on the season. Sometimes, a player benefits with a change of scenery, and there is no question that Kovacevic has. He has cemented himself as a solid shutdown defenseman for the Devils, while also being on pace for the best offensive season of his career.
