There’s a strong possibility that Jonathan Bernier has already played his final NHL game. Goalie Jonathan Bernier - Go (and possibly retire) Wood should look elsewhere this summer – possibly on Long Island? – for a change of scenery. But Fitzgerald can’t justify bringing him back at a similar price tag. He added some value – Wood’s speed was a crucial part of the Devils’ fourth line and he had a decent playoff run after getting scratched in Game 3 of Round 1. That’s inexcusable, especially for a forward making $3.2 million. The Devils, who could become a playoff threat for the next decade, need a player like Haula to help steer the ship.Īt one point in 2022-23, Miles Wood went two months (33 games) without scoring a single goal. After starting the season with an embarrassing stretch of bad puck luck, Haula finished with 41 points (14 goals and 27 assists) and became arguably the most important locker room voice not named Nico Hischier. I’d love to be here and be part of it… it’s a bright future and I want to be a part of it.” He wants to stay – and Fitzgerald should do everything he can to make it happen. Hopefully I’ll be back here and put this jersey on again. Here is a full breakdown of every pending UFA for the Devils this offseason:Įrik Haula made his free agency intentions clear 15 minutes after the final buzzer sounded on Game 5 Thursday: “We’ll be back.
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