Are the Devils smart to not invest too much money into goaltending?

Sep 23, 2026, 5:26 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),

The New Jersey Devils seem to be gaming the unpredictablity of goaltending by spending very little on the position. They’re entering the 2026-27 season with the tandem of Jake Allen and Nico Daws in net, both of whom have cap hit of less than $2 million. In a recent interview with NHL.com, Devils general manager Sunny Mehta explained his decision to go cheap on goaltending. “Starters and backups are extremely talented, which can make performance difficult to predict,” he said. “Because there is randomness at the position, I’m reluctant to invest significant assets there instead of in areas where the results may be more predictable.”

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