Devils' Locker Room Chemistry: Fun & Accountability

0:00It's April 24th. This is NHL News Today, powered by AI Everything Happening With Your Team. I'm Corey, with the story. The New Jersey Devils missed the Stanley Cup playoffs this season, but one thing stood out. They had killer locker room chemistry. Team mates kept it light with laughs and good vibes all year. No drama like you see on other bubble teams. Forward Connor Brown called it a tight group having fun every day, and coach Sheldon Keeve said it's everything since you spend more time with the... squad than your family. That camaraderie is gold for any team. But the big question is, does it sometimes let accountability slide? At exit interviews, defensemen Brendan Dillon admitted they started holding each other more responsible late in the year, but they need that extra. Fire to push harder. Players in media noticed the shift after the Olympics, with Jack Hughes stepping up vocally to light that competitive edge. Captain Nico Hissier, leads by example, but Hughes backing his words with top points.

1:00Second only to Connor McDavid, could be the perfect combo. New general manager Sunny Metta is focusing on beefing up roster depth to build a championship core, saying it's his job to keep talent flowing. Finding the sweet spot between fun times and real accountability might just be what turns the devils into contenders next year.