# Infernal Access In-depth, data-driven coverage of the New Jersey Devils. Page: Feed: --- ## [3 reasons to be pessimistic about the New Jersey Devils in 2026-27](https://infernalaccess.substack.com/p/3-reasons-to-be-pessimistic-about) _2026-08-18 · Todd Cordell_ Questions in the crease, a lack of puck-moving ability, and injury concerns could hold the Devils back. ## [3 reasons to be optimistic about the New Jersey Devils in 2026-27](https://infernalaccess.substack.com/p/3-reasons-to-be-optimistic-about) _2026-08-17 · Todd Cordell_ Improved scoring depth, addition by subtraction, and a wide-open division make a return to the playoffs likely. ## [The Devils' top 3 prospects entering the 2026-27 season](https://infernalaccess.substack.com/p/the-devils-top-3-prospects-entering) _2026-08-15_ JP Gambatese dives deeper into the best New Jersey's farm system has to offer. ## [Friday Five: Clearing bodies, taking on the 'Canes, and projecting play style](https://infernalaccess.substack.com/p/friday-five-clearing-bodies-taking) _2026-08-14 · Todd Cordell_ Breaking down the roster crunch up front, prospect timelines, and much more. ## [The 3 New Jersey Devils under the most pressure in 2026-27](https://infernalaccess.substack.com/p/the-3-new-jersey-devils-under-the) _2026-08-13 · Todd Cordell_ Breaking down which players have the most riding on the upcoming season. ## [The most intriguing players in the Metro Division - Part 2](https://infernalaccess.substack.com/p/the-most-intriguing-players-in-the-e8e) _2026-08-11 · Todd Cordell_ Breaking down players worth following closely on New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington. ## [The most intriguing players in the Metro Division - Part 1](https://infernalaccess.substack.com/p/the-most-intriguing-players-in-the-d62) _2026-08-10 · Todd Cordell_ Breaking down players worth following closely on Carolina, Columbus, New Jersey, and the New York Islanders. ## [Devils can further bolster prospect pipeline with looming rights deadline](https://infernalaccess.substack.com/p/devils-can-further-bolster-prospect) _2026-08-08_ Breaking down pending college free agents who could add depth to the prospect pool. ## [Friday Five: Lombardi's role, Mehta's asset management, and finding the next edge](https://infernalaccess.substack.com/p/friday-five-lombardis-role-mehtas) _2026-08-07 · Todd Cordell_ Plus: Dark-horse recall candidates and what the Devils are missing to become true contenders. ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pHxIELecr3W6) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [3 forwards the Devils could target at the trade deadline](https://infernalaccess.substack.com/p/3-forwards-the-devils-could-target) _2026-08-06 · Todd Cordell_ If the Devils live up to expectations and buy at the deadline, these forwards could move the needle.