New Jersey Devils stock report - Jan. 17, 2022

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It has been a month since I wrote the first New Jersey Devils stock report of the season.

With the team in the midst of a somewhat extended pause due to a COVID-19 outbreak, I thought now would be a great time to do another.

Let’s get into it.

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P.K. Subban

Subban has been a disappointment during his time with the Devils. He hasn’t produced anywhere close to the level of offense that was initially expected and, at times, trying to do so has caused more harm than good.

This season he has simplified his game and often times played lower in the lineup than in previous years. That’s served him well, especially of late.

Subban owns a 55.66 xGF% over the last month and the Devils have out-scored opponents 9-5 with him on the ice at 5v5. He has played solid, simple defensive hockey. He has taken out a lot of the attempted flare with the puck and hasn’t chased big hits without it.