Season opens tonight as Devils visit Florida

Game 1 of 82 is now only minutes away. The Devils will be in Sunrise, Florida to take on the new-look Florida Panthers. After a second consecutive powerful offseason for Florida, the Panthers first hurdle of the 2016-17 season is New Jersey. The Devils have not exactly replicated the offseason cheers to the extent Florida has, but they did take a 180 degree turn for the better after last season.

The Devils did not have a true identity last year. The reason why this offseason's signings were so key despite the lack of big names is that the Devils built an image and a play style within their foundation of key players. Tonight should be a great test for both newly rebuilt teams.

Here is my prediction of the forward lines which coach, John Hynes, will use to start the season:

Henrique, Hall, Bennett

Zajac, Cammalleri, Palmieri

Zacha, Smith-Pelly, Boucher

Josefson, Fiddler, Parenteau

I also predict a final score of 3-1 in favor of New Jersey, and an excited Devils Army after the game. Let's go Devils!