Devils president of hockey operations and general manager Tom Fitzgerald sat down with The Athletic on Wednesday after his team arrived in Toronto ahead of a game with the Maple Leafs, and there was no hesitation when he was asked what’s led to his team’s comeback season.

The Canadiens want to keep Jake Evans but the Devils want to bring the forward in at the trade deadline in March.

Rumors are abuzz that the New Jersey Devils could have an interest in pursuing Stanley Cup Champion Ryan O'Reilly come trade deadline time per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. The Devils are looking to bulk up down the middle as they prepare for a lengthy playoff run and O'Reilly is a player that the Nashville Predators could potentially be looking to deal.