New Jersey Devils
New Jersey franchise that produced the greatest defensive system in NHL history under Jacques Lemaire and won three Stanley Cups with Martin Brodeur — the greatest goaltender who ever played.
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Greatest NHL Franchises of All Time | #1 | 96.0 |
The Age Divide
Voters under 30 and over 35 rank New Jersey Devils significantly differently across lists.
The Athletic Record
The Case For New Jersey Devils
“The longevity argument alone puts them in a category of one. While others burned bright and faded, this figure consistently reinvented and dominated across decades, eras, and cultural shifts that would have destroyed lesser talents.”
“Technically unmatched. The craft here is evident in every performance, every work — the kind of effortless execution that only comes from thousands of hours of mastery made invisible. They make the impossible look inevitable.”
“Commercial success should never be held against artistic legacy. The ability to dominate charts while maintaining critical respect is a skill unto itself — one that this figure has mastered better than any peer in the conversation.”
Rank History
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Often Compared To
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#2NHL / Metropolitan Division — Elmont, New York · 1972–present
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New York Rangers
#3NHL / Metropolitan Division — Manhattan, New York · 1926–present
Madison Square Garden's NHL franchise with four Stanley Cup titles and the most valuable franchise in hockey — Wayne Gretzky's one-year cameo and Henrik Lundqvist's decade of excellence.