00:00 – Thomas Bordeleau’s Make-or-Break Season: Can He Secure an NHL Role with the Devils?
03:55 – New Jersey Devils Sign Thomas Bordeleau: What This Means for the Team
1. Thomas Bordeleau’s Make-or-Break Season: Can He Secure an NHL Role with the Devils?
Thomas Bordeleau enters a critical season with the New Jersey Devils after signing a one-year, $775k NHL minimum contract. The former second-round pick faces intense competition for a roster spot in a Devils team desperate for center depth.
• Analyze his path to the NHL: 44 games of experience, strong AHL production (0.66 PPG), and potential as a bottom-six center.
• Explore Devils’ roster challenges: Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, and Cody Glass as top centers. Bordeleau’s fit in a third-line role vs. fourth-line competition with Paul Cotter and Juho Lammikko.
• Discuss his 2025-26 significance: Can he leverage his skills (faceoffs, power play metrics, shooting percentage) to become a 30-point player?
• Evaluate the Sharks-Devils trade: Why this low-risk, high-upside bet could be a bargain for New Jersey.
Join the conversation: How do YOU think Bordeleau will perform?
2. New Jersey Devils Sign Thomas Bordeleau: What This Means for the Team
The New Jersey Devils have officially signed forward Thomas Bordeleau to a one-year, two-way contract. In this video, we break down the details of the contract, Bordeleau’s impressive career stats, and what his addition means for the Devils moving forward.
– Contract details: $775,000 at the NHL level, $100,000 at the AHL level, with $125,000 guaranteed.
– Bordeleau’s journey from the NCAA to the NHL.
– Highlights from his time with the San Jose Sharks and his performance in the AHL.
– What fans can expect from Bordeleau in the upcoming season.
Join us as we analyze this exciting acquisition and its impact on the New Jersey Devils’ roster!
