Fans are impatiently waiting to see what the upcoming season has in store for the New Jersey Devils. The team is on the hunt for redemption, looking to reach new heights as they set their sights on the Stanley Cup. There’s no doubt they have the skill and the manpower to climb to the top of the Eastern Conference; it’s only a matter of putting all the moving parts together. In the meantime, this series will serve as both predictions and previews of what 2025-26 could have in store for each member of the Devils’ roster.
For this installment, we’ll take a closer look at Cody Glass, who has already made a positive impact since being acquired by the Devils in March.
Cody Glass: At a Glance
Drafted: 6th Overall (1st Round) by the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017
Contract Status: Year one of two, $2.5 million average annual value (AAV)
2024-25 Stats: Six goals, 16 assists (22 points in 65 games)
Career Stats: 35 goals, 58 assists (93 points in 252 games)
2024-25 Season Recap
Glass was part of a larger trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins, where the Devils received him and Jonathan Gruden in exchange for Chase Stillman, Max Graham, and a third-round 2027 Draft pick. There’s no doubt that Glass made a good first impression after the trade deadline. He provided immediate depth scoring as the team sought to make a final playoff push, while also filling roster holes as a result of Jack Hughes’s season-ending injury. He scored a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during his first game wearing black and red, then kept the momentum going, with six points in eight games.
Last season marked a massive offensive improvement for Glass. His point production saw a 69.23% increase from 2023-24, totaling 22 points last season. According to NHL Edge, he even ranked in the 93rd percentile in offensive zone time. His ability to contribute at both ends of the ice, particularly his defensive awareness, was a valuable addition to the Devils. Glass also improved in the faceoff circle, rounding out last season with a 51.2 win percentage (FOW%). This statistic in particular was a welcome development, considering the Devils were in desperate need of a third-line center.
Another reason that Glass became such a key player for the Devils was his versatility. He was able to generate chemistry with a multitude of different linemates, both in a top-six and bottom-six role. In…
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