Devils' Cory Schneider: Undergoes successful surgery

Schneider underwent successful surgery to repair a core muscle injury Thursday, and has an expected recovery time of six weeks.

Analysis:

If Schneider was bothered by his core muscle injury during the season, it didn't show in his performance, as he was fantastic in 2015-16, compiling a 27-25-6 record with an impressive 2.15 GAA and .924 save percentage over 58 appearances. The 30-year-old netminder's win-loss record would have undoubtedly been better had he gotten more goal support from his teammates this season. The Devils averaged just 2.22 goals per game in 2015-16, worst in the NHL. Schneider should be ready for the start of next season's training camp, and will once again serve as the Devils' workhorse goaltender in 2016-17.