Devils' Cory Schneider: Healthy for World Cup of Hockey

Schneider has made a full recovery from the core muscle surgery he underwent May 12, CBC reports.

Analysis:

New Jersey finished seventh in an extremely competitive Metropolitan Division last season, but Schneider still managed to rank within the top five in the key peripheral categories, including GAA (2.15) and save percentage (.924). Expect an uptick in wins for Schneider now that the Devils have Taylor Hall on board to patrol the top line and first power-play unit. The big netminder will be on Team USA's roster along with Ben Bishop and Jonathan Quick, but it remains to be seen who will be tabbed as the No. 1 option for the international tournament.