By Chris Ryan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

The Devils couldn't have asked for much more during their first 10 games of the season. During the first month of the season, the Devils won twice as many as they did during the final seven weeks of last season, and they will enter their 11th game tied for first place in the Metropolitan Division. As the calendar turns to November, here are October grades for each player plus coach John Hynes.

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Jesper Bratt, F

Grade: A

Stats: 10 Games Played, 4 Goals, 6 Assists, 10 Points

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Bratt was a dark horse to make the team out of training camp, and 10 games into his NHL career, he has morphed into one of the Devils' most reliable players in multiple facets of the game. He's jumped between the first, second and third lines based on injuries and need, and he's a key contributor on the power play and penalty kill. He's second on the team with four goals and third with 10 points, and the 19-year-old has quickly shed the sixth-round-pick label.

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Will Butcher, D

Grade: A

Stats: 10 GP, 0 G, 11 A, 11 P

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Butcher's historic start to his NHL career highlighted a strong month for the Devils' offense, and the rookie defenseman has settled into a role on the top power-play unit. Butcher's has been able to hold his own on the defensive end, and his passing and offensive instincts have translated into a smooth start to his pro career.

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Blake Coleman, F

Grade: A

Stats: 10 GP. 1 G, 0 A, 1 P

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Centering the fourth line, Coleman's brought consistent energy to their 5-on-5 shifts, and he has been tasked with starting in the defensive zone on face-offs more than any other Devil. Factoring in his penalty kill play as well, Coleman has earned his keep during his second season in the NHL.

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Brian Gibbons, F

Grade: A+

Stats: 10 GP, 5 G, 2 A, 7 P

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There isn't a more pleasant surprise on the Devils' roster. Gibbons leads the team in goals and plus/minus (+8), and those five goals in 10 games match the five he scored in 66 games in his only other two NHL seasons. The 29-year-old has shown off his speed and has added that unexpected offensive presence to his penalty-killing ability.

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Andy Greene, D

Grade: B

Stats: 9 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 P

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Greene is still chewing up big minutes, averaging 21:11 of ice time per game, and the Devils still lean on him heavily in their top defensive pairing. The pairing of Greene and Damon Severson has struggled at times this season against the top lines of opponents, but Greene has also skated with Steven Santini in that pairing. With the power play accounted for, Greene has been able to focus on 5-on-5 and penalty-kill play.

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Taylor Hall, F

Grade: A+

Stats: 10 GP, 3 G, 10 A, 13 P

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In his second year as a Devil, Hall has been everything a team could want from its most dynamic player. He leads the team with 31 shots (Adam Henrique is second with 22) and points with 13. He's dragged the team to wins when the group wasn't its sharpest, and he has made an impact nearly every time he has stepped on the ice.

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Jimmy Hayes, F

Grade: B

Stats: 9 GP, 2 G, 1 A, 3 P

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Hayes has had big games where he's made his presence known up front — such as his one-goal, one assist outing on Saturday. But Hayes was also a healthy scratch for one game as the Devils let him take a step back to regain the form that earned him a roster spot out of training camp. He's been a great veteran presence in the locker room and he has shown what he can bring to the table on a good night.

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Adam Henrique, F

Grade: A

Stats: 10 GP, 3 G, 5 A, 8 P

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When the Devils reviewed video earlier this season to show players how they want to play, coach John Hynes said Henrique was in most of the clips the coaching staff pulled out. The veteran forward has played some tough minutes at center with Travis Zajac and Brian Boyle both out, and he has 8 points through 10 games after finishing with 40 in 82 games last season.

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Nico Hischier going through a puck-handling drill at Devils practice pic.twitter.com/3fBdwLnNxO — Chris Ryan (@ChrisRyan_NJ) October 23, 2017

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Nico Hischier, F

Grade: A

Stats: 10 GP, 2 G, 5 A, 7 P

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Hischier is already logging minutes as the team's top line center, and the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NHL Draft doesn't seem fazed. He's creating more scoring chances than his two goals would indicate, and he should continue to gain confidence as the season progresses.

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Marcus Johansson, F

Grade: B

Stats: 9 GP, 3 G, 2 A, 5 P

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Playing in his first season New Jersey, Johansson seems to still be adjusting to a new system after playing seven seasons with the Washington Capitals. His points so far have come in bunches. Johansson has shown his puck-handling ability and poise to help get the Devils' offense going, and he should be able to do more of that as he get further acclimated.

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Keith Kinkaid, G

Grade: A

Stats: 4 GP, 3-1, .910 SV%, 2.62 GAA

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Kinkaid's only loss came in a 3-0 shutout against the San Jose Sharks, and so far, he has been everything the Devils could want in a backup. He is 3-1 with a 2.62 GAA and .910 save percentage, and he stepped in to post a scoreless third period and overtime on Oct. 19 vs. the Senators when starter Cory Schneider got hurt.

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Ben Lovejoy, D

Grade: B

Stats: 5 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 P

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Lovejoy started his second season with the Devils in a different role. After being one of two Devils to play all 82 games last season, Lovejoy was a healthy scratch five times in the first 10 games. With eight defensemen, the Devils do need to sit two on most nights, and Lovejoy has been on of the odd men out. But when he has played, Lovejoy's added a needed presence on the defensive end and penalty kill.

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John Moore, D

Grade: B+

Stats: 10 GP, 2 G, 3 A, 5 P

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Coming off a career-high 10 goals last season, Moore has had a solid start to the season with two goals and five points. He has not played much time on the power play, so has found ways to produce in different areas.

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Mirco Mueller, D

Grade: C

Stats: 6 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 P

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After a promising preseason, Mueller has had trouble finding traction in the regular season. He has been a healthy scratch four times as the Devils try to build to confidence of the former first-round pick in his first season in New Jersey. With seven other defensemen on the roster, the Devils have the option to let him take a step back whenever they see fit.

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Stefan Noesen, F

Grade: B

Stats: 7 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 1 P

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Noesen has found himself as the odd man out among the forwards three times in recent games. He scored his first goal of the season in the second game, but he has been quiet in the scoring department since.

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Kyle Palmieri, F

Grade: A

Stats: 7 GP, 3 G, 4 A, 7 P

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Injuries aside, Palmieri has been his usual self when in the lineup. He has three goals and four assists through seven games, building off a season where he led the Devils in points.

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Dalton Prout, D

Grade: C

Stats: 3 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 P

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Along with Lovejoy and Mueller, Prout has found himself as one of the odd men out in the defensemen rotation. He earned a roster spot after a solid preseason, but the Devils haven't had too many chances to work him into the lineup yet.

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Steven Santini, D

Grade: A-

Stats: 9 GP, 0 G, 3 A, 3 P

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Santini trails only Andy Greene for the team lead in average ice time, and the second-year pro has found himself logging big minutes in a few games. Santini has started in the defensive zone more than any other defenseman on the Devils, and he has quickly earned the trust of coaches and teammates to be out there in pivotal situations.

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Cory Schneider, G

Grade: B

Stats: 7 GP, 5-1, .909 SV%, 3.26 GAA

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The stats don't look overwhelming, but Schneider has played well to start the season. He did hold the NHL's top offense, the Toronto Maple Leafs, to three goals on 50 shots, while giving up four goals to Tampa Bay and Ottawa, plus five to Washington. Expect that GAA to come down as the season goes on, and now that Schneider is healthy, he will look to get back on track in November.

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Damon Severson, D

Grade: B

Stats: 10 GP, 1 G, 2 A, 3 P

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Severson's done his job on the offensive end, going for one goal and two assists while ranking third on the team in shots. He's had some struggles, along with the rest of the defense, on the other end, so look for the Devils to keep moving pairings to find their best mix of offense and defense.

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Drew Stafford, F

Grade: A

Stats: 7 GP, 3 G, 1 A, 4 P

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Stafford has finished with a plus/minus of zero or lower in each of his seven games this season, but that's pretty much the only blemish early in his Devils tenure. Along with adding another veteran presence to the top six, Stafford has shown the knack for key goals in the early going. After overcoming an early injury, he has taken a spot on the top line with Hall and Hischier.

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Miles Wood, F

Grade: B+

Stats: 9 GP, 3 G, 1 A, 4 P

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After being a healthy scratch for the season opener, Wood has been in the lineup every game since. He has three goals and one assist while becoming a consistent presence on the fourth line. He's still taking a lot of penalties; he has one minor penalty in four of his nine games, including one game where he committed three.

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Pavel Zacha, F

Grade: B

Stats: 10 GP, 2 G, 2 A , 4 P

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Zacha had a slow start while playing on the top line, but he's settled into his form in recent games while playing on the third line. He's up to 12 shots and has looked confident in battles and skating with the puck, helping him add two assists.

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John Hynes, Coach

Grade: A

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Some questioned Hynes' thinking when the Devils kept players such as Gibbons or Coleman over Joseph Blandisi and John Quenneville out of training camp. Those critics have gone quiet, and rightfully so. Through 10 games, Hynes has gotten the most out of his lineup on both ends of the ice, and he has the Devils off to their best start since 1993-94.

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