Well, well, well. The Masters odds loom and the New Jersey Devils are playing like they’d rather be at home watching golf than playing playoff hockey. Luckily for them, they built a big enough division lead that they’ll still be very active in the Stanley Cup odds. But you have to wonder if Scott Clemmensen is smiling in his AHL prison right now.

Martin Brodeur returned about a month ago with flair and NHL betting fans were rejoicing. But some people — myself included — wondered what the shakeup, not to mention Scott Clemmensen’s unceremonious demotion, would do to the Devils’ chemistry.

Now, they’ve lost six in a row — included an embarrassing 6-1 drubbing against Pittsburgh last night — and there’s no sign that the bleeding will stop. It’s only natural to wonder if Brodeur’s return made the team sit back a bit to admire the work they did in his absence.

In the end, I say New Jersey bounces back. Brent Sutter is a great coach and Marty will find a way to recover. But Devils fans’ have to worry about their Stanley Cup betting hopes right now. A lot will depend on whom they face in the first round.