The New Jersey Devils selected Jokerit U-20 and Finnish U-18 national team center Samu Salminen at 68th overall in the third round. Learn more about the future Denver Pioneer and what he brings to the table with this post. After a prolonged second round, the 2021 NHL Draft picked up its pace in the third round. The New Jersey Devils first pick of the second day of the draft … [Read more...] about 2021 NHL Draft: Devils Pick Samu Salminen at 68th Overall in the Third Round
2021 NHL Draft: Devils Pick Jakub Málek at 100th Overall in the Fourth Round
New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald continued the recent NHL Draft tradition of the Devils picking at least one goaltender. With the 100th overall pick, the Devils picked 19-year old Jakub Málek of VHK Vsetin, a Czech second league goalie. Learn a little more about him with this post. Since Ray Shero became the General Manager of the New Jersey Devils, the Devils have … [Read more...] about 2021 NHL Draft: Devils Pick Jakub Málek at 100th Overall in the Fourth Round
2021 NHL Draft: Devils Pick Topias Vilén at 129th Overall in the 5th Round
The New Jersey Devils picked first in the fifth round and made their second Finnish and defenseman pick of the 2021 NHL Draft with Topias Vilén of Pelicans. Learn more about the pick in this post. The New Jersey Devils selected second defenseman of in their class of the 2021 NHL Draft with the first pick of the fifth round. They went back to Finland, but this time they sought … [Read more...] about 2021 NHL Draft: Devils Pick Topias Vilén at 129th Overall in the 5th Round
2021 NHL Draft: Devils Pick Viktor Hurtig at 164th Overall in the Sixth Round
The New Jersey Devils went back to Europe with their sixth round selection at the 2021 NHL Draft. At 164th overall, they selected the large right-handed defenseman Viktor Hurtig from Västerås IK’s junior team. Learn a little more about the future Växjö Laker in this post. The New Jersey Devils went back to Europe on the second day of the NHL Draft yet again. All of their picks … [Read more...] about 2021 NHL Draft: Devils Pick Viktor Hurtig at 164th Overall in the Sixth Round
2021 NHL Draft: Devils Pick Zakhar Bardakov at 203rd Overall in the Seventh Round
Yes! A photo of a Devils drafted prospect on Day 2! This is Zakhar Bardakov! | Photo by RvS.Media/Robert Hradil/Getty Images The New Jersey Devils ended their 2021 NHL Draft class by taking their fifth European player of the day in Russian forward Zakhar Bardakov. Learn more about the large, physical, and nasty-capable forward double-overage pick with this post. With … [Read more...] about 2021 NHL Draft: Devils Pick Zakhar Bardakov at 203rd Overall in the Seventh Round
The New Jersey Devils Took Luke Hughes then Underwhelmed at the 2021 NHL Draft
Who leads this year’s draft class? Who will determine its ultimate success or failure? | Photo by Andrew MacLean/NHLI via Getty Images The New Jersey Devils took Luke Hughes and then made six other picks that maybe could have been better at the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. This post is a summary of thoughts about what the Devils did now that the draft is over. After every NHL … [Read more...] about The New Jersey Devils Took Luke Hughes then Underwhelmed at the 2021 NHL Draft
Two New Jersey Devils Picks for the 2021 NHL Draft First Round: The AAtJ Open Post
The lottery results from June 2, 2021 will now yield results tonight. | Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images Welcome to the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The New Jersey Devils will have two picks in the first round. Will they use both of them? This is an open post for AAtJ readers to discuss what happens in the 2021 NHL Draft as it happens for New Jersey and others. The … [Read more...] about Two New Jersey Devils Picks for the 2021 NHL Draft First Round: The AAtJ Open Post
2021 NHL Draft: Devils Pick Luke Hughes at 4th Overall in the First Round
The middle brother in this photo is now a Devil. | Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images The New Jersey Devils selected United States National Team Development Program defenseman Luke Hughes at fourth overall. This post provides a summary of why this pick was a very good one for the Devils, why fans should be excited about Luke, and why it was somewhat expected. … [Read more...] about 2021 NHL Draft: Devils Pick Luke Hughes at 4th Overall in the First Round
2021 NHL Draft: Devils Pick Chase Stillman at 29th Overall in the First Round
We don’t have a Chase Stillman photo, so here’s one of Cory Stillman. | Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images The New Jersey Devils kept the 29th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft and selected right winger Chase Stillman. This post is a reaction to the pick of Cory Stillman’s son with some details on what his game actually is. One of the themes of this year’s NHL Draft was … [Read more...] about 2021 NHL Draft: Devils Pick Chase Stillman at 29th Overall in the First Round