Center Samu Salminen had a monster night for Denver. Let’s talk about it.
Salminen’s Big Night
On November 21st, Samu Salminen had a four point (1 goal, 3 assist) effort against ASU, the second four point night of his career. Followed up by another point in the game after that, Salminen’s point totals are now 11 in 14 games, on pace to shatter his career high of 28 points last season.
It’s unclear what the future holds for Salminen. As a senior, he will have an opportunity to sign wherever he wants to this summer. Whether Salminen’s game can translate to the highest levels also remains to be seen, but the Devils could certainly use more centers in their system. Hopefully, the Devils will add him to their extended roster next year.
The Hot List
A few other Devils prospects have been heating up recently.
- After a slow transition period to North America, Lenni Hammenaho now has four points in his last five games for Utica.
- Winger David Rozsival has been on absolute fire recently and now has 11 points in 20 games for the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL
- Defenseman Chase Cheslock added two assists this week and now has 8 in 13 games, more than halfway to his career high in collegiate points at 14. Cheslock has seen an increased role for St. Thomas this year.
The Not List
- Goaltender Jakub Malek has been reassigned to Adirondack of the ECHL, which is probably for the best right now as Utica has been playing Daws every night and Malek needs to play. Daws in net hasn’t helped the team much though, as the Comets dropped both games this weekend.
- Defenseman Anton Silayev has one point in thirty games. His diminished role and ice time has been well-documented on this page. What a difference a new coach makes.
- Winger Josh Filmon remains the only prospect of the Devils without a point, either in Utica or in Adirondack. Filmon has gone 0 for 4 in both leagues.
Happy Trees
Lastly, enjoy this moment of levity from Utica, featuring defensemen Ethan Edwards and Dmitri Osipov.
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