This week’s update features the Utica Comets continuing their winning ways thanks to some clutch play from Fabian Zetterlund, Arseni Gritsyuk representing Russia in international hockey, and four Devils prospects preparing for the WJC.
This week’s update features news about Devils prospects in the upcoming World Junior Championship, Arseni Gritsyuk continuing to produce in Russia, and the Utica Comets continuing to stack up points in the AHL.
A day after the New Jersey Devils announced a big extension for The Big Deal, the Devils announced another signing. They have signed prospect defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin to an entry-level contract and loaned him back to Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the KHL.
This week’s action is highlighted by strong performances from Luke Hughes, Arseni Gritsyuk, and Jakub Malek. Utica has also picked up two more wins to move to 3-0 on the season.