Devils Assistant GM Dan MacKinnon recently confirmed the worst-kept secret in hockey Luke Hughes is coming to New Jersey after his season ends in Michigan. This post celebrates that news and updates on the other Devils prospects in the NCAA.
In the 4th round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, the New Jersey Devils defenseman Daniil Orlov at 110th overall. This post will introduce Orlov, give a quick reaction to the pick, and will be updated throughout the day to include more information about the prospect.
In the 7th round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, the New Jersey Devils drafted defenseman Artem Barabosha at 198th overall. This post will introduce Artem Barabosha, give a quick reaction to the pick, and will be updated throughout the day to include more information about the prospect.
This week’s update notes the start of the 2022 World Junior Championship which features 4 Devils prospects in Shakir Mukhamadullin, Alexander Holtz, Luke Hughes, and Jakub Malek. It is also highlighted by Arseni Gritsyuk adding a couple of goals and an assist to his season totals in the KHL.
The 2022 World Juniors started off with some explosive games, but largely expected results with most of the favored teams finding a way to get in the win column.