New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Devils

Team Depth Chart of NHL Prospects
Strengths
  • Large amount of pro level prospects
  • Talent and depth on blue line
  • Improved goaltending prospects
Weaknesses
  • Lack of potential star players at forward
  • Lack of right wing depth
  • No elite goaltending prospect

About Prospect Scores and Probability

Prospect Criteria

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Pro
Playing in N.A. Pro (NHL, AHL, ECHL, etc.)
CHL
Playing in CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL)
NCAA
Playing in NCAA
Europe
Playing in Europe
Junior
Playing in Junior 'A' (USHL, BCHL, AJHL, etc.)
N/A
Not Categorized Yet

Goaltenders

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Scott Wedgewood Pro 7.5 C
2. Maxime Clermont Pro 7.0 C
3. Keith Kinkaid Pro 7.0 C

Right Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Mike Sislo Pro 6.0 C

Left Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Reid Boucher Pro 7.0 C
2. Artur Gavrus CHL 7.0 D
3. Harri Pesonen Pro 6.5 D
4. Blake Pietila NCAA 6.0 B
5. Mike Hoeffel Pro 6.0 C
6. Derek Rodwell NCAA 6.0 C
7. Jean-Sebastien Berube Pro 5.5 C
8. Ben Thomson CHL 5.5 C

Centers

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Stefan Matteau CHL 7.0 C
2. Blake Coleman NCAA 6.5 C
3. Ben Johnson CHL 6.5 C
4. Alex Kerfoot Junior 6.5 D
5. David Wohlberg Pro 6.0 B
6. Graham Black CHL 6.0 C

Defensemen

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Jon Merrill Pro 8.0 C
2. Alexander Urbom Pro 7.0 B
3. Damon Severson CHL 7.0 C
4. Brandon Burlon Pro 7.0 C
5. Reece Scarlett CHL 7.0 C
6. Eric Gelinas Pro 7.0 C
7. Seth Helgeson Pro 6.0 B
8. Matt Corrente Pro 6.0 C
9. Joe Faust NCAA 6.0 C
10. Curtis Gedig NCAA 6.0 C
11. Harry Young Pro 5.5 C
12. Dan Kelly Pro 5.5 C
13. Patrick Daly NCAA 4.0 F

Defense and goaltending biggest assets for New Jersey Devils’ prospect pool

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Jon Merrill - New Jersey Devils

Photo: University of Michigan defenseman Jon Merrill leads a strong and diverse group of New Jersey Devils prospects. (Brace Hemmelgarn/Icon SMI)

The strength of the New Jersey Devils organization continues to reside in the burgeoning stable of defensemen working their way through the system. The addition of 2012 draft pick Damon Severson to a group that already includes Jon Merrill, Alexander Urbom, Eric Gelinas, and Reece Scarlett should have Devils fans frothing at the mouth about what the defense might look like in the near future. That doesn't even include Adam Larsson, who's already established himself at the NHL level.

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New Jersey Devils 2012 draft review

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Photo: Selected 29th overall, forward Stefan Matteau brings a solid mix of skill, physicality, and sandpaper to the Devils organization. Matteau is the son of former NHLer Stephane Matteau, a veteran of 848 games. (Ken McKenna/HF)

 

The New Jersey Devils were back in a familiar position this season, drafting right near the end of the first round after advancing to the Stanley Cup Final. While the common thought was that this would be an opportune time for the Devils to give up their first round draft choice as part of the punishment for Ilya Kovalchuk's contract, GM Lou Lamoriello decided to keep the pick.

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New Jersey Devils 2012 draft preview

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Photo: The fourth overall pick of 2011, Adam Larsson is the highest drafted player by the New Jersey Devils since they selected Scott Niedermayer third overall in 1991. (Bill Streicher/Icon SMI)

 

Given that the New Jersey Devils advanced all the way to the Stanley Cup Final this season, it seemed like a slam-dunk that they would forfeit their first round draft pick this year. However GM Lou Lamoriello threw everyone a curve-ball and decided to keep the pick, which is the second to last (29th overall) in the first round. He obviously has the confidence that his team can again contend for the Stanley Cup in the coming years because now the Devils will have to decide whether to give up their first round pick in either 2013 or 2014.

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Henrique invaluable contributor to New Jersey Devils post-season

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Photo: Rookie center Adam Henrique has shown a knack for clutch scoring in the 2012 NHL playoffs. (Chris Williams/Icon SMI)

 

While Gabriel Landeskog and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins have watched the playoffs on high-definition telecasts, one Calder Trophy finalist has lived them firsthand, helping push his team all the way to the Stanley Cup Final.

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Several Devils prospects experiencing post-season success at the highest level

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Photo: Center David Wohlberg signed an entry-level deal shortly after his senior season with Michigan ended. (Rick Osentoski/Icon SMI)

The New Jersey Devils have seen a bounty of post-season success this season, most noticeably at the NHL level, where they will battle the Los Angeles Kings for the 2012 Stanley Cup. Unfortunately many of the organization's prospects can't make the same claim, with many finishing their post-seasons quite early, or in some cases not having one at all.

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Top Prospects

  1. Jon Merrill
  2. Scott Wedgewood
  3. Alexander Urbom
  4. Eric Gelinas
  5. Damon Severson
  6. Reece Scarlett
  7. Stefan Matteau
  8. Reid Boucher
  9. Keith Kinkaid
  10. Brandon Burlon
  1. Maxime Clermont
  2. Blake Coleman
  3. Seth Helgeson
  4. Blake Pietila
  5. Ben Johnson
  6. Curtis Gedig
  7. David Wohlberg
  8. Graham Black
  9. Artur Gavrus
  10. Mike Hoeffel

Notable Prospects

  1. Jean-Sebastien Berube
  2. Matt Corrente
  3. Patrick Daly
  4. Joe Faust
  5. Dan Kelly
  1. Alex Kerfoot
  2. Harri Pesonen
  3. Derek Rodwell
  4. Mike Sislo
  5. Ben Thomson
  6. Harry Young
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