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Devils Draft Series: John-Jason Peterka, German Goal-Scorer
Profile John-Jason Peterka is the third German we have studied in this series so far. He is an 18-year-old right-wing who’s a left-handed is listed as 5-foot-11 and 192 pounds. He has split his junior hockey career between Germany and the Czech Republic. Most recently, playing for the DEL’s EHC München. In the final 2020
Devils Draft Series: Jacob Perreault, Goal-Scoring Power Play Weapon
Profile Jacob Perreault is an 18-year old center, who will most likely translate as a right-wing professionally. He has a solid frame, at 5-foot-11, 192 pounds. The right-handed Canadian played the majority of his junior career in the United States, before coming to the OHL in the 2018-19 season to play for the Sarnia Sting.
New Jersey Devils Season Recap: The Good and the Bad
Introduction With the recent announcement made by the NHLPA, it seems as if the New Jersey Devils 2019-20 season is over. It started with the utmost potential but ended how almost every year since 2011-12 season, in disappointment. Several things went wrong, but some went right. So let’s take a look at the good and
Devils Draft Series: William Wallinder, Raw Defenseman With Unlimited Upside
Profile William Wallinder is the third defenseman evaluated in this series, and he’s also the most interesting. He is only 17 years old and won’t turn 18 until July, making him one of the youngest in the draft. For his age, he has great size, as he is listed at 6-foot-4, 191 pounds. Wallinder is
Why Atlantic City Is a Good Place for the NHL Once the Season Resumes
Introduction This past week has been kind to hockey fans, as it seems the NHL is making progress towards resuming their season. Ever since the season was paused back in March, the league has made it clear it has intentions of coming back. Specifically to award the Stanley Cup for the 2019-2020 season. The remaining
Devils Draft Series: Hendrix Lapierre, Oft-Injured Playmaking Center
Profile Hendrix Lapierre is an 18-year old centerman who’s listed as 6-foot, 179 pounds. The left-handed shot was born in Canada and has played his whole junior hockey career there as well. Unfortunately, as will be discussed below, he has an extensive injury history that has forced him to miss a lot of time. Despite
Devils Draft Series: Mavrik Bourque, Sneaky Offensive Talent
Profile Mavrik Bourque is an 18-year old Canadian, who’s listed as 5-foot-10, 178 pounds. He spent the majority of his draft minus-one season on the wing but moved to center for the entirety of this season. The right-handed shot has played his whole junior hockey career in Canada. The final 2020 Draft Prospect Rankings were
Devils Draft Series: Noel Gunler — Risky, Swedish Scorer
Profile Noel Gunler is an 18-year old, Swedish-born right-winger and is listed as 6-foot-2, 187 pounds. Like both fellow-countrymen Alexander Holtz and Lucas Raymond, he has played his whole junior career in Sweden, specifically throughout Luleá HF’s system. In the final 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings, he is ranked ninth among European skaters, this after
Devils Draft Series: Lukas Reichel — Raw, German Offensive Talent
Profile Lukas Reichel is the second German forward evaluated in this series. The first was likely top-three pick, Tim Stützle. Reichel is a 6-foot, 170-pound left wing who’s 18-years old (May birth-month) and a left-handed shot. He has played his whole junior career in Germany, while also representing his home country on several different occasions.
Devils Draft Series: Dawson Mercer, Underrated QMJHL Scorer
Profile Dawson Mercer is an 18-year-old right-wing who is projected by many to switch to center. His birthday is in October, so he is a bit older for this draft class. He is listed as 6-foot, 180 pounds. The right-handed shot has played his whole junior career in Canada and also represented Team Canada on