The New Jersey Devils drafted 6-fooot-7 defenseman Anton Silayev to be the defensive, physical presence he’s known to be. However, in a conversation with one of the first coaches in North America to work with Silayev, we discovered that there’s more, untapped potential in him.
Elsewhere, what’s up with Jeremy Swayman’s next contract? Clock’s ticking.A look at a projected Team USA roster at the 4 Nations Faceoff. Plus, Toronto is making a change of the guard.
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Devils News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Devils/Utica Comets coach Kevin Dineen was the first coach in the organization to work with Anton Silayev. He spoke with New Jersey Hockey Now about his first impressions of the 6-foot-7 prospect and his untapped potential. (+)
More NJHN: Nolan Foote battled injury that held him out for the majority of the 2023-24 season. The Devils re-signed the former first round pick in 2019 to a one-year, two-way contract.
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TSN: First the Toronto Maple Leafs got a new coach. Now, they’re getting a new captain. John Tavares will cede captaincy of the Maple Leafs and the team will name Auston Matthews the captain later today.
Sportsnet: Predicting Team USA’s roster for the 4 Nations Faceoff. How many, if any, come from the Devils?
Daily Faceoff: According to a report, the Edmonton Oilers very well could start the 2024-25 season without Evander Kane. The Oilers forward could end up on the long-term injured reserve.
Boston Hockey Now: For the most part, Don Sweeney has done well this summer. And yet, the failure thus far to reach an agreement on a new contract with restricted free agent goalie Jeremy Swayman has many readying their pitchforks despite the net-positive offseason that Sweeney has had so far.
Philly Hockey Now: Finding a friend for top goalie prospect Alexei Kolosov was atop the Philadelphia Flyers’ offseason to-do list, and with now only weeks separating the NHL offseason from training camp and the start of preseason, it’s still something the team hasn’t addressed.
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