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Devils Draft Big Skating Defenseman
The New Jersey Devils stunned draft watchers by snagging massive defenseman Nikita Shcherbakov at 44th overall — a six-foot-five skater with room to grow into a 200-pound force. Their center depth also got a major boost with picks Alexander Command and Matias Vanhanen, while Shcherbakov’s profile eerily mirrors recently signed Anton Silayev. GM Sunny Mehta’s bold moves suggest a clear blueprint: build through high-potential, mobile defensemen and center prospects, even if it means taking risks. If Shcherbakov develops like Silayev, it could be a masterstroke — and a sign the Devils are…
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