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Devils Draft Class Breakdown | New Jersey Devils News
The New Jersey Devils pulled off some bold moves in their latest draft, blending old-school grit with modern analytics to snag players poised to dominate the NHL. First-round pick Alexander Command is a cerebral center with elite hockey sense, already showing flashes of Nico Hischier and Sam Bennett. Second-round gems Matias Vanhanen—a puck-swinging, high-energy forward with Bratt/Datsyuk DNA—and Nikita Shcherbakov, a mobile defenseman needing some muscle, round out a strong core. Later rounds delivered swagger (Lavr Gashilov, 17, with sniper instincts) and netminding promise (Daniil…
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