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Devils Risk Big on Command
The New Jersey Devils stunned hockey fans by selecting Alexander Command, a Swedish center, with the 12th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft — a move that raises serious questions. Command, a two-way player with room to grow, wasn’t the most obvious choice, especially with higher-ranked forwards like Ethan Belchetz and Nikita Klepov still available. The Devils’ center depth is dangerously thin, with their top prospect, Matyas Melovsky, struggling in the AHL — possibly explaining the gamble. Though Command was ranked 12th among international skaters, many analysts believe better options were…
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