Confirmed with Link: Development Camp Roster released - Camp July 12-16th

[Devils Dominion]

So, missing 3 guys from the latest draft class - the 2 Russians as well as the 7th rounder Davies.

Mozik is a bit of a surprise not to see on the list.

I also thought Rehill would be in camp.

Rehill and Chatham were not signed.

I also thought Davies should be there.

 

[Marshal Rochambeau]

Much appreciated @thethinglonger

 

[Zippy316]

Kerfoot also would have to pay his own way but that probably isn't a problem. Also Kerfoot isn't a likely candidate to become a Vesey. There are huge question marks about his reliance on Vesey considering he put up 30 assists and only scored 4 goals in 33 games.

I'm really excited about Wood. His ability to produce points need to be worked on but his tool box of size and speed is something else. His puck pursuit is special. I see his floor as a good 4th line winger while his ceiling is a really good middle six complimentary winger. Excited to see what he can do with a year in Albany.

I see a lot of Chimera in Wood.

Would love to have a player like that and that is exactly what Shero/Hynes seem to be looking for.

 

[HBK27]

Rehill and Chatham were not signed.

I also thought Davies should be there.

Thanks - I knew about Chatham but not Rehill. Looks like he's attending the Dallas camp.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Wonder who Santini lays out this year.

 

[Brooklyndevil]

Rooting for the Howell kid since l live on the Freehold/Howell border. I'm sure the kid played at American hockey and Brick. I'll be keeping an eye out.

 

[Darkauron]

Anyone have the lists of the players # were from camp last year? I see that Auvitu has the lowest number on defense, and I recall in the past that players with lower numbers tend to be much more NHL ready in the eyes of the staff.

 

[Emperoreddy]

There is a system to the numbers but they never stated what it was.

 

[NJDevils17]

Lots of interesting guys. Hope Zacha gets a chance to play but it doesn't sound like it.

Looking forward to seeing what some of these dmen can do.

 

[NJDevils17]

Also Fitzgerald gave an interview today specifically mentioning Lappin, Wood, and Blandisi having a shot to make the team. I thought the Wood mention was specifically interesting. Said he likes his recklessness.

Gave lots of praise to Lappin, calling him one of if not the best forward for Albany in the playoffs.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Lappin and Wood have the energy to make the 4th line and those positions aren't really locked down yet (don't think JJ or Kalinin are guranteed jobs right now)

Lappin has a better shot bevause of the low RW depth.

 

[Marshal Rochambeau]

Anyone know why Maltsev, Rykov, and Davies aren't going?

 

[ghdi]

Anyone know why Maltsev, Rykov, and Davies aren't going?

Maltsev and Rykov are playing out their KHL contracts. No idea about Davies.

 

[nugg]

Am I mistaken that players who were passed over in the recent draft must go through the draft next season, and can't be signed?

 

[Belizarius]

So, missing 3 guys from the latest draft class - the 2 Russians as well as the 7th rounder Davies.

Mozik is a bit of a surprise not to see on the list.

I also thought Rehill would be in camp.

Rehill is unsigned and went to another camp (Dallas I think)

 

[Emperoreddy]

Maltsev and Rykov are playing out their KHL contracts. No idea about Davies.

Guessing Davies has to pay his own way? Isn't that why Kerfoot isn't going?

 

[Bleedred]

Is Kerfoot even in Albany yet? Seems like he was drafted like 5 years ago already. I know he hasn't played in Albany yet, but will he this year?

And he was drafted in 2012. I always get some of the later round picks from 2010-2013 confused with what years they were picked in. Obviously I know Santini was in 2013 and Boucher in 2011. But Santini was round 2 and our first pick that year. I do get a lot of the guys from those years in rounds 3 and up confused on what year they were selected in though.

 

[Brodeur]

Am I mistaken that players who were passed over in the recent draft must go through the draft next season, and can't be signed?

Depends on where they played last season. If they played (exclusively) in North America, then they could sign ELCs and forgo the draft. It's not unusual to see a handful of undrafted guys earn ELCs. Philippe Myers got one with Philadelphia last year and Columbus did it with Kole Sherwood. Martin Jones is probably the most notable guy who went undrafted (2008) but earned an ELC as a prospect camp invite and didn't have to go back into the draft.

Usually a bit easier to do it with the CHL guys since they can sign contracts and go back to their junior clubs. NCAA players would be giving up their eligibility to sign a deal.

If a guy played in Europe last season, he's not allowed to be signed. I know that the Kings had Radko Gudas as an undrafted invitee for their 2009 camp and they really liked him, but he was off limits. The Flyers goofed and tried to sign Tomas Hyka, but the league rejected the contract. Ditto the Oilers with Vladimir Tkachev a couple years back (Tkachev had played a couple of games in Russia before jumping to the QMJHL).

From a quick scan of our invite list, I think only McInnis/Berzolla have remaining draft eligibility anyways.

 

[Wingman77]

Little OT, but for those of you that are down at the scrimmage next Sat, wonder if the Marty statue is up in Championship Plaza yet, assuming that was their plan? May have missed if they announced what they planned on doing with it eventually after this past season

 

[Triumph]

Guessing Davies has to pay his own way? Isn't that why Kerfoot isn't going?

Kerfoot's dad is a multi-millionaire - he's one of the co-owners of the Vancouver MLS team. I don't think money is keeping him away.

 

[NJDevils17]

Somewhat bold prediction:

I think we're going to see Auvitu make the team out of camp. I don't know why but I just have good feeling about his game. I think he's as good as Moore is right now, maybe not as smooth skating but he is a fantastic PMD.

 

[JimEIV]

Lappin and Wood have the energy to make the 4th line and those positions aren't really locked down yet (don't think JJ or Kalinin are guranteed jobs right now)

Lappin has a better shot bevause of the low RW depth.

Agree and hope we see something like that before the season is over.

 

[Belizarius]

Asst.GM talks about the camp :
https://www.nhl.com/devils/video/njd-2016-development-camp-roster/t-277437418/c-44360703

 

[Marshal Rochambeau]

Somewhat bold prediction:

I think we're going to see Auvitu make the team out of camp. I don't know why but I just have good feeling about his game. I think he's as good as Moore is right now, maybe not as smooth skating but he is a fantastic PMD.

He has the skating and the skill we are looking for so he has a decent chance.

 

[Brodeur]

Somewhat bold prediction:

I think we're going to see Auvitu make the team out of camp. I don't know why but I just have good feeling about his game. I think he's as good as Moore is right now, maybe not as smooth skating but he is a fantastic PMD.

Merrill's shoulder injury is expected to keep him out of camp and the first few weeks of the season. Auvitu will probably be competing with Helgeson for an opening night spot barring any additional signings. Hopefully Auvitu seizes the spot.