LD Anton Silayev - Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod, KHL (2024, 10th, NJ)

[Moist ReadOnly]

That's not to say he wouldn't be here earlier. And I didn't mean that to come off sounding like he'd do his two years, sign/loan and then sign another two years over there. His contract is two years, so 26-27 is probably the earliest, but it wouldn't surprise me if he spent 3-4 there. Gritsyuk should be over next year, so may help with the transition make him comfortable coming right over. The devils didn't have an issue with mookie either

But just given the type of player he is, the size of player he is... Wouldn't shock me if there's no hurry to rush him into the league.

A guy like him not stepping into a huge role until he's 22 wouldn't be the most shocking thing

Bigger guys do take longer to cook but it also wouldnt shock me if they try to get him over here after his contract simply because hes playing in the KHL already and a higher ATOI than most his age

 

[Felidae]

Really hope he pans out. Would be cool to have the next Zdeno Chara in the league

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Was hoping for Connelly. Like the Devils adding a defenseman who defends.

 

[John Pedro]

The Shakir Mukhamadullin replacement

could become a huge steal if he improves even a little bit offensively or be a total waste of a top10 pick if he can't even defend at NHL level

not a fan of drafting defensive dman this early, but let's hope he pans out. Devils core could use a defensive guy that can keep up with Nemec/Luke skate wise

 

[Hisch13r]

The Shakir Mukhamadullin replacement

could become a huge steal if he improves even a little bit offensively or be a total waste of a top10 pick if he can't even defend at NHL level

not a fan of drafting defensive dman this early, but let's hope he pans out. Devils core could use a defensive guy that can keep up with Nemec/Luke skate wise

Muk cannot defend like Silayev can.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Congrats to Devils fans, I really think you landed an absolute beast of a defensive suppressor. Will be very interested to follow his development

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

For someone that follows his team, is there a reason he plays his offside? That makes his season even more impressive.

 

[Caser]

For someone that follows his team, is there a reason he plays his offside? That makes his season even more impressive.

He doesn't always play there, just Torpedo didn't have any other proper option, at least in the first half of the season. So pretty much he played 2nd pairing RD in the first half of the season yet 3rd pairing LD in the second half.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

The Shakir Mukhamadullin replacement

could become a huge steal if he improves even a little bit offensively or be a total waste of a top10 pick if he can't even defend at NHL level

not a fan of drafting defensive dman this early, but let's hope he pans out. Devils core could use a defensive guy that can keep up with Nemec/Luke skate wise

It definitely bodes well that he’s getting big minutes in the KHL at 17. Pretty much unheard of, so clearly he has enough confidence of Larionov and his staff that the kid can already competently defend.

 

[NJ DevLolz]

He doesn't always play there, just Torpedo didn't have any other proper option, at least in the first half of the season. So pretty much he played 2nd pairing RD in the first half of the season yet 3rd pairing LD in the second half.

Did he regularly play the pk? Hope he becomes a staple on our PK1

 

[Caser]

Did he regularly play the pk? Hope he becomes a staple on our PK1

Yes, he was there on the PK all season long, in the first half of the season he also played on the PP.

 

[John Pedro]

Muk cannot defend like Silayev can.

didn't meant to compare them as players but as boom or bust prospect

It definitely bodes well that he’s getting big minutes in the KHL at 17. Pretty much unheard of, so clearly he has enough confidence of Larionov and his staff that the kid can already competently defend.

that and his size sure is impressive. Hope he can show some offensive ability next season too

 

[Killing Joke]

better options like? Silayev will easily end up better than the 10th player in this draft.

Dickinson and Zeev. Both better offensively and in transition both ways. Theyre both better at pretty much everything than him aside from skating.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Strikes me as a luxury pick for the Devils. Not that he's not worthy of 10th overall but more that they have plenty of young offense to go around. Should be a good stabilizer in the future.

 

[Jerzey Devil]

I don’t even care if his offensive game develops. We’ve been missing someone like him since Volchenkov left and he should be way better. Shut em down like Onyx.

Pair him with Nemec or if he’s still comfortable on the right side pair him with Luke.

Hopefully he develops at a quicker pace and he joins the team after his KHL contract is up.

 

[Hisch13r]

I don’t even care if his offensive game develops. We’ve been missing someone like him since Volchenkov left and he should be way better. Shut em down like Onyx.

Pair him with Nemec or if he’s still comfortable on the right side pair him with Luke.

Hopefully he develops at a quicker pace and he joins the team after his KHL contract is up.

Casey. Luke-Nemec top pair.

 

[Jerzey Devil]

Casey. Luke-Nemec top pair.

I love the idea of huge Silayev playing next to the undersized Casey. That would be an awesome pair.

If the Pesce rumors are true someone is going to have to play of their off hand. Or maybe Casey moves to a forward position?

Hughes-Nemec
Pesce-Hamilton
Silayev-Casey

Or

Hughes-Nemec
Silayev-Hamilton
???/Casey-Pesce

??? being the plug in case Casey were to move to forward.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

He doesn't always play there, just Torpedo didn't have any other proper option, at least in the first half of the season. So pretty much he played 2nd pairing RD in the first half of the season yet 3rd pairing LD in the second half.

So impressive to be able to play top four minutes on his offside in the second best league in the world. Not only defending but making plays from the corner up the boards and just seeing the ice from that side, it’s unnatural.

 

[Caser]

So impressive to be able to play top four minutes on his offside in the second best league in the world. Not only defending but making plays from the corner up the boards and just seeing the ice from that side, it’s unnatural.

I think in general his smarts are very underestimated, might be because a lot of prospect writers watch just shifts, not the game itself and due to that can't exactly understand what kind of game is the team playing and how does he look in comparison to his partners.

 

[HanSolo]

I wanted him the most for the Ducks. I don't think I would've ranked him second overall in a general ranking but for a team with plenty of offensive dynamism on the backend, I feel like Silayev is a dream option to reinforce an offensive guy who takes more risks defensively. I think he's going to be an absolute pain in the ass to play against and I do feel he has time to round out his puck moving and offensive decision making.

I think it's a great pick for the Devils.

 

[Hisch13r]

I love the idea of huge Silayev playing next to the undersized Casey. That would be an awesome pair.

If the Pesce rumors are true someone is going to have to play of their off hand. Or maybe Casey moves to a forward position?

Hughes-Nemec
Pesce-Hamilton
Silayev-Casey

Or

Hughes-Nemec
Silayev-Hamilton
???/Casey-Pesce

??? being the plug in case Casey were to move to forward.

I don’t think Casey’s ever actually moving up. Brining in Pesce on what is likely a hefty deal I think their plan might be to try and move Dougie in like a year or 2. He’s only going to have a 10 team trade list though so not exactly going to be the easiest of things to do

 

[Hisch13r]

I wanted him the most for the Ducks. I don't think I would've ranked him second overall in a general ranking but for a team with plenty of offensive dynamism on the backend, I feel like Silayev is a dream option to reinforce an offensive guy who takes more risks defensively. I think he's going to be an absolute pain in the ass to play against and I do feel he has time to round out his puck moving and offensive decision making.

I think it's a great pick for the Devils.

Yeah I think even without the offense ever coming this is a great pick at 10 for us. If it comes then you’ve got a megastar if not whatever. I think if you’re picking higher up you’d probably want more certainty of the offense but at 10 for a team with the weapons on the backend we already have this is great

 

[Killing Joke]

Fitz has actually drafted very well. The only bust so far is Stillman. Luke Hughes will probably end up the best defenseman of his draft, Nemec already looking like the best of his draft, Mercer was a straight up steal, Holtz is lukewarm (can go in either direction but definitely an NHL player), Mukhamadullin we traded for an assest (at the time we were considered a reach), we drafted Casey who has looked phenomenal. I mean seriously I'm not doubting Fitz when it comes to the draft.

Holtz was a bad pick, Shakir was taken way too early and it lucked out it worked in a trade, Nemec is fine but there are still better players available that could've been taken over him. Mercer is a good comp piece. Stillman is also terrible, and this was also a bad pick.

 

[ScarTroy]

He’s my favorite player in this draft. I hope he proves he actually is the unicorn scouts were drooling at the possibility of him becoming.

 

[Jerzey Devil]

Holtz was a bad pick, Shakir was taken way too early and it lucked out it worked in a trade, Nemec is fine but there are still better players available that could've been taken over him. Mercer is a good comp piece. Stillman is also terrible, and this was also a bad pick.

Other than him possibly still being 4-5 years away from joining the Devils he’s exactly what the team needs. A big tough shutdown left handed defender.

I can see the frustration in not trading the pick for more immediate help but this is a great pick. I just hope he can join the team within 2 years.