15th ovr- Michael Curtis, 6'1" 177lbs Center
With their first pick in the 2013 NHL entry draft they NJ Devils proudly select a 19 year old sniper centermen from the Belleville Bulls in Micheal Curtis. The Kid has lots of offensive upside and speed to burn. He needs to work on his defensive game a bit.
55th ovr- Luke Fenske, 6'1" 201lbs Defense
The Devils selected Luke Fenske with their 2nd round pick at 55th. The stay at home defensemen please a strong defensive game, and is quite mobile for his size. He is willing to drop the gloves and has a cannon from the point. In a few games last season he even played forward for the Regina Pats, Fenske is expected to be an all around solid defensemen.
75th ovr- Valeri Kvasha, 6' 2" 197 lbs Left Wing
With their 75th overall pick the Devils took a risk on a 20 year old sniper from Ukraine. Kvasha has the potential to be an offensive presence in the league, he is a speedster and ok in his own zone. Valeri Kvasha will head straight to Albany and if he works out, he could be the steal of the draft.
93rd ovr- Brandon Hynes. 5'10" 177lbs Right Wing
The Devils selected another sniper with the 93rd ovr pick, Hynes is another speedy sniper who can do damage off the rush. At 19 years old he will send another year in junior before moving up to the AHL.
105th ovr- Daniel Krejci 6'3" 209lbs Defense
Daniel Krejci is the perfect all around defensemen, he possesed fantastic raw offensive ability, he will play on the edge at times as well. The only thing in question is his skating ability. Krejci might be a bit of a project to groom him into a NHL defensemen but if he continues to develop he could turn into a Drew Doughty type of player.
135th ovr- Boris Tyutin , 6'2" 204lbs Left Wing
Boris Tyutin is an all around two way forward. He isn't flashy but does have some offensive upside and is willing to grind as well. Another prospect project for the devils.
143rd ovr- Justin Rasmussen, 6'2" 178lbs Center
Justin Rasmussen is another project player, the two way forward will need to work on his offensive game to succeed at this level.
154th ovr- Brett Ritchie 6'3" 193lbs Right wing
Ritchie is a kid with a big frame, this power forward has decent offensive upside and all around ability. Some are comparing this kid with a younger James Neal.
157th ovr- Shayne Rover, 6'3" 228lbs Defense
Shayne Rover is a monster of a defensemen, the 20 year old is already 6'3" and 228 pounds. While he isnt the most aggressive player he still can hit and play smart in his own zone. If he continues to develop his physical game he could be a great shutdown pairing defensmen.
165th ovr- Gabriel Girard. 5'10" 163lbs Goalie
The Devils selected their first goalie at 165th ovr, this surprised many as it was assumed they would push for one earlier. Girard is already 21 so he will step into the AHL as a backup, at only 163 pounds he needs to bulk up some more to be successful.
The Devils also made a big trade at the deadline sending Star Center Travis Zajac to the St. Louis Blues in return for their 2014 1st round pick and young left winger Jaden Schwartz. 'I really didnt want to move Travis Zajac' Said Andrew D, 'But in this case i had to move an elite player to get one in return. This deal should set us up for years to come and we have two left wing stars now in Schwartz and Tedenby'.
The Devils also made a couple of minor deals. They sent tough guy Eric Boulton to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 6th round selection in 2013. They also sent center Steve Zalewski to St. Louis in return for 2 draft picks, a 3rd and a 4th both in 2014.
Free Agency
ELCs:
M. Curtis- 3 years @ 765k
R. Scarlett- 3 years @ 765k
L. Fenske- 3 years @ 710k
B. Tyutin- 3 years @ 795k
G. Girard- 3 years @ 795k
Resigned:
Z. Parise- 4 years @ 5.76m
S. Bernier- 1 year @ 950k
V. Zharkov-1 year @ 760k
K. Nagy- 3 years @ 550k
T. Pielmeirer- 1 year @ 710k
M. Fayne- 1 year @ 1.06m
Signed:
E. Nabokov- 1 year @ 3.985m
A. Stakock- 3 years @ 925k
E. Artyukhin- 1 year @ 1.1m
T. Fedoruk- 1 year @ 525k
M. Darche- 1 year @ 1.35m
S. Brookbank- 2 years @ 895k
C. Sneep- 3 years @ 925k
The Devils also made another huge trade during the free agent frenzy, sending left winger P. Elias and a 2015 2nd round pick to Nashville for young power forward C. Wilson. They also sent goalie M. Clermont to Anaheim in return for a 7th round pick in 2014
Top 5 Prospects
J. Schwartz, B B B, 72 ovr
M. Curtis, B B B, 70 ovr
L. Fenske, B B B, 68 ovr
R. Scarlett, B B B-, 71 ovr
K. Nagy, B- B- B, 71 ovr