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The New Jersey Devils kept their second overall pick at the 2022 NHL Draft. They selected HK Nitra right-shooting defenseman Simon Nemec. This post summarizes who he is, why is the best defender in this year’s draft class, and how it benefits the Devils.

Shane Wright said being selected by the Seattle Kraken with the No. 4 pick of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft gives him some extra motivation.

The Penguins focused on the blue line with two moves yesterday. They signed veteran defenseman Kris Letang to a six-year contract in the afternoon and...

For the second day in a row, the Montreal Canadiens will go on the clock first — and then nine more times.

Juraj Slafkovsky waited and wondered if the Montreal Canadiens would take him with the first pick in the NHL draft. When the moment came, he didn’t even hear general manager Kent Hughes call his name. Shock overwhelmed the big, charismatic winger as soon as he heard Hughes say, “From the Slovakian national team.

Today is the second day of the 2022 NHL Draft. The New Jersey Devils have eight picks in the next six rounds to make today. This is an open post for AAtJ readers and Devils fans to discuss the second day of the 2022 NHL Draft as it happens.

2 years ago, I said this team would be ready to compete in 3-5 years. From what we've seen over the last 2 seasons, I would say "5" is the magic number. The Devils drafted Simon Nemec today, and...

"From the Slovakian national team …" Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes said as he announced the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. Immediately, there came a loud mix of gasps and cheers. The home fans knew that meant the Canadiens were selecting forward Juraj Slafkovsky, not center Shane Wright, the player most expected.

The winger became first Slovakian to be taken with the first pick in the draft.

Slafkovsky, a hulking 6-foot-4 left winger with a huge wingspan, isn’t the fastest player among the first-round talents. But he uses his big frame to impose his will and lean on opposing checkers.