Utica Comets
A group for all Utica Comets-related posts.
The 2023 Training Camp Roster of the New Jersey Devils
Training camp has begun in earnest for the 32 NHL teams. As such, the New Jersey Devils announced a 57-man roster for their training camp. Between contract statuses and one PTO, 43 of them are eligible right now. Among them, up to 23 will be named. The competition for spots starts now.
The 2023 AATJ Top 25 New Jersey Devils Under 25: The Top Five
This week, we reveal the Top 5 of this year’s Top 25 New Jersey Devils Under 25 list. You know who the first two are; third place ended up being a tight race to call. Find out who ranked the highest between the writers and the readers.
The Waiver Exempt New Jersey Devils Players for the 2023-24 Season
As veterans are about to report to training camp and preseason beginning in just over a week, this is an annual look at the waiver exempt New Jersey Devils players for 2023-24. This covers what has to happen before a player has to go through waivers and what it means for the team.
New Jersey Devils Reveals 24-Man Roster for 2023 Prospect Challenge
Ahead of the 2023 Prospects Challenge, which begins Friday, the New Jersey Devils announced a 24-man roster for this year’s tourney. From Luke Hughes to Jace Isley, this post covers who is going and where each stand.
Keith Kinkaid Returns; New Jersey Devils Signed Kinkaid to a Two-Way, One Season Deal
Ahead of training camp opening for veterans, the New Jersey Devils signed a veteran goaltender. Keith Kinkaid returns to the organization for a two-way contract. This post covers his history as a whole and where he stands.
New Jersey Devils Preseason Success Doesn’t Mean Regular Season Success - As You Know
You probably know this, but preseason success does not necessarily mean regular season success. This has been known by design. This post shows how it is true by comparing preseason records of the New Jersey Devils and their AHL team’s regular season records since 2010.
The 2023 AATJ Top 25 Devils Under 25: The First Five Revealed from 25th to 21st
The first five reveals of the 2023 AATJ Top 25 New Jersey Devils Under 25 list are finally here. This post reveals which players took the last five spots in this year’s list and welcomes a few new faces to the Top 25.
The 2023 AATJ Top 25 Devils Under 25: The 17 Outsiders from #42 to #26
As the offseason begins to close, it is time to reveal the the results of the 2023 All About the Jersey Top 25 New Jersey Devils players Under 25 list as decided by the writers and the community. The reveal begins with the Outsiders, the 17 players who did not make the Top 25.
New Jersey Devils Prospect Update: Defensive Logjam Building in Utica
With the signing of Cal Foote, the Devils will have plenty of options for call-ups on D this coming season.
How Many Actually Have Made it to the NHL from the Top 25 Devils Under 25 Lists
All About the Jersey has been putting together Top 25 New Jersey Devils Under 25 lists since 2012. 153 different players have been ranked over the years. This post goes into how many of them have made it, given a definition of what making it means.
New Jersey Devils’ 2023 Training Camp Battles for the Defense
While training camp is over a month away, one can identify the pending battles for roster spots on the New Jersey Devils to start the 2023-24 season. This post goes over the battles on defense and speculates as to who makes it and where.
The Draft Rights & Contracts of New Jersey Devils Young Players as of the 2023 Offseason
When a team drafts a player, they draft their rights. However, those rights are mostly limited as the team eventually has to sign them or not. With the Top 25 Devils Under 25 poll ongoing, this post goes through the young players who are signed by the New Jersey Devils, who has rights that will expire, and who has rights that will not.
New Jersey Devils Sign Chris Tierney for a One Season Two-Way Contract at NHL Minimum
This morning, the New Jersey Devils added a depth center to their roster by signing Chris Tierney to a NHL minimum contract for a season. This post goes over his career so far and why the Devils needed a depth center.
New Jersey Devils Prospect Update: An early look at the 2023-24 Utica Comets
Between trades, signings, likely graduations and non-tendered offers, there was a lot of turnaround in Utica this summer. This post takes a look at the current roster and what’s still missing for the Comets.
Expiring New Jersey Devils Entry Level Contracts in 2024 Part 1: The Six in Utica
The New Jersey Devils will have eight players on entry level contracts that will end after the 2023-24 season. This post looks at the six in Utica to see what they have done and what could happen next for Nico Daws, Nolan Foote, Santeri Hatakka, Graeme Clarke, Brian Halonen, and Michael Vukojevic.
New Jersey Devils Signings for Utica: Erik Källgren, Justin Dowling, & Kyle Criscuolo
The New Jersey Devils made three signings for two-way contracts primarily for their AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets: goaltender Erik Källgren, center Justin Dowling, and center Kyle Criscuolo.
New Jersey Devils Qualified Kevin Bahl But Not Nathan Bastian, Michael McLeod, and Jesper Boqvist
Qualifying offers were due by 5 PM ET today. The New Jersey Devils only made one qualifying offer to Kevin Bahl, keeping him as a RFA. They did not qualify Nathan Bastian, Michael McLeod, and Jesper Boqvist along with a bunch of Utica Comets. This post is a reaction to the news.
Minor League Trade: New Jersey Devils Trade Reilly Walsh to Boston for Shane Bowers
This afternoon, the New Jersey Devils made a minor league trade with the Boston Bruins: Utica defenseman Reilly Walsh for Providence center Shane Bowers. This is a quick reaction post to the swap of AHLers who need new deals.
New Jersey Devils Prospects AHL Update: Comets Downed by Marlies
The Utica Comets season has ended. Topias Vilen makes his AHL debut. Chase Stillman plays for the OHL Championship. It’s been a busy postseason for Devils prospects.
New Jersey Devils Prospect Update: Comets Tie Up Marlies; Gritsyuk Not Returning to Omsk?
The New Jersey Devils prospects continue into their respective postseasons. The Utica Comets tied up the Marlies in their series; Pelicans lost their finals; the Petes are playing; and Arseni Gritsyuk may be out at Omsk. Learn about what the prospects are doing in this weekly update.
New Jersey Devils AHL Update: Daws shuts the door as Utica advances in epic fashion
Last second heroics. Check. Overtime victories. Check. Excellent goaltending. Check. The Comets blow past Laval.
New Jersey Devils AHL Update: Comets Clinch
The AHL season has ended. Now the true test begins. This post covers the Utica Comets season and their position in the race for the Calder Cup.
New Jersey Devils CHL Prospect Update: Filmon Hits 40
Josh Filmon has scored his 40th goal in his draft one season. This post updates on Filmon and the other Devils CHL prospects.
Ten Devils Prospects Who Could Be Moved Before the Deadline
The trade deadline is nearly upon us. This week the New Jersey Devils Prospect Review looks at players who could be on the move.
New Jersey Devils CHL Prospect Update: Is Josh Filmon another late round gem?
After a double-hattrick, 2022 6th Round pick Josh Filmon is getting his share of looks in a WHL season dominated in the press by future superstar Connor Bedard. This post highlights Filmon’s breakout season and updates on the other Devils prospects in the CHL.
New Jersey Devils Prospect Year-End Review: Your New Jersey Devils All-Prospect Team
As we ring in a new year, we look look at the prospects in the Devils system and put together a team of them. For fun.
A Very Early Look at the 2023 New Jersey Devils Free Agents
The New Jersey Devils have plenty of decisions to make in 2023 regarding their pending unrestricted and restricted free agents. From Jesper Bratt to Mason Geertsen, this post goes over all of them with initial takes on what the Devils should consider doing with them.
New Jersey Devils Utica Comets Prospect Update: What Happened to Nico Daws?
Nico Daws was a rare bright spot in a disastrous season in goal last year for the Devils. This post updates on Daws and what else is going on in Utica.
New Jersey Devils European Prospects Update: Topias Vilen Getting Noticed
After scoring zero goals last season, former fifth round pick Topias Vilen is now amongst the goal-scoring leaders for a defenseman in the SM-Liiga. This posts spotlights Vilen’s encouraging development and provides updates on the other Devils prospects playing in Europe.
New Jersey Devils Canadian Juniors Prospect Update: Breaking Down Chase Stillman’s Four Goal Night
Stillman recently turned heads with a four goal (five point) performance against Mississauga. Has the pesky forward turned a corner? This post goes over Stillman’s big night and what his future may hold and provides updates on the other Devils prospects in the CHL.
New Jersey Devils NCAA Prospect Update: Comparing Luke Hughes
Just how good is Luke Hughes? This post shows how well the Devils 4th overall pick compares to former NCAA defensemen now playing in the NHL and provides updates on other Devils collegiate prospects including outstanding freshman Seamus Casey.
New Jersey Devils AHL Update: Nemec Settling In
2nd Overall pick Simon Nemec represents the future of the Devils blueline. This post spotlights Nemec’s adjustment to North America and provides updates on the other Devils prospects playing for Utica.