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Jacob Markstrom makes a save on a William Eklund shot.

Devils’ Losing Skid Hits Four with Loss to Sharks

The New Jersey Devils lost 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center on Saturday afternoon. The Devils had another disjointed performance but had positioned themselves to earn at least a point before a late go-ahead goal from the Sharks extended New Jersey’s losing streak to four games. With the loss, the Devils […]

When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?

When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.