Devil's Top Prospects

Devils Top Prospects:
With the Devil’s season over, it is time to take a look at some possible players that the Devil’s could bring up. The Devil’s have a long line of talented prospects, but there are three that stand out over the rest.

1. Mattias Tedenby (LW):

Career: Tedenby made his debut in the 2005-2006 season with the Swedish U16 team. In the 2007-2008 season, he was brought up to the Swedish Elite League to play for HV 71 where he helped his team win the championship. In 2008-2009, he was mostly fourth lined but he showed his talent when brought up in the playoffs with six goals and three assists in 18 games. Tedenby was drafted in the first round, 24th overall, by the New Jersey Devils in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

Future: He had a year left on his contract with HV-71 of the SEL. He has signed with the Devils for the 2010-2011 season.

Plays like: Tedenby is an exciting player who is all about speed. Not only can he add to the offense of the team, but he will be a playmaker as well and bring excitement to the
Devil’s roster. He has a similar playing style to Martin St. Louis.


2. Jacob Josefson (C):

Career: In 2007-2008 Josefson spent most of his time in the SEL with Djurgardens where he totaled 31 points in 34 games. He also played in the U17 and U18 WJC. In 2008-2009 he played for Djurgardens and represented Sweden in the U18 and U20 WJC. He was drafted in the first round, 20th overall, by the New Jersey Devils in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft

Future: With his contract up in the SEL, the Devil’s recently signed Josesfon. Contract details have not been released.

Plays Like: Josesfon is someone who can play a two-way game. He plays similar to Henrik Zetterberg and Vincent Lecavalier


3. Adam Henrique (C):

Career: In 2007-2008 he made his debut with the Windsor Spitfires where he recorded impressive numbers. In 2008-2009, Henrique had a +39 rating with the Spitfires and he helped lead them to a Memorial Cup Champion. He also tied for most goals in the tournament. Windsor made it to the Memorial Cup Final again in the 2009-2010 season. Henrique currently has 2g and 3a for 5 points. He is only trailing #1 prospect Taylor Hall. Henrique was drafted in the 3rd round, 82nd overall, by the New Jersey Devils in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

Future: It is likely to see Henrique to play some time with the Devils. He will most likely turn pro this upcoming season.

Plays Like: Henrique is not a flashy player but he plays a style that will fit into the organization well. He has great leadership skills and he can play a two-way game.