Meet the Devils' 2023 Draft Class | BLOG

The 2023 NHL Draft is in the books. The Devils added five new players to the fold.

"We have a pretty clear mandate from (general manager) Tom (Fitzgerald) and the ownership group that it's about ceiling. The draft is where you go to get players you can't trade for," said Cheif Scout Mark Dennehy. "We couldn't be happier."

Name:Lenni Hameenaho
Position:Forward
Shoots:R
Metrics:6-1, 185
Country:Finland
Amateur Team (League):Assat (Finland)
Quote:"I'm a smart player. I'm best with the puck in the offensive side. I like (have) the puck and create scoring chances for myself and my linemates. I want to most improve my skating, explosiveness, first step."

Name:Cam Squires
Position:Forward
Shoots:R
Metrics:6-0, 165
Country:Canada
Amateur Team (League):Cape Breton (QMJHL)
Quote:"I'm a smart, skilled forward. I like to score goals. I'm a playmaker as well. I get things going in the offensive zone and my 200-foot game has come a long way. I'm turning into an overall three zone play. I play with speed. I'm an exciting player to watch."

Name:Chase Cheslock
Position:D
Shoots:R
Metrics:6-3, 208
Country:USA
Amateur Team (League):Rogers High (Minnesota HS)
Quote:"He's going to go to college and marinate a little bit. Big, mobile, athletic. He's one of those Minnesota high school athletes." -Dennehy

Name:Cole Brown
Position:Forward
Shoots:L
Metrics:6-2, 178
Country:Canada
Amateur Team (League):Hamilton (OHL)
Quote:"A lot of upside there. Big body, good skill." -Denney

Name:Daniil Karpovich
Position:D
Shoots:L
Metrics:6-3, 209
Country:Belarus
Amateur Team (League):Yekaterinburg Jr. (Russia-Jr.)