| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | New Jersey Devils | Placed on LTIR | |
| Mar 7, 2025 | New Jersey Devils | Signed 5 years @ $4.000M AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Signed 3 years @ $766K AAV starting in 2022-23 | |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Winnipeg Jets | Signed 1 year @ $750K AAV starting in 2021-22 | |
| Mar 15, 2019 | Winnipeg Jets | Signed to an entry level contract. |
2024-25 Player Card
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2023-24 Player Card
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About Player Cards
Player cards present an infographic of a players performance. In this case it shows the player performance over a 3 season span. Each square is separated into three separate sub-boxes with the two smaller boxes on top representing the past two seasons and the larger box on the bottom representing the current or most recent season. This allows the reader to guage how consistent a player has been, and if early in the season it can help identify whether a players performance may be impacted by small sample size and subject to regression or is consistent with recent past performance.
Notes and Definitions
- The numbers represent percentiles so the higher the better.
- Percentiles are determined by comparing Forwards to Forwards and Defensemen to Defensemen.
- Bursts/mi are calculated from NHL Edge Data are are speed bursts above 20mpg per mile skated. The NHL doesn't adjust for ice time so the players that skate more will naturally have more bursts over 20, or at least more opportunity to have more. The NHL also does not provide ice time in the context of NHL Edge Statistics, however, it does provide distance skated. By adjusting for distance skated it will have a similar effect to adjusting for ice time but also adjust for situationional effect. For example, Players don't typically skate as much on the PK, mostly within the defensive zone, so don't get significant opportunity in that ice time to get speed bursts above 20mph. Adjusting with miles skates would account for this better than adjusting with ice time.
- Sh%AE is Shooting Percentage above Expected (Sh% - xSh%) and is an indicator of how good a shooter is at converting chances into goals.
- Relative statistics are On Ice - Off Ice statistics and can be an indicator of whether the player makes his teammates better or worse.
- All data is 5v5 except Shooting Hardest and Average, Skating Top Speed and Bursts/mi which are all situations, ES Average which is even strength (NHL doesn't give a specific definition).
Data Sources
- Salary data is from TheStanleyCap.com
- Shooting and Skating (except Sh%AE) are from NHL Edge
- Other statistics are from Puckalytics.com and derived from data from NHL.com
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5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | WPG | 4 | 41:47 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.30 | -0.30 | 0.00 | 3.01 | -3.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2022-23 | MTL | 77 | 1154:34 | 0.16 | 0.62 | 0.78 | 0.25 | -0.10 | 3.45 | 5.63 | -2.18 | 0.79 | 2.38 |
| 2023-24 | MTL | 62 | 857:57 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.84 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 13.64 | 6.78 | 6.85 | 1.32 | 6.58 |
| 2024-25 | NJD | 81 | 1352:08 | 0.04 | 0.67 | 0.71 | 0.12 | -0.08 | 1.43 | 3.97 | -2.54 | 0.00 | 0.83 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | WPG | 4 | 41:47 | 45.95 | 1.44 | 2.62 | 28.72 | 0.00 | 1.86 | 100.00 | 58.51 | 0.43 | -0.89 | 14.10 |
| 2022-23 | MTL | 77 | 1154:34 | 39.08 | 2.70 | 2.48 | 41.47 | 2.75 | 2.65 | 49.52 | 48.36 | 0.29 | -0.30 | 5.75 |
| 2023-24 | MTL | 62 | 857:57 | 39.30 | 2.66 | 2.35 | 43.78 | 1.96 | 2.64 | 57.58 | 47.11 | -0.06 | -0.20 | 1.21 |
| 2024-25 | NJD | 81 | 1352:08 | 37.98 | 2.04 | 2.20 | 36.74 | 1.91 | 2.02 | 51.69 | 52.24 | -0.22 | -0.40 | 2.08 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
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| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
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Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Defense Pairs
| Season | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
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Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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Devils’ Simon Nemec Continues to Prove His Worth at The Hockey Writers (Tue Oct 28, 2025)
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New Jersey Devils were right not to sell low and trade Dougie Hamilton at Pucks and Pitchforks (Sun Oct 26, 2025)
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How the Devils Are Thriving Despite Key Injuries at The Hockey Writers (Tue Oct 21, 2025)
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Devils G Markstrom likely out a couple of weeks at ESPN (Wed Oct 15, 2025)
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New Jersey Devils trim 2 prospects from NHL roster, but they'll be back soon at Pucks and Pitchforks (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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Projecting the New Jersey Devils Roster & Lineup for Opening Night 2025-26 at New Jersey Hockey Now (Sun Oct 5, 2025)
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New Jersey Devils should reunite Sheldon Keefe with recently waived Maple Leafs forward at Pucks and Pitchforks (Sat Oct 4, 2025)
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NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest On Dougie Hamilton, Carter Hart And Golden Knights at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
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NJHN Daily: Devils Questions Arise; ‘Canes Cautioned of Acquitted; an NHL Trade! at New Jersey Hockey Now (Thu Oct 2, 2025)
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Devils Sign Luke Hughes to a Seven-Year Contract at Spectors Hockey (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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Devils' Luke Hughes Gets A Higher Salary Than His Brothers As Standoff Ends at The Hockey News (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Simon Nemec at The Hockey Writers (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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Making the Case for Devils’ Blue Line Vacancy: Nemec, Casey or Edwards at The Hockey Writers (Thu Sep 25, 2025)
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NHL Waivers: Canadiens Priority List And Player Details at Montreal Hockey Now (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
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Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Brett Pesce at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
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Devils GM Gives an Injury Update at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Sep 19, 2025)
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Les Devils perdent les services de Johnathan Kovacevic à long terme at HABSolument Fan (Fri Sep 19, 2025)
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Devils Training Camp 2025–26: Key Storylines to Watch at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
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Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Jonas Siegenthaler at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 16, 2025)
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Ranking NHL Teams By Defensemen at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 8, 2025)
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Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Brenden Dillon at The Hockey Writers (Sun Sep 7, 2025)
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New Jersey Devils won't have any interesting training camp battles this year at Pucks and Pitchforks (Sun Sep 7, 2025)
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How the New CBA, LTIR Rules Impact the Devils at New Jersey Hockey Now (Fri Sep 5, 2025)
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Metro Moves: 2025-26 New Jersey Devils preview at Pens Burgh (Fri Sep 5, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA) ( )  (0 ratings)
Standard Contract (RFA) ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 25 | $766,667 | $766,667 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $150,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2023-24 | 26 | $766,667 | $766,667 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $250,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2024-25 | 27 | $766,667 | $766,667 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 | $1,175,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 24 | $750,000 | $750,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $90,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $90,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 22 | $792,500 | $925,000 | $132,500 | $92,500 | $700,000 | $792,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2020-21 | 23 | $792,500 | $925,000 | $132,500 | $92,500 | $700,000 | $792,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $265,000 | $185,000 | $1,400,000 | $1,585,000 | $140,000 |
Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2012-13 | SCTAMM | Niagara Falls Rivermen Mn Mdgt | 40 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 22 | |||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | Midget | The Hill Academy U16 Prep | 66 | 5 | 23 | 28 | +12 | |||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | CCHL | Ottawa Jr. Senators | 52 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2015-16 | CCHL | Ottawa Jr. Senators | 21 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | CCHL | Hawkesbury Hawks | 30 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | |||||||||
| 2016-17 | NCAA | Merrimack College | 36 | 3 | 16 | 19 | +7 | 30 | ||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | NCAA | Merrimack College | 34 | 2 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 14 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | NCAA | Merrimack College | 31 | 4 | 14 | 18 | -10 | 14 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | AHL | Manitoba Moose | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | AHL | Manitoba Moose | 45 | 4 | 8 | 12 | +10 | 33 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | AHL | Manitoba Moose | 29 | 2 | 12 | 14 | +10 | 23 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Winnipeg Jets | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 7 | 0.0 | 10:49 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | AHL | Manitoba Moose | 62 | 11 | 19 | 30 | +23 | 45 | 5 | -4 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Montréal Canadiens | 77 | 3 | 12 | 15 | +3 | 39 | 92 | 3.3 | 17:25 | |||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Montréal Canadiens | 62 | 6 | 7 | 13 | +11 | 42 | 46 | 13.0 | 16:31 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 81 | 1 | 16 | 17 | +10 | 72 | 76 | 1.3 | 19:49 | 3 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 14:00 | |||
| NHL Career | 224 | 10 | 35 | 45 | +25 | 155 | 221 | 4.5 | 17:55 | 3 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 14:00 | |||||
