Devils Draft Big Skating Defenseman

The New Jersey Devils stunned draft watchers by snagging massive defenseman Nikita Shcherbakov at 44th overall — a six-foot-five skater with room to grow into a 200-pound force. Their center depth also got a major boost with picks Alexander Command and Matias Vanhanen, while Shcherbakov’s profile eerily mirrors recently signed Anton Silayev. GM Sunny Mehta’s bold moves suggest a clear blueprint: build through high-potential, mobile defensemen and center prospects, even if it means taking risks. If Shcherbakov develops like Silayev, it could be a masterstroke — and a sign the Devils are serious about their future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/04064d4b4cb1abf7