OHL In The System: New Jersey DevilsThe latest instalment of OHL In The System takes a closer look at the New Jersey Devils.
This 32-part series spotlights OHL players who are either signed to an NHL or AHL contract or are recently drafted, and are 25 years old or younger with 50 or fewer NHL games played.
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Cole Brown (LW) – Hamilton/Brantford Bulldogs (2021-24)Selected: 164th Overall, 2023 NHL DraftOHL Career Stats: 174 Games Played | 42 Goals | 60 Assists | 102 PointsAge: 19A sixth round pick by the Devils in 2023, Cole Brown put up 39 points (16-23–39) in his third OHL season, helping the Brantford Bulldogs begin a new chapter in the OHL. The former third round pick by Hamilton in 2021 is poised for a big year as a 19-year-old in Brantford where he’ll have opportunities to play with skilled Chicago Blackhawks prospects Nick Lardis and Marek Vanacker.
Chase Stillman (RW) – Sudbury Wolves (2019-22), Peterborough Petes (2021-23)Selected: 29th Overall, 2021 NHL DraftOHL Career Stats: 176 Games Played | 51 Goals | 80 Assists | 131 PointsAge: 21A first round pick by New Jersey in 2021, Chase Stillman closed-out his OHL career playing perhaps his best hockey during the 2023 playoffs. The physical winger helped the Peterborough Petes win an OHL Championship as he contributed 13 points (4-9–13) in 21 playoff games. The son of two-time Stanley Cup champion and recently named Guelph Storm head coach Cory Stillman, Chase recorded 24 points (14-10–24) over 54 games in his first AHL season with the Utica Comets in 2023-24.
Nico Daws (G) – Guelph Storm (2017-20)Selected: 84th Overall, 2020 NHL DraftOHL Career Stats: 72 Games Played | 34-20-5-6 Record | 2.94 GAA | .909 Save Percentage | 6 ShutoutsAge: 23The OHL’s Goaltender of the Year in 2019-20, Nico Daws saw 25 games of NHL action in 2021-22, was in the AHL for a full season in 2022-23, and returned to the Devils for 21 contests in 2023-24. The 6-foot-4 Burlington, Ont. native was an OHL champion with the Storm in 2018-19 and developed into a bonafide NHL prospect over the course of his three seasons in crimson.
Check back tomorrow as we check in on the Buffalo Sabres!
