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The New Jersey Devils could have a good problem on the blue line this season. The club has a solid blueline corps seemingly in place. But if Anton Silaev can elbow his way into the lineup, it might just create the type of complication GMs and coaches love to have.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 5

Devils have a future star in Anton Silayev, but there's a catch

The New Jersey Devils will be getting their first real look at future star Anton Silayev this season. The 6’7”, 207-pound blueliner screams of an NHL bruiser.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 31

Could Anton Silayev really push for a roster spot in training camp?

Friday afternoon, longtime hockey writer Arthur Staple reignited his weekly Tri-State Hockey Report on Twitter, beginning with a segment on the New Jersey Devils.

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Devils News & Rumors: Silayev’s Upcoming North American Debut, Brodeur’s Faith in Daws, and More

Throughout the offseason, the New Jersey Devils have certainly made the most of their situation. Under the guidance of new general manager (GM) Sunny Mehta, they’ve addressed areas of weakness and inconsistency.

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New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / July 14

New Jersey Devils Prospects Update: Four Players Who Could Make Their NHL Debuts This Season

New Gm. New era. Time’s are changing in Utica, as well as the big club. What Devils prospects appear poised to ride the wave of change and make their NHL debuts this season?

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / June 3

Devils in the Details – 6/3/26: Deal Done Edition

Here are your links for today: Anton Silayev has signed his entry-level contract: On Silayev: “He may not have a high offensive ceiling, but I am still optimistic about his chances of becoming a useful NHL player.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Devils Sign Anton Silayev to an Entry-Level Contract

Earlier today, New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta announced that the organization has signed defenseman Anton Silayev to a three-year, entry-level contract.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

Devils sign top defensive prospect Anton Silayev to entry-level contract

The New Jersey Devils announced on Monday that they have signed top defensive prospect Anton Silayev to a three-year, entry-level contract. Silayev spent the entirety of the 2025-26 regular season, as he did the prior two years, playing with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the KHL.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1

Devils Sign Anton Silayev

The New Jersey Devils will have one more first-round pick in their system next season. Defenseman Anton Silayev is has signed his entry-level contract following his third season in Russia’s KHL.

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New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 31

Devils expected to sign former first-round pick to entry-level contract

The New Jersey Devils are expected to add another first-round selection to their prospect pipeline, with defenseman Anton Silayev projected to sign his entry-level contract following the completion of his third season in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 30

Devils Expected To Sign Anton Silayev

The New Jersey Devils will have one more first-round pick in their system next season. Defenseman Anton Silayev is expected to sign his entry-level contract following his third season in Russia’s KHL per Artur Khairullin of Russian news site Sport-Express.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / March 28

Devils News & Rumors: Silayev Situation, Daws’ Record & Gritsyuk’s Injury

The New Jersey Devils just keep winning games; nine of their last 12 to be exact. Unfortunately for them, it’s too little, too late. Even with this recent surge, they have just a 0.5% chance to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, according to Moneypuck.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24

Devils Expect To Sign Anton Silayev

The Devils are expected to sign 2024 10th overall pick Anton Silayev to his entry-level contract this offseason, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

Devils’ Prospect Stock Market: Louhivaara, Silayev & More

With most of their former top prospects having already graduated, the New Jersey Devils‘ farm system may not be what it was a few years back. That’s not necessarily a bad thing; many of those graduates, like Arseny Gritsyuk, are now making a significant impact on the NHL squad.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 5, 2025

2025 NHL Draft’s Top 10 Russian Prospects

The 2024 NHL Draft class was a good one for Russians, with four players selected in the first round: Ivan Demidov, Anton Silayev, Yegor Surin, and Matvei Gridin.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / December 4, 2024

New Jersey Devils’ 2024 Draft Class Showing Signs of Potential

The New Jersey Devils’ season is in full swing, and while the product on the ice at the NHL level is bringing back good returns, it was just five months ago when the organization ushered in a fresh crop of future talent.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / October 9, 2024

Stock for Devils' top five prospects are rising

Over the summer, New Jersey Hockey Now ranked the top 25 New Jersey Devils prospects, culminating in our top five, which features future NHL stars. While the NHL season is in its infancy, some Devils prospects have been in action for weeks.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / August 24, 2024

Gotta see it: Devils Prospect Anton Silayev Scores Slick Goal

The scent of hockey grows stronger each and every day. The KHL preseason is underway, and there are a few KHL prospects who are participating. In preseason game action on Saturday, New Jersey Devils prospect Anton Silayev showed off some silky mitts, scoring an impressive goal.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / August 15, 2024

Could the New Jersey Devils be Building a Powerhouse Defense Pair in a Few Seasons?

It's certainly early for a prediction like this, but could a Simon Nemec/Anton Silayev pairing be brewing for the New Jersey Devils? The New Jersey Devils are a team currently trying to build themselves into being consistent contenders for the Stanley Cup.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / August 10, 2024