
Mike Zalewski Joins Devils’ AHL Staff in Utica
The New Jersey Devils have appointed Mike Zalewski as an assistant coach for their AHL affiliate in Utica, bringing a wealth of professional experience to a team eager for fresh leadership.
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The New Jersey Devils have appointed Mike Zalewski as an assistant coach for their AHL affiliate in Utica, bringing a wealth of professional experience to a team eager for fresh leadership.

After a standout season with the San Jose Barracuda, Colin White has agreed to a $900,000 NHL‑level deal with the New Jersey Devils, bringing his 48 points and playoff experience to the roster.

The New Jersey Devils have secured Topias Vilen with a one‑year, two‑way contract, guaranteeing $175,000 while offering $850,000 at the NHL level.

The organization announced a series of hires and appointments that could influence its approach to goaltending and staff composition.

The Utica Comets are undergoing a comprehensive transformation, with New Jersey Devils GM Sunny Mehta elevating the franchise as a development hub and appointing Braden Birch as the new GM. A flurry of contracts, trades and signings defines the 2025‑26 roster, setting the stage for an October 10 home opener at the Adirondack Bank Center.

The Devils have locked in the 24‑year‑old Czech goaltender on a two‑year deal, detailing NHL and AHL earnings and highlighting a career that spans North America and Europe.

The New Jersey Devils have secured forward Ben Steeves with a two-way contract, adding NHL experience and AHL productivity to their lineup.

Devils GM Sunny Mehta reshapes the roster with key extensions, trades, and depth signings, aiming to foster a winning culture and accelerate player development through the Utica Comets.

The New Jersey Devils have locked in forward Marc McLaughlin for the 2026-27 season with a two-way contract, outlining salary figures and reflecting on his recent performances.

The New Jersey Devils have secured forward Xavier Parent with a one‑year, two‑way contract, blending NHL and AHL salaries and guaranteeing $200,000. His recent AHL performance, NHL debut, and career trajectory are examined in detail.

The New Jersey Devils have signed forward Riley Tufte to a one-year, $850,000 contract, adding a proven AHL scorer with NHL experience and a championship pedigree.

Birch, a 2013 Cornell graduate, brings a decade of front‑office experience and a Stanley Cup pedigree to the Devils’ hockey operations.