One of the suprise stories in a Devils season with many has been the instant success of their 2016 6th round pick, Jesper Bratt. Bratt was a generally well-liked pick at the time — a speedy winger with some good upside — but like most late-round picks, was figured to be a project and a player that might not show up in New Jersey for at least several years. This fall, Bratt burst onto the scene in New Jersey in training camp and then didn’t look back once the regular season got going. Bratt made his way onto the top line with Taylor Hall and Nico Hischier and produced in a big way, so he stayed there.
Is a Slumping Jesper Bratt a Cause for Concern?
