Just yesterday, the New Jersey Devils signed 2016 sixth round draft pick, Jesper Bratt, to a three year, entry level contract. Bratt was a late selection last year, noted for his young age, his speed, and his production with AIK in Sweden’s Allsvenskan (their second best league). I liked the pick then and I’m encouraged that he was signed to an ELC just one season after his selection. Bratt also represents something else. He was the first Devils draft pick to have played in Sweden in his draft year since Adam Larsson in 2011. That’s right.
Rickard Hugg: 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
