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EXCLUSIVE: Devils Prospect Ethan Edwards Ready for Increased Role in NCAA Michigan (+)

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3 weeks ago

August 28, 2024

Michigan's Ethan Edwards (73) celebrates alongside teammate Dylan Duke after scoring past Michigan State goaltender Trey Augustine, right, during the second period of a men's NCAA college hockey tournament regional final Sunday, March 31, 2024 in Maryland Heights, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

The New Jersey Devils have benefitted all too well via the pipeline from the University of Michigan Hockey Club to the NHL. Following the 2023-24 season, a significant chunk of the Michigan Wolverines turned pro and signed their first NHL contracts. However, returning for his senior year at Michigan is Devils prospect defenseman Ethan Edwards — who is ready to take on an increased role with the Wolverines.

Two seasons ago, Edwards watched former Michigan teammate, Luke Hughes, sign his entry-level deal and make an instant impact in New Jersey. This summer, the Devils prospect watched Seamus Casey sign his entry level contract with the Devils as well.

Note: Conversation has been lightly edited for clarity.

“I mean, (Casey) is unbelievable. His instincts, his skills are honestly something I’ve never seen before,” Edwards explained earlier this summer at development camp. “So the stuff you can do out there individually and then the way he finds teammates is so impressive. I’m so excited for him and to see what he can do next year.”