New Jersey Devils Make First Round of Training Camp Cuts

The New Jersey Devils announced on Tuesday that they’ve made their first round of training camp cuts.

Four players were cut from the Devils’ training camp roster who are either CHL players or attended camp on an amateur tryout contract (ATO).

Forwards, and Devils prospects, Cole Brown and Kasperi Pikkarainen have been returned on loan to their respective CHL teams. Brown has been returned to the Ontario Hockey League where he will re-join his OHL team, the Brantford Bulldogs.

The Devils drafted Brown in the sixth round of the 2023 NHL Draft, 164th overall. In his junior season, the 19-year-old forward scored 16 goals and 39 points in 65 games. Brown chipped in one assist in six playoff contests.

Brown has yet to sign a professional contract, however, his rights remain with the Devils.

Kasper Pikkarainen is heading to the Western Hockey League where he will suit up for the Red Deer Rebels. Pikkarainen played last season in TPS’ organization in Liiga. He played five games in Finland’s highest level, yet spent the majority of his time playing for the U20 team.

In 34 games, Pikkarainen scored 12 goals and 28 points. He later chipped in two goals and seven points in 12 playoff contests.

Following his season with the Rebels, Pikkarainen has an extension that kicks in with TPS through the 2026-27 season.

Goaltender Zach Pelletier and defenseman Spencer Sova were attending the Devils’ training camp on an ATO. The team announced they released both players and they remain free agents.

The Devils’ roster is now cut down to 64 players. 37 forwards, 19 defensemen, and seven goaltenders remain in training camp.

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