Devils Rookie Camp Features Silaev, Brodeur; Top Pick Command Stays in Sweden
The Devils' 2026 rookie camp roster includes 25 players, with notable invitees Anton Silaev (10th overall in 2024) and goaltender Jeremy Brodeur. However, 2026 12th-overall pick Alexander Command will not attend, as he has chosen to remain in Sweden with Örebro HK. The camp runs from September 11-16 at the Prudential Center's practice facility.
The camp roster breaks down as 14 forwards, eight defensemen, and three goaltenders, with Nathan Brown, Caelan Joudrey, and Nathan Lecompte also receiving invitations. Silaev's attendance marks his first appearance in Devils colors after two seasons playing in Russia following his 2024 selection. Brodeur, meanwhile, arrives with extensive AHL and ECHL experience but has yet to earn an NHL appearance.
Only two members of the 2026 draft class—sixth-rounder Luke Wilfley and seventh-rounder Quinn McKenzie—will participate. Lenni Hameenaho, who appeared in 33 NHL games last season while splitting time with Utica, returns to rookie camp seeking a permanent roster spot. The camp features practices and two live-streamed games against the Islanders' rookies.
This roster announcement could shape fan expectations for the Devils' near-term depth, particularly regarding Silaev's long-awaited arrival and Brodeur's potential NHL breakthrough. The absence of top pick Command may prompt discussion about overseas development paths for European prospects, affecting how supporters and analysts gauge the organization's pipeline. For ticket holders and followers, rookie camp offers an early barometer of future contributors, potentially influencing season-ticket enthusiasm and media coverage of the franchise's rebuilding trajectory.