Devils prospect Brandon Burlon reflects on his hockey career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Brandon Burlon, drafted by the New Jersey Devils in 2008, experienced a career primarily in the AHL and European leagues. After five seasons with the Albany Devils, Burlon never reached the NHL. He later played briefly in Europe and attempted a comeback in 2024-25 but concluded his career after limited appearances. His journey exemplifies the challenges many prospects face in making it to the NHL despite early promise.
- •Burlon was drafted 56th overall in 2008 by the Devils.
- •He played five seasons with Albany Devils from 2011 to 2016.
- •Burlon spent time in several European leagues after leaving North America.
- •His final appearances in 2024-25 were with the Orangeville Blitz and Indy Fuel.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — New Jersey Devils Prospect Nostalgia Update: Whatever Happened to Brandon Burlon?
"As summer drags on, we look at some past Devils draft picks that never quite made it to the NHL and what happened in their hockey careers. This week, we examine defenseman Brandon Burlon. All About Burlon Drafted by the Devils in the 2nd round (56th overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Brandon Burlon […]
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