Devils sign defenseman Anton Silayev to entry-level contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:48 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The New Jersey Devils announced the signing of defenseman Anton Silayev to a three-year, entry-level contract on June 1, 2026. Silayev was selected 10th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft and has played in the KHL for Nizhny Novgorod, where he had a notable season with 61 regular-season games and participation in the playoffs. New Jersey's General Manager Sunny Mehta emphasized a commitment to building a winning team, and Silayev's addition reflects the organization's efforts to strengthen their roster after failing to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the past 11 seasons.
- •Anton Silayev signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Devils.
- •He was the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
- •Silayev played parts of three seasons in the KHL with Nizhny Novgorod.
- •He was named a KHL All-Star last season.
- •New Jersey aims to improve after missing the playoffs in recent years.
- 5:48 PMYahoo Sports — Devils sign top ten draft pick to entry level contract
"The New Jersey Devils have signed defenseman Anton Silayev to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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