Devils sign defenseman Anton Silayev to entry-level contract
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:50 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 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.
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — Anton Silayev Has Plenty of Work Ahead As Devils Tenure Officially Begins
- 5:48 PMYahoo Sports — Devils sign top ten draft pick to entry level contract
"It was always expected that 20-year-old Anton Silayev would transistion his game to North America for the 2026-27 season, and on Monday morning, New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta made it a reality by announcing the club signed the towering defenseman to a three-year, entry-level contract.
"The New Jersey Devils have signed defenseman Anton Silayev to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 1:50 AMAnton Silayev Has Plenty of Work Ahead As Devils Tenure Officially Begins
It was always expected that 20-year-old Anton Silayev would transistion his game to North America for the 2026-27 season, and on Monday morning, New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta made it a reality by announcing the club signed the towering defenseman to a three-year, entry-level contract.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 5:48 PMDevils 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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