Confirmed with Link: Devils Sign D Colby Sissons to three-year Entry Level Contract

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[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Congratulations to him.

 

[Classic Devil]

Basically a free late-round prospect. Okay. Future depth for Albany, anyway.

 

[Devils Dominion]

Did anyone notice him in any of the preseason games?
I did not.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Did anyone notice him in any of the preseason games?
I did not.

I thought he was pretty bland, to be honest. Made a couple of goofs but other than that, I didn't really notice him.

 

[Brooklyndevil]

Big boy.

 

[Kurt Cobain]

He was passed over this past draft, basically a free late round pick. He'll play in juniors for two more years and then play in the AHL.

 

[thethinglonger]

Very intriguing upside prospect...he'll spend this season with Swift Current and make his push for the big roster next season. Hopefully his improvement trajectory stays the same...he's been constantly improving

 

[ghdi]

Did anyone notice him in any of the preseason games?
I did not.

He only played in that 2-0 loss to the Flyers that day we had the split squads. That game that wasn't even televised.

 

[Triumph]

Interesting move to sign a UDFA 18 year old to a contract - that used to be pretty rare. Hopefully this pays off and this kid is at least an okay pro.

 

[Devils Dominion]

He only played in that 2-0 loss to the Flyers that day we had the split squads. That game that wasn't even televised.

He wasn't dressed in the game @msg?

 

[Triumph]

He only played in that 2-0 loss to the Flyers that day we had the split squads. That game that wasn't even televised.

No, I definitely saw him play in a game on TV - perhaps the one in Allentown.

 

[ghdi]

No, I definitely saw him play in a game on TV - perhaps the one in Allentown.

Yea thats possible, I forgot about that one too.

 

[Smitty426]

Vesey will be in rookie of the year contention.

We really could have used a highly skilled forward like him.
The Rags got him for free too.

Yeah and bc there was noise that we were on the short list, it kills me!

 

[Devils Dominion]

No, I definitely saw him play in a game on TV - perhaps the one in Allentown.

You are correct and ghdi meant that game.

The Devils won the split squad game at home and it was not televised.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

No, I definitely saw him play in a game on TV - perhaps the one in Allentown.

The 2-0 loss was the one in Allentown. I'm glad I didn't go to it too. I talked to a Flyers fan the next day at work and he said it was a boring, bad game.

 

[Devils Dominion]

The 2-0 loss was the one in Allentown. I'm glad I didn't go to it too. I talked to a Flyers fan the next day at work and he said it was a boring, bad game.

It was a bad game from a NJD perspective, decent 1st period and then very listless and futile from there on.
Similar in the game @msg, a total lack of scoring chances and creativity.

I expect similar results tonight in the Barclays.

 

[Zippy316]

Interesting move to sign a UDFA 18 year old to a contract - that used to be pretty rare. Hopefully this pays off and this kid is at least an okay pro.

His development has been very unique. I guess the Devils figured they will take a chance on a kid that is developing very quickly. He didn't make the jump to the WHL until last year whereas most kids usually have a year or more under their belt b

There really is no harm to these types of moves either. His contract ends up sliding for the next two years as he goes back to juniors. On the off-chance he isn't more than a Brandon Burlon, it's worth the risk.

I think we would've done the same for Casey Fitzgerald had he not gone to Boston College.

 

[sunnyvale]

Does he count against the 50 man contract limit? Not sure why we don't see more moves like this seeing as this kid will be playin juniors for a few more years anyway

 

[njdevils1982]

Does he count against the 50 man contract limit? Not sure why we don't see more moves like this seeing as this kid will be playin juniors for a few more years anyway

edit: posted article from '09


unless somethings has drastically changed in the rules he doesnt count

 

[Triumph]

His development has been very unique. I guess the Devils figured they will take a chance on a kid that is developing very quickly. He didn't make the jump to the WHL until last year whereas most kids usually have a year or more under their belt b

There really is no harm to these types of moves either. His contract ends up sliding for the next two years as he goes back to juniors. On the off-chance he isn't more than a Brandon Burlon, it's worth the risk.

I think we would've done the same for Casey Fitzgerald had he not gone to Boston College.

The risk is that he doesn't develop and isn't even a decent pro and now you're stuck with a dud contract for 3 years. The Rangers have this with Troy Donnay, a guy they signed at 18 who is now on year 3 of an ELC that have seen him play an overage season in junior and one in the ECHL.

It's less of a risk given how empty NJ's defensive prospect pipeline is, but still.

 

[ghdi]

Does he count against the 50 man contract limit? Not sure why we don't see more moves like this seeing as this kid will be playin juniors for a few more years anyway

No. He's exempt. All our guys that are still in juniors and signed to ELCs are.

 

[Kurt Cobain]

I've never seen us make a signing like this. Kinda odd.

 

[devilsblood]

Do his upcoming years in jr's count against his ELC?

It's an interesting signing, hopefully whatever Shero and crew see in him comes to fruition.

#latebloomer.

 

[Kurt Cobain]

Do his upcoming years in jr's count against his ELC?

It's an interesting signing, hopefully whatever Shero and crew see in him comes to fruition.

#latebloomer.

They shouldn't it doesn't with drafted players, but I also can't remember us ever making a signing like this. Kinda strange if you ask me.