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47. Dainus Zubrus

Nov 19, 2020
Published in Top 50 New Jersey Devils
47. Dainus Zubrus

After ten seasons in the NHL, Dainius Zubrus signed with the New Jersey Devils as a Free Agent, bringing his versatile play to the Garden State.

46. Lyle Odelein

Nov 19, 2020
Published in Top 50 New Jersey Devils
46. Lyle Odelein

A Stanley Cup winner with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993, Lyle Odelein was traded straight up for Stephane Richer before the 1996-97 Season.

45. Valeri Zelepukin

Nov 19, 2020
Published in Top 50 New Jersey Devils
45. Valeri Zelepukin

The NHL brain trusts had not quite yet comfortable drafting Russian players, though 1990 was arguably the last season where the GMs would be gun-shy.  In this draft, the New Jersey Devils had an absolute steal in the 11thRound in Left Wing Valeri Zelepukin.

44. Alexei Kasatonov

Nov 19, 2020
Published in Top 50 New Jersey Devils
44. Alexei Kasatonov

In 1983, the New Jersey Devils used their 12thRound Pick, a throwaway on Soviet Defenseman Alexei Kasatonov.  There was not a lot of hope that they would ever get him, but you never knew.  In 1990, after three Olympics and 12 seasons with the Red Army, Kasatonov arrived in New Jersey.