CHICAGO -- After choosing Nico Hischier first overall in the 2017 NHL Draft on Friday night, the New Jersey Devils selected 10 more players on Day 2 at United Center.
Here's a list of the newest Devils, along with analysis from members of the team's scouting staff.
#DevilsDraft Recap: Day 2
New Jersey selects ten players on Day 2 of the NHL Draft

By
Julie Robenhymer @JulieRobenhymer / newjerseydevils.com
!Jesper Boqvist
No. 36 (second round): Jesper Boqvist - Forward - Falun, Sweden - 6'0/180 lbs - Brynas (SHL)
"He's a very skilled player, really good speed and puck skills, a player that we see as an offensive type of player. He split last season between junior and the men's team, and it was a little bit of a trying year for him as he tried to find the right spot for him, but sometimes it's a good part of development to face some adversity. He's a very talented player and we're very happy to have him." - Paul Castron, director of amateur scouting
!Fabian Zetterlund
No. 63 (third round): Fabian Zetterlund - Forward - Karlstad, Sweden - 5'11/195 lbs - Farjestad (SHL)
"He's one of the hardest workers I've scouted all year. He's got a competitive edge to his game and no fear going to the net - does that every chance he gets - and he's got a pretty skill package to go with it. We like him a lot." - Paul Castron, director of amateur scouting
!Reilly Walsh
No. 81 (third round): Reilly Walsh - Defense - Andover, NH - 6'0/185 lbs - Proctor Academy /Chicago Steel (USHL)
"Reilly is a smaller offensive defenseman that's got really good speed and skill. He's going to Harvard, so he's probably smarter than all of us, but that's OK. He's an excellent skater and needs to get stronger and I'm sure he will. He'll get a lot of ice time at Harvard and he'll have some time there to develop." - Paul Castron, director of amateur scouting
!Nikita Popugaev
No. 98 (fourth round): Nikita Popugaev - Forward - Moscow, Russia - 6'6/205 lbs - Prince George Cougars (WHL)
"He's a huge kid. He's a player with first-round ability written all over him. He faced a little adversity this year, but that happens, and like I said, I think that can be a good thing for a player's development. But honestly, I never thought he'd drop to the fourth round because he's got an incredible shot. One of our scouts absolutely loves this kid and he's seen him play a lot, and we're really excited that we got him. He's got a lot of upside." - Paul Castron, director of amateur scouting
!Gilles Senn
No. 129 (fifth round): Gilles Senn - Goalie - Saas-Almagell, Switzerland - 6'5/190 lbs - Davos (NLA)
"This is his third year eligible for the Draft - he's a 21-year-old - and he earned an opportunity to play with Davos this season because of injury and played far too well for them in the regular season and in the playoffs for us not to take notice." - Gates Orlando, assistant director of amateur scouting
!Marian Studenic
No. 143 (sixth round) Marian Studenic - Forward - Holic, Slovakia - 6'0/165 lbs - Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL)
"Two of our scouts were really passionate about this kid and they were arguing to take him higher. He's a good skater and has] good puck skills, good speed, good hands and he's just learning the North American game. He's not a go-to guy, but he had some time on special teams and he could have a big year coming up." - Paul Castron, director of amateur scouting

















