The New Jersey Devils today signed forward Josh Filmon, New Jersey's sixth-round draft pick, 166th overall, in the 2022 NHL Draft, to a three-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2023-24 season. He has also signed an Amateur Try-Out (ATO) agreement with New Jersey's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, Utica, and will report to the Comets today. The announcement was made by Executive Vice President/General Manager Tom Fitzgerald.
Filmon, 19, completed his third season with the Western Hockey League's Swift Current Broncos, and led the team with 75 points and 47 goals, appearing in 64 games this season. The left-handed shot was named an alternate captain for Swift Current this season, and his 47 goals were tied for fourth in the WHL. Filmon scored six goals in a single game played (Dec. 16, 2022, vs Edmonton Oil Kings), and became the seventh player in WHL history with a six-goal night.
The 6-foot-3, 165-pound forward totaled 72 goals and 50 assists for 122 points in 148 career regular-season games with Swift Current since 2020-21. Swift Current drafted Filmon with the 67th overall pick in the 2019 WHL Draft.
Born on March 18, 2004, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Filmon was New Jersey's seventh player selected in the 2022 NHL Draft. In Dec. 2022, he made his first national team, representing Canada at the 2022 U18 World Junior Championship.
Filmon Signs with Devils to 3-Year ELC | RELEASE
The Devils' sixth-round pick also signed an ATO and will join Utica
