Vanhanen, Moe, Hillstrom | PROSPECTS PROFILE

NAME: Matias Vanhanen
POSITION: LW
ACQUIRED: Devils' 2nd-round (37th overall) in 2026
DIMENSIONS: 5-11, 176

NEXT SEASON: Vanhanen has committed to Boston College, becoming the first-ever BC recruit from the Western Hockey League. 

NOTE 'EM: Vanhanen looked up to and admired Jack Hughes. 

QUOTE 'EM: Vanhanen on being passed in the 2025 NHL Draft.

"Obviously, you are disappointed if you don't get drafted, and I had a good summer because of that. Made me work harder and then just had the mindset, I'm gonna show everyone I'm a good player and try and get drafted this year."

NAME: Mason Moe
POSITION: C
ACQUIRED: Devils' 3rd-round (90th overall) in 2025
DIMENSIONS: 6-2, 187

NEXT SEASON: Moe heads into his second full season with the University of Minnesota.

NOTE 'EM: Moe was a part of the American championship 2024 World Junior A Challenge in Camrose, Alberta.

QUOTE 'EM: Moe on what he can take away from Devils' star centers Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes.

"Just being able to watch and take away the little things and, yeah, just keep growing my game and focus on what I can control and stay present."

NAME: Gustav Hillstrom
POSITION: C
ACQUIRED: Devils' 4th-round (114st overall) in 2024
DIMENSIONS: 6-2, 181lb

NEXT SEASON: Hillstrom will return to Brynäs IF in the SHL for his 2nd season and first full season with the professional club.

NOTE 'EM: Hillstrom was at his uncle's wedding the day of the NHL Draft when he found out he was drafted by New Jersey.

QUOTE 'EM: Hillstrom on where he has improved.

"Yeah, I think I got better at those small things. I think I got bigger, faster, stronger, those things."