Lenni Hämeenaho Is Proving He Can Be A Full-Time Devil

If Tuesday put the New Jersey Devils general manager’s decision-making in the spotlight for the wrong reasons, or raised questions, the Thursday moves were his redemption and a reminder of his eye for talent. He called up three players from the Utica Comets: Stefan Noesen, Lenni Hämeenaho, and Vladislav Kolyachonok. All three skaters scored in the 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals.

“It’s a Utica hat trick,” head coach Sheldon Keefe stated after the win. All three skaters were playing in the American Hockey League earlier in the week. While Noesen is a veteran, Hämeenaho is a prospect, and Kolyachonok is a “tweener,” they all made an impact and proved that the Devils have depth throughout…