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Multiple former New Jersey Devils prospects join newly formed Chinese hockey team

The New Jersey Devils are focusing on adding to their roster this offseason, but players who once thought they had an NHL future are now finding their way on the KHL's Shanghai Dragons.

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Right now, there are quite a few former New Jersey Devils playing in the KHL. 28-year-old Daniel Sprong left the Devils this offseason to play for CSKA Moscow. Former first-round pick Ty Smith signed with Dinamo Minsk this offseason after the Carolina Hurricanes let him go.