This post will recap the 12th week of Devils prospect action for the 2016-17 season. It's highlighted by the start of the WJC for Speers, McLeod, Anderson, and Rykov as well as Albany splitting both of their games.
WJC action started yesterday with all 4 Devils prospects in the tournament in action. Canada defeated Russia 5-3. Blake Speers had no points and 2 shots in 12:13 as he played in a checking role and was key on the PK. Michael McLeod had no points in 2:59 as he played sporadically as the extra forward. Yegor Rykov earned player of the game honors for Russia after posting a goal, assist, +1, and 3 shots in 21:32 as he played in all situations.