Steve Santini was an interesting prospect coming up through the New Jersey Devils ranks. He was taken with the 42nd overall pick in the 2013 NHL Draft. He spent three seasons at Boston College, represented the United States at the World Junior Classic, and even wore the “A” in his final year.
He signed his entry-level contract at the same time as Miles Wood, joining the team at the end of the 2016 season. He was a 21-year-old defenseman on a team that was desperate for youth. He looked like he could eventually be a very good, old-school defenseman.