Tagged: Travis Zajac

Going into the 2nd year of his three-year entry level contract (2008 draft, round 3 #82 overall), Adam Henrique(17) skated his entire rookie season with Albany. That is until the last game of the season, when he was called up to New Jersey to see some action. He was called-up a couple of other times but was a healthy scratch.

The small sampling on ice has left him wanting more and word has it he is fully intent on making the DevilsNHL starting lineup out of camp this season.

He scored a healthy 25 goals to go along with 25 assists in the AHL and looks impressive enough to land a spot. The only problem is the team has a good amount of depth at the center position, although their is that lingering void that veteran Travis Zajac leaves open as he recovers from his very recent Achilles tendon surgery.

With the Windsor Spitfires, Henrique won two straight Memorial Cups in 2008 and 2009.

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Undrafted, 5th year pro Matt Anderson(29) is just starting to get on folks radar.

Last season, his first with the Devils‘ organization, was spent entirely with their AHL affiliate, Albany.

He posted career highs all around (76 games, 23 goals and 32 assists) and appeared in the All-Star game.

He re-signed for 2011/2012 and it’s very possible if New Jersey suffers like they did last season he could earn himself a look.

Or with Travis Zajac out to start the season, maybe he’ll impress enough at camp to start the season in the NHL.