New Jersey Devils Top 25 Under 25: Players 25-21 Ranked

Breakdown of the first five prospects in the Devils' Top 25 Under 25 list for 2025-26 season

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:19am

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The New Jersey Devils have unveiled their Top 25 Under 25 prospect rankings for the 2025-26 season, with players 25-21 highlighted in this breakdown. The list includes a mix of up-and-coming centers, wingers, and defensemen, some of whom are making their first appearance in the rankings.

Why it matters

The Devils' prospect pipeline is a key part of the team's long-term success, and this ranking provides insight into the organization's view of its young talent. These players could play important roles for the Devils in the coming years as the team looks to build on its recent playoff appearances.

The details

The players ranked 25-21 in the Devils' Top 25 Under 25 are: 25. Mason Moe, a two-way center prospect headed to the University of Minnesota; 24. Nathan Legare, a physical winger who saw brief NHL action with the Devils last season; 23. Cole Brown, a big-bodied winger committed to Notre Dame; 22. Samu Salminen, a center/winger transferring to the University of Denver after two seasons at UConn; and 21. Daniil Orlov, a defenseman continuing his development in the KHL with Spartak Moskva.

  • Mason Moe had 43 points in 51 USHL games in the 2024-25 season.
  • Nathan Legare had 17 goals and 25 points in 69 AHL games for Utica in 2024-25, earning a three-game NHL call-up with the Devils.
  • Cole Brown scored 33 goals and 70 points for the Brantford Bulldogs in 2024-25.
  • Samu Salminen improved from 17 to 28 points in 44 games at the University of Denver in 2024-25.
  • Daniil Orlov doubled his KHL point production in 2024-25, recording 5 goals and 10 assists in 52 games for Spartak Moskva.

The players

Mason Moe

A two-way center prospect who was drafted 90th overall by the Devils in 2025 after a strong USHL season. He will play at the University of Minnesota in 2025-26.

Nathan Legare

A physical winger who had 17 goals and 25 points in the AHL for Utica in 2024-25, earning a three-game NHL call-up with the Devils.

Cole Brown

A big-bodied winger who scored 33 goals and 70 points for the Brantford Bulldogs in 2024-25 and is committed to the University of Notre Dame.

Samu Salminen

A center/winger who transferred to the University of Denver for the 2024-25 season, improving his point production from 17 to 28 points.

Daniil Orlov

A defenseman who doubled his point production in the KHL for Spartak Moskva in 2024-25, recording 5 goals and 10 assists in 52 games.

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What they’re saying

“I think for me and my development, that extra strength, the extra practices, less games I think I'll get a better chance at really focusing on my craft and focusing on what I want to do. That along with the school, as well, it's a perfect spot for me.”

— Cole Brown

The takeaway

The Devils' prospect pipeline continues to show promise, with a diverse group of players at various stages of development making up the 25-21 rankings. While some may be further along than others, the organization appears to have a solid mix of talent that could contribute to the team's future success.