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Devils Sign Matyas Melovsky to Two-Year Entry-Level Deal
The 21-year-old forward has impressed in the AHL this season after a standout junior career.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The New Jersey Devils have signed forward Matyas Melovsky to a two-year, entry-level contract set to begin in the 2026-27 season. Melovsky, a 2024 sixth-round draft pick, has spent this season on a minor-league deal with the Devils' AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets, where he has recorded 13 points in 35 games. The 21-year-old Czech forward had a standout junior career with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in the QMJHL, including an 83-point season in 2024-25 that earned him the league's best defensive forward award.
Why it matters
Melovsky's signing represents the Devils' continued commitment to developing young talent through the draft and minor-league system. As the team looks to build a contender in the coming years, Melovsky could emerge as an important two-way forward to complement the team's offensive stars.
The details
Melovsky was selected by the Devils in the sixth round of the 2024 NHL Draft after two impressive seasons with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in the QMJHL. In his draft year, he recorded 60 points and helped the Drakkar reach the QMJHL finals. Melovsky also had a strong showing at the 2024 World Junior Championship, finishing second on the Czech team in scoring. This season with Utica, Melovsky has continued to demonstrate his two-way abilities, scoring 3 goals and 10 assists in 35 AHL games.
- Melovsky was drafted by the Devils in the 6th round of the 2024 NHL Draft.
- In the 2024-25 season, Melovsky had 83 points in 68 games with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in the QMJHL.
- Melovsky signed his two-year, entry-level contract with the Devils on March 2, 2026.
The players
Matyas Melovsky
A 21-year-old forward who was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 6th round of the 2024 NHL Draft. He has spent this season on an AHL contract with the Utica Comets.
Tom Fitzgerald
The general manager of the New Jersey Devils, who announced the signing of Melovsky to a two-year, entry-level contract.
What they’re saying
“#NEWS: We've signed F Matyas Melovsky to a two-year, entry-level contract.”
— New Jersey Devils (Twitter)
What’s next
Melovsky will join the Devils' organization full-time starting with the 2026-27 season, where he will look to earn a spot on the NHL roster and contribute as a two-way forward.
The takeaway
The Devils' signing of Melovsky demonstrates their commitment to developing young talent through the draft and minor-league system. As the team aims to build a contender in the coming years, Melovsky could emerge as an important two-way piece to complement the team's offensive stars.
