New Jersey Devils Prospect Update: Matyas Melovsky, Fourth in the Q

After a seven point game, Matyas Melovsky was fourth in the QMJHL in points per game heading into this past weekend, a fraction of a point behind teammate Justin Poirier. This post highlights a player who may turn out to be a very big steal from the 2024 draft.

This happened shortly after writing last week’s article.

As the post mentions, Melovsky was 10th in the QMJHL in scoring with 67 points at the time, improving to 70, as of Monday. However, as Melovsky missed a few games this season, the winger/center has averaged 1.47 points per game, good enough for fourth in the league heading into this past weekend’s games. Melovsky’s seven point game was astonishing, giving me flashbacks of some of the horrible lopsided losses I suffered playing club hockey for Seton Hall many years ago, as Baie-Comeau thumped St. John 14-0.

Melovsky has had a breakout season, making him look like a steal as a 6th round, 171st overall pick in last year’s draft. At 20 year’s old, Melovsky should be signed this summer and provide the Devils system with some much needed center depth. As a physical two-way player strong in transition, Melovsky will not need to be an offensive force to carve out a niche at the professional level. It will be interesting to see how Melovsky adjusts.

Around the Pool:

• Goaltender Isaac Poulter and the Utica Comets defeated the hapless Bridgeport Islanders on Saturday, 4-2. Defensive prospect Topias Vilen picked up another assist, his fifteenth of the year, continuing his hot streak.
• Big stick taps are in order as winger Petr Hauser finally scored his first goal in Czech’s top league.

• Mikhail Yegorov keeps shining, his GAA falling to 1.98 since joining the BU Terriers. Here’s a look at some of his work on a penalty shot.

• Lastly, I missed this OT game winner from defenseman Ethan Edwards last week. Edwards has had a strong season for the University of Michigan, tallying five goals and fourteen assists, while providing strong defensive play. Whether Edwards will sign with the Devils after his final season of NCAA hockey remains to be seen.

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