Mike Zalewski has been hired as an assistant coach for the Utica Comets.

NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the New Jersey Devils, according to NHL.com.

Change hit the New Jersey Devils this offseason, and the Utica Comets are feeling the effects.

The New Jersey Devils have acquired forward Ben Steeves from the Florida Panthers in exchange for forward Angus Crookshank, part of a five-player deal that also sends Evan Rodrigues and Jesper Boqvist to New Jersey and goaltender Jacob Markstrom to Florida.

The New Jersey Devils have acquired forward Amadeus Lombardi from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

The New Jersey Devils have acquired defenseman Étienne Morin, two conditional first-round draft picks, and a 2026 second-round draft pick from the Calgary Flames in exchange for defenseman Šimon Nemec and forward Maxim Tsyplakov.

The New Jersey Devils have named Braden Birch assistant general manager. In his new role, Birch will serve as general manager of the AHL’s Utica Comets and aid new Devils GM Sunny Mehta and his staff in scouting, contract management, roster and cap strategy.

The St. Louis Blues have acquired forward Thomas Bordeleau, along with a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for forward Nick Bjugstad.

The American Hockey League has announced five changes to the playing rosters for the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic presented by BMO, to be held February 10-11 in Rockford, Ill.

As the Utica Comets prepared for their cancer awareness night last week, they heard the stories of two individuals who have fought courageously against severe illnesses and are integral members of the Comets community.