While there is optimism that the NHL will be getting underway soon, we’re still nearly three months away from the OHL getting its next season going. As a result, a handful of their players have signed overseas. The latest is Devils prospect Nicolas Daws as EHC Ingolstadt of the DEL announced that they’ve signed the 19-year-old.
Daws went undrafted in his first year of eligibility but a strong showing last season with Guelph (plus making Canada’s World Junior team) helped earn him a third-round selection (84th overall) last month. He posted a 2.48 GAA with a .924 SV% and five shutouts in 38 games with the Storm last season to earn himself OHL Goalie of the Year honors. While he is eligible to turn pro, he could also return to the OHL for his final year of eligibility.
This will actually be a return home of sorts for Daws who was born in Germany and carries dual citizenship. There was no announcement of how long this deal will be for but at the very least, he’ll get a chance to get some game action before either returning to junior or heading to one of New Jersey’s minor league affiliates.