The New Jersey Devils have signed Brett Seney to a two-year entry-level contract, and will have him join the Binghamton Devils on an amateur tryout for the rest of the season. Seney could have become an unrestricted free agent in August, but New Jersey will retain him by getting him under contract right away.
After a four year career at Merrimack College, Seney will try to show that his size won’t stop him from making an impact at the professional level. Listed at just 5’10” 175-lbs, he relies on blazing speed and quickness to create offense but can be overwhelmed by bigger defenders at times. Ending with a career-high 32 points in his senior season, he was named to the Hockey East Third All-Star Team and led his club in scoring for the fourth consecutive year.
There is a lot of skill in Seney, but there are still concerns about his ability to play away from the puck. If he’s going to make an impact at the next level, he’ll need to use his speed to contribute defensively and become a more well-rounded player. Already 22 years old, he’ll have to make those adjustments quickly.