Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Gritsyuk Joins Devils with Support from Former Players
Arseniy Gritsyuk, a hockey player, is about to start playing in the NHL for the New Jersey Devils.
He's getting advice from former Devils players who now play in Russia.
They're helping him get ready for the different style of play in the NHL.
Another player told him the NHL is stricter.
He's also looking to former star Ilya Kovalchuk for guidance.
To prepare, he's learning English and plans to arrive early for training.
The Devils hope he'll score a lot of goals for them.
Arseniy Gritsyuk, a 24-year-old forward, is joining the New Jersey Devils for his first NHL season in 2025.
Gritsyuk is seeking advice from former Devils players Yegor Yakovlev and Nikita Gusev, who now play in the KHL.
He spoke with Ivan Demidov, who informed him of the stricter play style in the NHL compared to Russian hockey.
Gritsyuk is also looking to Ilya Kovalchuk as a guide, despite mixed fan opinions.
Gritsyuk plans to arrive in New Jersey a month before training camp and is learning English.
- Who
- Arseniy Gritsyuk, a forward, is joining the New Jersey Devils.
- What
- Arseniy Gritsyuk is preparing to play for the New Jersey Devils.
- When
- Arseniy Gritsyuk will start his first NHL season in 2025.
- Where
- He will be playing for the New Jersey Devils.
- Why
- Gritsyuk is seeking guidance to prepare for the transition from the KHL to the NHL.
- Team
- New Jersey Devils
- Age
- 24
- Position
- Forward
- NHL Debut
- 2025
- Former Team
- SKA St. Petersburg