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Devils' Draft Blunder: Chase Stillman Traded to Canucks

7/14/2025

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In the 2021 NHL Draft, Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald drew ire for choosing Chase Stillman 29th overall, a move many now view as a misstep since he hasn't yet hit the NHL ice. After lackluster performances, Stillman was traded to the Vancouver Canucks, leaving fans to ponder the promising talents the Devils overlooked.

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In the 2021 NHL Draft, Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald drew ire for choosing Chase Stillman 29th overall, a move many now view as a misstep since he hasn't yet hit the NHL ice. After lackluster performances, Stillman was traded to the Vancouver Canucks, leaving fans to ponder the promising talents the Devils overlooked.