The beginning of the 2024-25 season has seen a lot of prospects shine in their respective leagues. From first goals in the NHL and NCAA to dominant performances from a couple of 2025 Draft eligibles, the first Prospects News and Rumors column has a lot of fun things to talk about. Let’s dive in! Seamus Casey Scores First NHL Goal in Highlight-Reel Fashion The NHL’s regular season kicked off in Prague, Czechia on Friday between the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres for the first game of the Global Series.
With injuries to Brett Pesce and Luke Hughes, the Devils’ blue line had some spots open and Casey took advantage of the opportunity and won one of those spots for opening night. He played 13:14 in his debut with zeroes across his stat line, as the Devils beat the Sabres 4-1. Casey’s second game was much more eventful.
He had less ice time, finishing with 12:09, but scored his first NHL goal on the power play when he toe-dragged past a defender and sniped it top corner behind Devon Levi. The Sabres ended up taking the game 3-1 after goals by Paul Cotter and Timo Meier, with Casey walking away as the Player of the Game. Devils legend Patrik Elias presented him with the award, capping off a night he won’t soon forget.
McQueen & Misa Burst Out of the Starting Blocks Roger McQueen and Michael Misa have already boosted their draft stock early in the season. Both prospects are eligible for the 2025 Draft and they are making an early case to be top-10 (or even top-five) .