6. Colby Sissons, D [20] (UDFA)
Stats (Swift Current Broncos, WHL): 72 gp, 13 g, 58 a, 71 p, 5 PPG (27 A), 3 SHA, 2 GWG, 204 SOG, .99 pts/g (26 pgp, 5 g, 18 a, 23 p, 1 PPG (8 A), 2 GWG, 75 SOG, .88 pts/g).
One of the best offensive defensemen in the WHL and one who could be a factor for the New Jersey Devils in the coming years, Colby Sissons proved to be a dangerous weapon and one who should change New Jersey’s blueline. He had 32 points on the power play and scored eight even-strength goals. Sissons also produced at a 2.83 shots-per-game rate. He’s somebody who should be productive in the NHL.
Sissons proved to be a dangerous weapon and one who should change New Jersey’s blueline
Sissons somehow went undrafted in three straight drafts, but signing with the Devils could be a good thing for him. Without a ton of talent blocking him from the NHL, Sissons will have a clear shot once he proves capable at a professional level. Sissons was tied for third amongst defensemen in scoring in the WHL. He was tied for 11th in defensive goals and was fourth in assists amongst defensemen and eighth in points per game. In the playoffs, Sissons was first in defensive scoring, tied for second in goals, first in assists, and 13th in points per game.
Sissons was better than just ranking amongst defensemen. He was tied for tenth in playoff scoring and third in assists across the entire WHL. In the regular season, he was 11th in the WHL in assists and 46th in scoring. In the playoffs, Sissons continued to exhibit his strengths, getting nine points on the power play and producing at nearly a three shots-per-game pace.