Today, President/General Manager Tom Fitzgerald of the New Jersey Devils revealed that the team has officially inked forward Cam Squires to a three-year, entry-level deal.

Squires was New Jersey’s fourth-round selection, 122^nd overall, in the 2023 NHL Draft. The 19-year-old completed his third year in the QMJHL last season with the Cape Breton where he led the team with 72 points (33g-39a). His goal total led the club, as did his 53 penalty minutes, while his assist total ranked third. The 6’0”, 170lbs. winger contributed 20 points (9g-11a) in 14 playoff games, which also led his team.

This season, he achieved a sixth-place ranking in the QMJHL with a total of 72 points. Additionally, his impressive plus/minus rating of +15 placed him in a tie for third overall. Throughout his career with the Eagles, he has accumulated a total of 170 points (79 goals and 91 assists) and 117 penalty minutes in 197 regular-season games. He possesses a right-handed shot.

Born April 11, 2005, the native of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, was Cape Breton’s second-round pick, 22^nd overall, in the 2021 QMJHL Entry Draft. He was named QMJHL Humanitarian of the Year for the 2022-23 season.