Angus Crookshank Embraces Leadership Role with Comets, Prepares to Face Former Team

Angus Crookshank, who signed a two-year deal with the New Jersey Devils on opening day of free agency (a two-way contract in the first year at $775,000 NHL/$425,000 AHL, and a one-way contract at $775,000 in the second year), is quickly establishing himself within the organization. The 26-year-old forward, who previously played 21 NHL games with Ottawa and 202 AHL games with Belleville, has been named an alternate captain for the Utica Comets, an unexpected honor he is embracing while adjusting to new teammates and systems. Comets alternate captain Colton White lauded Crookshank's leadership by example and competitiveness. Crookshank currently leads the Comets with three goals, playing both center and wing in the top six, and is set to face his former team, the Belleville Senators, on Friday.