Nico Daws
Daws with the Utica Comets in 2022
Born (2000-12-22) December 22, 2000
Munich, Germany
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team
Former teams		 New Jersey Devils
ERC Ingolstadt
NHL Draft 84th overall, 2020
New Jersey Devils
Playing career 2020–present

Nicolas Daws (born December 22, 2000) is a German–Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 84th overall by the Devils in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

In the two seasons leading up to the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Daws' first year of draft eligibility, he was the backup goaltender for the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Appearing in just 34 games over those two years, Daws led the OHL in goals against average and save percentage with a 2.06 and .939, respectively. Despite his impressive stat line and an OHL championship, he was not selected in the 2019 draft.[1]

In the 2019–20 season, Daws appeared in 38 games, more than the previous two seasons combined despite the COVID-19 pandemic ending the season prematurely. Daws led the league in save percentage, and was named first team all-star and goaltender of the year.[2] In October 2020, he was selected 84th overall in the third round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils.[3]

On November 13, 2020, Daws signed a one-year contract with ERC Ingolstadt of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).[4] In 10 games with Ingolstadt during the 2020–21 season, Daws posted four wins, one shutout, and a 2.90 goals against average.[5]

On May 5, 2021, Daws signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Devils.[5] Daws started the 2021–22 season with the Utica Comets of American Hockey League (AHL), the AHL affiliate of the Devils.[6] He was recalled by the Devils on October 21,[7] and made his NHL debut on October 23, in a 2–1 overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres.[8]

In the 2022–23 season, playing exclusively for Utica, Daws was named to the 2023 AHL All-Star Game.[9]

In the off-season before the 2023–24 season, Daws underwent acetabular labrum surgery.[10] After missing the beginning of the season, he was activated from non-roster injured reserve and assigned to Utica on December 8, 2023. In his season debut against the Bridgeport Islanders that night, Daws made 31 saves en route to a 4–1 victory.[11] He made his NHL season debut on December 29, making 25 saves on 27 shots in a 6–2 win over the Ottawa Senators.[12]

International play

Despite his German birth, Daws represents Canada internationally. His lone junior-level tournament appearance came at the 2020 World Junior Championships, where he played in parts of two games for the gold-medal-winning Canadian team.[2]

Personal life

Born in Germany, Daws is also a citizen of Canada. His mother is German and his father Canadian.[4][13]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPWLOTLMINGASOGAASV% GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
2017–18 Guelph Storm OHL 141726224204.06.880 20040406.00.826
2018–19 Guelph Storm OHL 2010531,1266113.25.893 20038304.81.800
2019–20 Guelph Storm OHL 3823862,2549352.48.924 ————————
2020–21 ERC Ingolstadt DEL 104605802812.90.898 ————————
2021–22 Utica Comets AHL 2114421,2055112.54.916 4222401203.01.891
2021–22 New Jersey Devils NHL 25101111,2726603.11.893 ————————
2022–23 Utica Comets AHL 33161431,9538822.70.904 6333731612.57.920
DEL totals 104605802812.90.898 ————————
NHL totals 25101111,2726603.11.893 ————————
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place2020 Czech Republic

International

Year Team Event Result GPWLTMINGASOGAASV%
2020 Canada WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 211082805.83.840
Junior totals 211082805.83.840

Awards and honours

Award Year Ref
OHL
First Team All-Star 2020 [2]
Goaltender of the Year 2020
AHL
AHL All-Star Game 2023 [9]

References

  1. ↑ Clipperton, Joshua (December 11, 2019). "Undrafted Nico Daws trying to force way into Canada's world junior crease". CBC. The Canadian Press. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 Franken, Brian (October 7, 2020). "2020 NHL Draft: Devils Picked Goaltender Nicolas Daws at 84th Overall in the 3rd Round". All About The Jersey. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  3. ↑ "NHL Draft 2020: Devils nab Nico Daws in 3rd round | Top-ranked North American goalie by Central Scouting". nj. October 7, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  4. 1 2 "ERC verpflichtet U20-Weltmeister". erc-ingolstadt.de (in German). November 13, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  5. 1 2 "RELEASE: Devils Sign Daws to Three-Year ELC". NHL.com. May 5, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  6. ↑ Kasan, Sam (October 7, 2021). "Devils Cut Eight from Training Camp Roster". NHL.com. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  7. ↑ Kasan, Sam (October 21, 2021). "Nico Daws Recalled from Utica". NHL.com. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Pavel Zacha scores in OT to lift Devils past Sabres, 2-1". ESPN. October 23, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  9. 1 2 "NICO DAWS NAMED 2023 AHL ALL-STAR | Utica Comets Official Website". uticacomets.com. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  10. ↑ Birnell, Ben (June 10, 2023). "Utica Comets' Nico Daws out for extended period after surgery". Rome Sentinel. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  11. ↑ Jones, Steve (December 8, 2023). "Nico Daws makes 31 saves as Comets win in his season debut". Rome Sentinel. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  12. ↑ Baird, Jackson (December 29, 2023). "Nico Daws, Jesper Bratt Lead Devils to Dominant 6-2 Win Over Ottawa Senators". allaboutthejersey.com. SBNation. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Storm grad, OHL Goaltender of the Year Nico Daws signs entry-level NHL contract with Devils". ontariohockeyleague.com. May 5, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
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