Nathan Bastian


Nathan Bastian is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who is currently playing for the Binghamton Devils in the American Hockey League as a prospect to the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. He was selected by the Devils in the second round, 41st overall, in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Bastian played at the midget level with the Brantford Jr. B Stars in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League after he was selected 127th overall in the 2013 OHL Priority Draft by the Mississauga Steelheads. He joined the Steelheads during the 2013–14 season, to contribute 2 goals in 21 games.
Bastian was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the second round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft and later signed to a three-year, entry-level contract on October 20, 2016.
During the 2018–19 season, after 43 games with the Devils' AHL affiliate in Binghamton, Bastian received his first recall to New Jersey on January 19, 2019. He made his NHL debut that night, getting into his first fight against Josh Manson in a 3–2 defeat to the Anaheim Ducks at the Prudential Center. With the All-Star break approaching, Bastain was returned to the AHL following his lone appearance. On February 25, he scored his first NHL goal against the Montreal Canadiens, in a 2–1 win.

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