Nathan Bastian

Nathan Bastian (born December 6, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who is currently playing for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Devils in the second round, 41st overall, in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

Nathan Bastian
Born (1997-12-06) December 6, 1997
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
NHL team New Jersey Devils
NHL Draft 41st overall, 2016
New Jersey Devils
Playing career 2017–present

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.[1]

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.[2]

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.[3] 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.[4] With the All-Star break approaching, Bastain was returned to the AHL following his lone appearance.[5] On February 25, he scored his first NHL goal against the Montreal Canadiens, in a 2–1 win.

Career statistics
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 Brantford Jr. B Stars GOJHL 48 17 29 46 24 — — — — —
2013–14 Mississauga Steelheads OHL 21 2 1 3 6 4 0 0 0 2
2014–15 Mississauga Steelheads OHL 68 17 12 29 22 — — — — —
2015–16 Mississauga Steelheads OHL 64 19 40 59 50 5 0 4 4 0
2016–17 Mississauga Steelheads OHL 58 16 29 45 43 20 7 7 14 16
2017–18 Binghamton Devils AHL 68 10 8 18 45 — — — — —
2018–19 Binghamton Devils AHL 58 18 6 24 63 — — — — —
2018–19 New Jersey Devils NHL 7 3 0 3 10 — — — — —
2019–20 Binghamton Devils AHL 62 16 22 38 55 — — — — —
NHL totals 7 3 0 3 10 — — — — —

Awards and honours
Award Year
OHL
CHL Top Prospects Game 2016

References
  1. "Nathan Bastian commits to Steelheads". Mississauga Steelheads. December 6, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
  2. "Devils sign forward Nathan Bastian". New Jersey Devils. October 20, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
  3. New Jersey Devils (January 19, 2019). "Devils recall Gabriel, Bastian". Twitter. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
  4. "New look Ducks beat Devils 3-2". ESPN. January 19, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
  5. "Devils' Bastian sent back to minors". CBS Sports. January 20, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2019.


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