Benjamin Baumgartner

March 2022 – Baumgartner’s production has dropped off yet again, with 15 points in 45 games in the Swiss top division. Year-to-year regression is never a good sign, and the overage draftee doesn’t have much room for improvement left at almost 22 years old. Hadi Kalakeche

April 2021 – Baumgartner’s point production has dropped off slightly, accumulating approximately the same number of points as last year, in ten more games. His performance in key moments, however, is irreproachable; two goals and an assist in two Swiss Cup games, then three goals in three games in the NL playoffs show that Baumgartner seems to have a hidden gear when the stakes are high. He will likely remain in Davos for next year, although Binghamton could very well use him in their lineup. Hadi Kalakeche

October 2020 – Baumgartner had 27 points in 31 games for HC Davos in the NLA Swiss league. Baumgartner is a twice-overager, however, and there is a reason he is a sixth-rounder and not a first-round pick. He already plays an AHL game, and could slot right into Binghamton’s lineup as soon as next season. He is a lot of fun to watch on the ice. His toolbox is expansive, with skating, hands and passing as his main strengths. He is 5-9, but plays hard and shows astute defensive responsibility. A good depth addition by the Devils, with 50-point upside if the step is not too big between the Swiss league and the NHL and if he adds to his already-fun bag of tools. Hadi Kalakeche