Jérémy Davies Bio
Jérémy Davies is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Henderson Silver Knights in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). Standing 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds, the left-shooting rearguard has built his career on smooth skating and a steady two-way presence. He was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the seventh round, 192nd overall, of the 2016 NHL entry draft, and has previously played for the Nashville Predators, Buffalo Sabres, and Ottawa Senators organizations.
Early Life and Background
Jérémy Davies was born on December 4, 1996, in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Canada. He grew up in a hockey-driven household alongside his parents, Mike Davies and Laura Gill, and has one sister, Emily, who is also an accomplished hockey player. The Quebec region is widely recognized as a fertile training ground for elite Canadian hockey talent, and Davies began developing his game in that competitive environment before moving on to higher levels of competition.
As a youth, Davies played for the Lac St-Louis Lions of AAA minor hockey in Quebec, where he honed the foundational skills that would carry him into the professional ranks. The transition from youth hockey to the North American development leagues marked his first major step toward a pro career.
Path to Hockey
Davies jumped from the Lac St-Louis Lions to the Waterloo Black Hawks of the United States Hockey League (USHL) after earning a tryout with the team. After eleven games with Waterloo during the 2014–15 season, in which he scored one goal and three assists for four points, he was traded to the Bloomington Thunder for defenceman Ethan Spaxman on November 17, 2014. He played in 43 games with Bloomington that season, scoring three goals and 20 points to complete his rookie campaign.
In his second USHL season in 2015–16, Davies led all league defencemen in scoring with 13 goals and 36 assists in 60 games, and paced the USHL with 24 assists on the power play. He was named the USHL Defenseman of the Week three times and became Bloomington’s first-ever All-USHL selection while helping the Thunder reach their first playoff appearance in franchise history.
Jérémy Davies Career
Early Career (2016–2019)
Following his USHL success, Davies played collegiate hockey for the Northeastern Huskies in the NCAA’s Hockey East conference. In 2016–17, he registered 8 goals and 23 points in 38 games, then followed that with 6 goals and 35 points in 36 games during 2017–18, assisting on three of Northeastern’s goals in the team’s first Beanpot championship since 1988. He was named a Hockey East First Team All-Star and a CCM/ACHA First Team All-American in 2018.
As an alternate captain in his final Northeastern season of 2018–19, Davies scored 8 goals and 36 points in 37 games and helped Northeastern claim a second Beanpot title and a Hockey East championship over Boston College. He was named the HCA National Player of the Month for February 2019 and was nominated for the Hobey Baker Award at season’s end.
Nashville Predators Era (2019–2022)
Although Davies signed a two-year entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils on April 3, 2019, he was traded to the Nashville Predators on June 22, 2019, along with defenceman Steven Santini and two second-round picks in exchange for defenceman P. K. Subban. He was assigned to Nashville’s AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals, for the 2019–20 season, where he scored 4 goals and 28 points in 62 games before the season was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
After Milwaukee opted out of the 2020–21 AHL season, Davies was assigned to the Chicago Wolves, where he posted nine assists in nine games before being recalled by Nashville on March 4, 2021. He made his NHL debut on March 9 in a 3–2 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes and recorded his first NHL point, an assist, on April 3, 2021, against the Chicago Blackhawks. He closed that year with the Admirals, scoring 6 goals and 31 points in 51 games during 2021–22 and adding six assists in nine Calder Cup playoff games.
Buffalo Sabres Era (2022–2024)
Davies signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Buffalo Sabres as a free agent on July 13, 2022, and was assigned to the Rochester Americans of the AHL. He appeared in 66 games for Rochester, scoring 11 goals and 23 points, and made his Sabres debut on December 17, 2022, in a 5–2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes. He posted one goal and six points in fourteen 2023 Calder Cup playoff games with the Americans.
He re-signed with Buffalo on June 26, 2023, and played 66 more games for Rochester in 2023–24, scoring 12 goals and 35 points, while adding a goal and an assist in five Calder Cup playoff contests.
Vegas Golden Knights Era (2025–Present)
Following a one-year, two-way deal with the Ottawa Senators for 2024–25, in which Davies recorded 11 goals and 48 points in 72 games for the Belleville Senators and represented them at the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic, he agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights on July 2, 2025. Due to salary-cap reasons, Davies was not formally signed by the team until October 5, 2025, signing an AHL contract for the interim period. He is currently assigned to the Henderson Silver Knights as he works toward NHL opportunities with the Golden Knights organization.
Driving Style and Strengths
Davies is recognized for his smooth skating, dependable two-way play, and offensive instincts from the blue line. His power-play vision, honed during record-setting USHL and Hockey East seasons, allows him to contribute offensively, while his positional discipline and steady decision-making have made him a reliable option in all situations for his AHL coaches.
Notable Events and Milestones
Among Davies’s signature moments are his Hobey Baker Award nomination in 2019, his NHL debut with the Nashville Predators on March 9, 2021, and his first NHL point recorded against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 3, 2021. He also earned selection to the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic while with the Belleville Senators.
Jérémy Davies Family
Family Background and Hockey Lineage
Davies was raised in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, by his father, Mike Davies, and his mother, Laura Gill. His sister, Emily Davies, has also pursued hockey at a high level, creating a family environment steeped in the sport.
Personal Life
Born and raised in the hockey heartland of Quebec, Davies continues to build his professional career in North America, focusing on his development with the Vegas Golden Knights organization.
2025 Season Performance
The 2024–25 campaign saw Davies spend the full season with the Belleville Senators, where he produced 11 goals and 48 points in 72 games. His consistent production earned him a selection to the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic, highlighting his standing among the league’s top defencemen.
Following the conclusion of his Senators deal, Davies reached agreement on a two-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights on July 2, 2025. Because of salary-cap considerations, the deal was not formally executed until October 5, 2025, with Davies instead operating on an AHL contract during the interim.
Now aligned with the Henderson Silver Knights, Davies enters the 2025–26 AHL season looking to translate his Belleville production into a full-time NHL role with the Vegas Golden Knights. His blend of offensive skill, special-teams know-how, and reliable defence positions him well to compete for a depth spot on the Golden Knights’ blueline.
