What happened: The New Jersey Devils have signed forward Arseny Gritsyuk to a three-year contract worth $9.75 million. The deal carries an average annual value of $3.25 million and runs through the 2028-29 season.
Why it matters: The contract gives New Jersey cost certainty on a young forward as the team shapes its roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. Securing the deal at a $3.25 million cap hit keeps the Devils' middle-six flexible while they manage longer-term commitments.
By the numbers: Terms: three years, $9.75 million total, $3.25 million AAV. The contract runs through the end of the 2028-29 season.
What to watch: Watch how Gritsyuk slots into New Jersey's forward group when training camp opens, and whether the Devils make further moves to round out the roster this offseason.