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Devils Sign Defenseman Luke Hughes to 7-Year Extension
Luke Hughes signs extension with Devils, securing a seven-year deal worth $9 million per season. Learn more here.
Both Elliotte Friedman and Kevin Weekes have confirmed that the New Jersey Devils have signed defenseman Luke Hughes to a seven-year contract extension. The deal is reported to be worth $9 million per season.
Pierre LeBrun of TSN notes, “Both sides had a breakthrough in talks late last night. New Jersey gave a couple of new offers to Hughes’ camp on Monday. Neither were accepted. But another offer late Tuesday night did the trick.”
This deal brings an end to a lengthy RFA negotiation and contract standoff. The deal was finalized just a week before the start of the regular season, ensuring Hughes won’t miss a paycheck.
With this agreement, Hughes now ties Dougie Hamilton for the highest average annual value on the Devils’ roster. Earlier this week, Friedman noted on the most recent episode of 32 Thoughts the podcast, there was “a gulf” size gap between Luke Hughes and the Devils. It’s amazing how much ground can be made up when two sides start to feel the crunch of having to get something done.
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