New Jersey Devils re-sign Will Butcher to 3-year contract

July 31, 2019

The New Jersey Devils have re-signed defenceman Will Butcher to a three-year, $11.2 million contract.

New Jersey Devils re-sign Will Butcher to 3-year contract

NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils have re-signed defenceman Will Butcher to a three-year, $11.2 million contract.

General manager Ray Shero announced Wednesday the 24-year-old Butcher will earn $3.5 million this season, $3.6 million the following season and $4.1 million in 2021-22.

Butcher had four goals and 26 assists in 78 games last season, placing him second among the club's defencemen. During his 2017-18 rookie campaign, his 44 points were No. 1 among the team's defenceman and fourth overall.

Butcher played at the University of Denver and won the Hobey Baker Award in 2017 as the top player in college hockey. He was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team.

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