Tuesday, 14 July 2015

Eric Gelinas signs a two-year contract with New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils have completed the move for defenseman Eric Gelinas to a two-year, $3.15 million contract.

"It's a nice little bridge deal," Gelinas told Northjersey.com. "I'm really happy to have agreed before arbitration also. I'm really happy with the deal."

The 24-year-old, had 6 goals and 19 points in 61 games last season, he had NHL career highs of seven goals and 29 points in his first NHL season in 2013-14.

Gelinas is scheduled to have a salary arbitration hearing July 21.