The pickle king of New Jersey will return to the Devils lineup next season, per Corey Masisak, after re-signing with the team for a very healthy three-year contract with $1.8m AAV. An arbitration hearing was scheduled for July 22nd.
Blake Coleman had an unexpected breakout year in 2017-18. Earning a roster spot at camp and never looking back, the Plano, TX native amassed 13 goals and 12 assists in 79 games playing alongside Stefan Noesen and Travis Zajac for most of the season. Prior to that Coleman only picked up one goal and one assist in his previous 23 NHL games.