Defenseman Will Butcher, the NCAA's reigning Hobey Baker winner, signed with the Devils on Sunday.
Butcher's contract is a two-year entry level deal worth $925K per season.
The Devils was one of at least five Butcher considered in free agency after he declined to sign with the Colorado Avalanche, who drafted in the fifth round of the 2013 NHL Draft. Butcher also talked to the Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, Las Vegas Golden Knights, Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins in free agency.