On Friday, the New Jersey Devils announced their signing of Jack Hughes, the top overall pick of the 2019 NHL Draft.
A release on the team website revealed that Hughes signed a maximum, three-year, entry-level contract with an average annual value of $925,000. The max level contract is also laden with bonuses.
The Devils released video of Hughes signing the contract with general manager Ray Shero.
It’s official now. Jack Hughes is a New Jersey Devil. pic.twitter.com/T2bez6WsUX
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) July 12, 2019
The addition of Hughes, obtained after winning the NHL Draft Lottery, has been the headline of a hopeful offseason.