Alexandre Pratt: Back in early July free agent defenseman Jake Gardiner turned down a three-year contract offer from the Montreal Canadiens that was worth $15.75 million – a $5.75 million AAV.
Devils lock up Zacha for three years
Mike Morreale: The New Jersey Devils re-signed forward Pavel Zacha to a three-year worth $6.75 million, a $2.25 million salary cap hit.
Puck Pedia: After the Zacha signing, with a 24-man roster the Devils have $4.67 million in salary cap space.