Devils Sign David Clarkson to Three-Year Deal

The New Jersey Devils announced today that they have signed right wing David Clarkson to a three-year contract extension worth $8 million. The deal averages out to $2.67 million per season. He would have been a restricted free agent on July 1. In 46 games last season with the Devils, Clarkson had 11 goals and 13 assists for 24 points and 85 penalty minutes. He missed 36 games in 2009-10 with two different leg injuries. In 216 career NHL games, all with New Jersey, he has 40 goals and 42 assists for 82 points and 438 penalty minutes. This is a great signing for the Devils, as Clarkson is quickly becoming one of the top agitators in the NHL. He has good size, can chip in goals from time to time, and plays with lots of grit and toughness. He will continue to be a good fit on the Devils' third line for the next three seasons.