Detroit Red Wings' conference rivals lock up RFA defenseman to $66M contract extension
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A recent statement has confirmed that Detroit Red Wings conference rivals have officially locked up RFA defenseman to a contract extension, and we have the details.
Today, Wednesday, October 1, Detroit Red Wings' conference rivals, the New Jersey Devils, have signed a long-waited contract extension will a highly skilled defenseman.
This defenseman is restricted free agent (RFA) Luke Hughes.
This was confirmed by TSN moments ago.
Luke Hughes signed contract extension with New Jersey Devils
It has just been confirmed that RFA, Luke Hughes, has signed a seven-year, $63 million contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $9 million.
«The New Jersey Devils reached a seven-year, $63 million contract with restricted free agent defenceman Luke Hughes on Wednesday.
The deal carries an average annual value of $9 million for Hughes, whose brother, Jack, is signed through 2029-30 at a cap hit of $8 million with the Devils.» Wrote TSN
The deal carries an average annual value of $9 million for Hughes, whose brother, Jack, is signed through 2029-30 at a cap hit of $8 million with the Devils.» Wrote TSN
Some of their own fans are not pleased with this signing, as their organization's social media postings of the extension were quickly flooded with 'overpaid' comments:
9m for 41pts? Yikes
Lmao how's this kid making more then Jack the more talented hughes and the captain . He's making more then Quinn too who is leagues better lol
Insane overpay
The New Jersey Devils have also confirmed that Hughes will be reporting to training camp tomorrow, Thursday, October 2, as he has been absent to this point as negotiations have been in the works.
«Devils announce seven-year deal x $9M AAV for Luke Hughes. Both sides had a breakthrough in talks late last night.
New Jersey gave a couple of new offers to Hughes' camp on Monday. Neither were accepted. But another offer late Tuesday night did the trick.»
New Jersey gave a couple of new offers to Hughes' camp on Monday. Neither were accepted. But another offer late Tuesday night did the trick.»
Do you think $9 million AAV is too expensive of a contract for New Jersey Devils' Luke Hughes?
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