NEWARK, N.J. -- The New Jersey Devils have signed defenseman Damon Severson to a six-year, $25 million contract that will keep him with the team through the 2022-23 season.
Devils general manager Ray Shero announced the signing on Monday.
Severson, 23, will earn $2.5 million this season and his salary will escalate to $5.1 million in the final year.
Severson set career highs with 28 assists and 31 points in 80 regular-season games last season, leading all New Jersey defensemen in assists and points.
"Damon brings an important dimension to our hockey club and he is a young defenseman that we are excited to work with," Shero said.