Devils Sign Defenseman Kyle Quincey to One-Year Deal

On Wednesday the Devils announced they have signed defenseman Kyle Quincey to a one-year deal, worth $1,250,000. Quincey, 31, spent the last five years with the Detroit Red Wings, the team who drafted him in the 2003 NHL Draft.

A Quick Look

Kyle Quincey, a player who will come in as the third oldest defenseman behind stalwart Andy Greene and new addition Ben Lovejoy provides depth and competition for one of the final defensive roster spots. A left-handed defenseman, Quincey will compete with Merrill, Moore and Auvitu for the 2nd and 3rd pair spots behind Greene.

Although Quincey has offesnive upside and posted over .5 ppg in 2008-09 with the Los Angeles Kings, he has largely been used in a…