New Jersey Devils have signed Adam Henrique to a six-year extension worth $24 million, according to the team's Twitter page.
Today we re-signed Adam #Henrique to a new multi-year contract. Please welcome Henrique back to #JerseysTeam!
— New Jersey Devils (@NHLDevils) August 26, 2013
Henrique had what some consider a disappointing sophomore season, recording 11 goals and just give assists in 42 games. However, the 23-year-old forward did deal with a lack of training camp during the lockout and was recovering from thumb surgery he underwent on Nov. 29.
His new contract averages $4 million over the next six years, but as USA Today's Mike Brehm points out, the deal is very backloaded.
Adam Henrique's six-year, $24 million contract breakdown: $2 million, $3 million, $4 million, $4.5 million, $5 million and $5.5 million
— Mike Brehm (@ByMikeBrehm) August 27, 2013
Despite his struggles last season, Henrique still had 67 points in 117 games and he made a name for himself during the 2012 postseason. Considering his proven ability to provide offense and how the cap will look over the next fe ...
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