Devils Ink Star Forward Timo Meier to Eight-Year, $70M Deal

Timo Meier will earn an average of $8.8 million per season over eight years with the New Jersey Devils.
The Devils acquired Meier in a trade with the San Jose Sharks and see him as a key part of their young core.
Meier scored 40 goals last season in 78 games between San Jose and New Jersey.
The contract is front-loaded, with Meier set to earn $12 million next season.
The Devils have made several moves to build around their young stars like Meier, Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier.