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Jesper Bratt, Devils Reach 8-Year, $63M Contract Extension Ahead of NHL Free Agency

The New Jersey Devils and winger Jesper Bratt agreed to an eight-year, $63 million contract Thursday.

Bratt, 24, was set to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

"It was always a priority to keep Jesper Bratt here long term and both parties are thrilled that a deal was completed," general manager Tom Fitzgerald said in a statement. "I value and commend the commitment Jesper made to this organization. We believe that he is a special player and a key member of our core group of talent who will contribute towards the team's long-term success, and organizational goal of bringing the Stanley Cup back to New Jersey.