Devils add forward depth, sign Vernon Fiddler to one-year deal

Vernon Fiddler (left) joined the New Jersey Devils.

The New Jersey Devils signed veteran forward Vernon Fiddler on the first day of NHL free agency.

Fiddler, 36, will earn $1.25 million on a one-year deal, the team confirmed in a press release.

He scored 12 goals with 10 assists in 82 regular-season games last season before adding a goal and an assist in 13 playoff games with Dallas.

The Alberta native has appeared in 818 career NHL games with the Stars, Arizona Coyotes, and Nashville Predators.

July 1, 2016

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Vernon Fiddler
SIGNED BY
New Jersey Devils
LENGTH
1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$1.25 million
TOTAL
$1.25 million

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