Devils add goalie Corey Crawford on two-year contract

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Former Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford has signed with the New Jersey Devils. (Mark Humphrey/AP)

The New Jersey Devils have agreed to a two-year, $7.8-million contract with veteran goalie Corey Crawford.

The contract pays Crawford $3.6 million this season and $4.2 million in 2021-22.

“We are excited to bring Corey into our organization, as he is a proven winner and two-time Stanley Cup champion,” said GM Tom Fitzgerald in a statement. “We will look to him to assume a leadership role and be a strong presence for our young core. Crawford’s compete level and ability to battle will rub off on the entire group. This opportunity also provides him with a new challenge in his career.”

The 35-year-old has played his entire 13-year career with the Chicago Blackhawks, helping them win the Stanley Cup in 2013 and 2015. He had a 16-20-3 record with a .917 save percentage last season.

Earlier this week, the Devils bought out the final two years of veteran goalie Cory Schneider’s contract.

October 9, 2020

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Corey Crawford
SIGNED BY
New Jersey Devils
LENGTH
2 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$3.9 million
TOTAL
$7.8 million

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