New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- The New Jersey Devils have solidified their defensive core by signing restricted free agent defenseman Luke Hughes to a seven-year, $63,000,000 contract extension, carrying an average annual value (AAV) of $9,000,000. The contract ensures that Hughes will remain a significant part of the team's blue line through the 2032-33 season. Notably, the 22-year-old is set to join the Devils for practice on Thursday.

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