During the 2024 NHL offseason, the New Jersey Devils signed forward Stefan Noesen to a three-year contract worth $8.25 million. The Devils already knew him well, as he previously played with the club from 2017-18 to 2018-19.
Noesen signed this new contract with the Devils after having a career year with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2023-2024. The 6-foot-1 winger set new career highs with 14 goals and 37 points in 81 games. But with the way Noesen is playing now, he has a good chance of amassing those totals by the end of the season.
In 30 games this campaign, Noesen already has 13 goals and 22 points. The only Devils player with more goals than Noesen this season is star forward Nico Hischier. Additionally, Noesen ranks fourth on the Devils in points and is ahead of notable players like Dougie Hamilton, Timo Meier and Dawson Mercer.
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But in addition to producing well offensively, Noesen has also had an impact because of his physicality. At this point in the campaign, he is third on the Devils with 76 goals.
When you note that Noesen has an affordable cap hit of $2.75 million through the end of the 2026-27 season, this deal seems like a complete steal for the Devils. At the moment, it looks like perhaps their best signing of the summer.
It will be fascinating to see how well Noesen can build on his hot start to the season from here.
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