Adam Larsson signs 6-year contract with Devils

The New Jersey Devils announced on Saturday that they have re-signed defenceman Adam Larsson to six-year contract which is reportedly worth $25 million US.

The 22-year-old was drafted fourth overall in 2011 and has spent his entire NHL career with New Jersey.

Since making his debut in the 2011-12 season, the native of Sweden has appeared in 192 games with totals of six goals, 45 assists and a minus-2 rating.

Larsson led all New Jersey defencemen in assists (21) and points (24) while playing in 64 games last season. His scoring totals were all career highs.