Corey Crawford finds a new home in New jersey

For the first time in his long NHL career, Corey Crawford will be wearing a jersey other than the Chicago Blackhawks' next season. Crawford has signed a new deal with the New Jersey Devils. It's a two-year contract worth $7.8 million ($3.9 million AAV).

According to ESPN, Chicago offered just a one-year deal to their former franchise netminder, and also asked him to take a significant pay cut from the $5 million he was making last season.

Crawford, 35, ended his Blackhawks career ranked third in franchise history with 260 career wins, trailing only Tony Esposito and Glen Hall. Crawford is the Blackhawks' franchise leader in postseason wins (52) and is the only goaltender in team history with multiple Stanley Cups.

Crawford's career record in Chicago over 13 seasons is 260-162-53, with a 2.45 GAA, .918 save percentage and 26 shutouts.

"We are excited to bring Corey into our organization, as he is a proven winner and two-time Stanley Cup Champion." said Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald. "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."

MUST READ

7 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery Top Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Chip Injured in Today's Game: Terrible News for the Team

10 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery PK Subban Under Fire for Controversial Comments on Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins

11 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery Columbus Blue Jackets Prospect Stretchered Off the Ice After Terrifying Hit Into the Boards

16 hours ago  |  By Julien Trekker Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky Calls His Season an Embarrassment in Post-Game Interview

17 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks New Jersey Devils Head Coach Calls Out Two Young Top-Five Picks After Terrible Performance

18 hours ago  |  By Julien Trekker Boston Bruins' Morgan Geekie Opens Up About Rampant Trade Rumours

19 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery Fire Sale: Bruins Journalist Calls on GM Don Sweeney to Face Reality

20 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery Auston Matthews Disrespects Reporter After Question About Losing the Four Nations Faceoff

MORE STORIES