NHL free agency: Devils sign Palat; Senators lock in Norris
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By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO
AP Hockey Writers
The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with left winger Ondrej Palat on a $30 million, five-year contract. Palat had 52 points in 71 games during Tampa Bay’s three consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Cup Final. The Devils turned to Palat after losing the Johnny Gaudreau sweepstakes to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Ottawa Senators followed up on landing former Flyers captain Claude Giroux in free agency by locking up third-year player Josh Norris through the 2029-30 season. Norris was signed to a $63.3 million, eight-year contract.