Gritsyuk Wants Long-Term Security in New Jersey

The Devils have a new contract situation bubbling, and this one has the feel of a player trying to cash in while the iron is warm. Gritsyuk is seeking a multi-year extension, which tells you both sides see a fit - at least enough to keep the conversation going. In this league, that kind of ask can say as much about leverage as loyalty, and New Jersey now has to decide how aggressive it wants to be before the market starts doing the talking.