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Vilen Stays With Devils on Two-Way Deal | NHL News
The New Jersey Devils are betting big on young defenseman Topias Vilen, signing him to a one-year, two-way deal worth up to $850K if he cracks the NHL roster — or $150K if he stays in the AHL — with $175K guaranteed. A fifth-round pick in 2021, Vilen spent time in Finland before breaking into North America with the Utica Comets and Adirondack Thunder, where he racked up 29 points in 54 games last season. Known for his playmaking and solid defense, he even got NHL minutes at the end of last year. With three seasons of consistent AHL production and a clear path to the big league, Vilen is…
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