RyanSchmelzer

#49
Center
New Jersey Devils

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6' 2", 187 lbs
Birthdate
7/28/1993 (32)
Birthplace
Buffalo, NY
Status
Minors
Experience
Rookie

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Devils tender $4.78M offer sheet to Mammoth's Barrett Hayton

The New Jersey Devils submitted an offer sheet for the Utah Mammoth's restricted free agent forward Barrett Hayton on Wednesday.

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