The New Jersey Devils open training camp on Wednesday when veterans report. The Devils prospects wrapped up their training camp and some will report with the veterans, however not many — if any — are expected to skate with the varsity club this season.

There are always position battles in training camp. This season, the New Jersey Devils camp is notable for lacking a battle in the crease. For the first time in nearly a decade, the team will enter camp with a bonafide starting goalie and one of the top backups in the NHL,

The New Jersey Devils and President/General Manager Tom Fitzgerald announced today that the team has signed defenseman Andy Welinski to a Professional Tryout contract (PTO). Welinski will join New Jersey when all veterans report to training camp on September 18.

Labanc played for the San Jose Sharks last season while Welinski split time between the Iowa Wild and Charlotte Checkers

The New Jersey Devils made big moves in NHL Free Agency to bolster their roster. However, they felt there was a need for additional depth before training camp begins this week. As a result, they have made a move for former San Jose Sharks forward Kevin Labanc.