The New Jersey Devils announced on Monday that they have signed veteran and journeyman defenseman, Andy Welinski, to a professional tryout contract (PTO). The Devils also made it official that forward Kevin Labanc will attend training on a PTO,

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

With Training Camp opening this week there are three main battles to watch that will shape the opening night roster.

While veterans report to New Jersey Devils training camp today, forward Dawson Mercer will not report. Mercer remains a restricted free-agent and due to the lack of a contract, he is not with the team for the start of training camp.

The New Jersey Devils have invited a couple of defensemen to training camp. On Monday, general manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the team has signed Kevin Labanc and Andy Welinski to professional tryout agreements.

Two days from training camp, the Devils are adding more veterans to professional tryout contracts. New Jersey signed former Sharks forward Kevin Labanc and Ducks defenseman Andy Welinski to PTOs on Monday.

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.