Report: Zacha to remain with Devils
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It appears Pavel Zacha is in for the long haul.
The New Jersey Devils' top prospect will stay with the club beyond the nine-game cut off, ultimately burning one year of his entry-level contract, head coach John Hynes reportedly told Andrew Gross of The Record on Monday.
The 19-year-old was drafted sixth overall by the Devils in the 2015 draft, and is already slated as the team's first-line center, anchoring wingers Taylor Hall and Kyle Palmieri.
Zacha appeared in the Devils' final game last season, recording two assists, and has notched five helpers in nine career games.