Still unsigned, Devils' Zacha to sit out Czech's World Junior evaluation camp

Still without a contract from the New Jersey Devils, top draft selection Pavel Zacha will skip the Czech Republic's World Junior summer evaluation camp beginning Saturday as a precaution.

"He doesn't have a contract, so we don't want to risk him getting an injury," said agent, Patrik Stefan, according to Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti. "I spoke to the coach and he understands."

Of course, Zacha, being a two-time participant at the tournament, is a lock to make the roster. That's unless he's under contract and unavailable, making contributions for the big club this winter.

The clock is ticking though. Zacha must be signed by Aug. 15 in order to be eligible for NHL participation this season as he's still under contract with Czech side Liberec.