Contract Carousel: Does Dainius Zubrus, Other Centerman Have A Future on the Devils

Jan 17, 2012; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils center Steven Zalewski (10) skates with the puck by Winnipeg Jets goalie Chris Mason (50) during the second period at the Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Name – Steven Zalewski

Height -5 ft 11 in

Weight – 190 lbs

Shoots – Left

Former Team – San Jose Sharks

NHL Draft – 153rd Overall, 2004, San Jose Sharks

Playing Career – 2008 – Present

Awards and Honors – ECAC First All-Star Team – 2008

2012-2013 Stats – Albany Devils (AHL) – 73 Games, 11 Goals, 30 Assists, 41 Points, 52 Penalty Minutes

2012-2013 Cap Hit – $525,000

How He Was Acquired – Traded with Mike Leach to the Devils in exchange for Patrick Davis and Mike Swift

Free Agent Status – UFA

Steve hasn’t had much time to develop in the NHL (10 career games, 7 with Devils), he still has a lot of potential. Steve was impressive in college as he was a First Team All-Star in Clarkson University. He finished the season with his second straight 41 point season in Albany and continues to show promise. He is a player that just needs a shot to play more often in the NHL as he has never disappointed in the AHL. At a minimal contract of maybe 525 thousand dollars, it should be easy to keep him around.