The New Jersey Devils have signed defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic to five-year, $20 million contract. 

Seeing the Devils extend Kovacevic is not particularly surprising. The 27-year-old defenseman has cemented himself as a key part of the Devils' blueline this season due to his steady defensive play. Now, he has earned this long-term deal and significant raise because of it. 

In 63 games this campaign with the Devils, Kovacevic has one goal, 14 points, 81 blocks, 83 hits, and a plus-11 rating. With this, he needs just two more points to set a new career-high. 

It will be interesting to see how Kovacevic responds after earning this big contract through his play from here.