Zharkov and Wiseman re-sign with Devils

Forwards Vladimir Zharkov and Chad Wiseman, who both spent significant time with the Albany Devils last season, have been re-signed by the New Jersey Devils. As reported by Tom Gulitti:

Zharkov, who was a restricted free agent, signed his one-year, two-way qualifying offer. That carries an NHL salary of $577,500 and AHL salary of $62,500.  The deadline for restricted free agents to accept their qualifying offers is 5 p.m. Friday.

Zharkov, 23, split last season between Albany (AHL) and New Jersey. He had two goals and two assists in 38 NHL games last season after putting up eight goals and 11 assists in 31 AHL games.

Wiseman was an unrestricted free agent. He signed a two-year, two-way contract that carries an NHL salary of $525,000 (league minimum) and AHL salary of $105,000. Wiseman. 30, had 16 goals and 28 assists in 48 AHL games with Albany in 2010-11.

The Devils likely still have high hopes for Zharkov, who has appeared in 78 NHL games for New Jersey over the last two seasons, so he'll get another long look in training camp this summer.

Wiseman, who has appeared in just nine NHL games throughout his career, will most likely suit up for Albany again this coming season.

Note: Don Ferlazzo is not an employee of the Albany Devils, nor is this blog sponsored or influenced by the organization in any way.