What the New Jersey Devils Can Expect From Kevin Labanc (+)

Joining the New Jersey Devils in Newark for training camp this week will be former San Jose Sharks forward, Kevin Labanc. The 28-year-old forward is attempting to revive his career after he struggled to deliver on a four-year contract that he signed in San Jose in 2020.

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General manager Tom Fitzgerald made sure to add as much depth as possible to the Devils in areas of weakness this summer. After prioritizing the goaltending and blue line, there’s an argument to be made that the forward group could become thin rather quickly if injuries occur.

Thus, Labanc is signing a professional tryout with the hopes that he will earn a contract by the end of training camp. The Devils are hoping he earns it, too, in order to add to the forward depth.

New Jersey Hockey Now reached out to one of Labanc’s trainers, as well as a reporter who watched the former Shark on a nightly basis over the last four years. Here’s what the Devils can expect from Labanc.