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Devils defenseman Eric Gelinas has reported to training camp. (Saed Hindash/The Star-Ledger)

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NEWARK — Devils defenseman Eric Gelinas avoided a potential training camp holdout when he agreed to a new contract over the weekend.

Gelinas, who signed a 1-year, $900,000 deal, reported to the Prudential Center Monday morning for his physical along with the team's rookies. It is a 1-way contract.

"It worked out over the weekend," general manager Lou Lamoriello reported. "He's here and there are certainly no issues. He's just getting ready. I'm just happy to have everybody here and everybody ready. It's the first step towards getting our team together.

"We've got all our players here and now training camp begins."

Lamoriello said veteran winger Ryan Carter remained unsigned. Carter, an unrestricted free agent, will report to camp later this week on a tryout.

Gilles Lupien, the agent representing Gelinas, had suggested the blue liner would not report to camp without a contract. Lamoriello remained optimistic that a deal could get done prior to camp.

"It's just part of the business and part of the process," the GM said. "There are certainly no issues. Everybody approaches things differently, but we're delighted it's over."