The New Jersey Devils have announced they have signed Binghamton Devils defenseman Julian Melchiori to an NHL contract ($700,000 NHL level/$150,000 AHL level) for the rest of the 2019-20 season.

Following the signing of his contract, Melchiori was placed on waivers today.

He has five goals and eight assists for 13 points in 54 games this season. Melchiori previously signed an AHL contract with Binghamton on July 22, 2019.