Defenceman Fraser and Devils avoid arbitration, agree on 1-year deal

FILE--New Jersey Devils' Mark Fraser, left, defends against San Jose Sharks' Jed Ortmeyer during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 2, 2010, in San Jose, Calif. Defenceman Fraser has agreed to a one-year, $500,000 contract with the New Jersey Devils.The deal allows the sides to avoid a salary arbitration hearing set for later this week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Ben Margot

NEWARK, N.J. - Defenceman Mark Fraser has agreed to a one-year, $500,000 contract with the New Jersey Devils.

The deal allows the sides to avoid a salary arbitration hearing set for later this week.

Fraser played in 61 games last season, his first full season in the NHL. The 23-year-old had three goals and three assists.

The Devils also announced Wednesday that rookies will report to training camp Sept. 13, four days before the veterans.