It appears Pavel Zacha is in for the long haul.

The New Jersey Devils' top prospect will reportedly stay with the club beyond the nine-game cut off, ultimately burning one year of his entry-level contract, according to Andrew Gross of The Record.

The 19-year-old was drafted sixth overall by the Devils in the 2015 draft, and is already slated as the team's first-line center, anchoring wingers Taylor Hall and Kyle Palmieri.

Zacha appeared in the Devils' final game last season, recording two assists, and has notched five helpers in nine career games.

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