Unlike its namesake, the New Jersey Devils organization is less than willing to tempt former Michigan hockey star Brendan Morrison with wealth and riches beyond his wildest dreams.
On the contrary, New Jersey is far from coming to a signing agreement with its second-round, 39th pick from the 1993 NHL Draft, said Morrison's agent, Kurt Overhardt.
"I don't imagine things will start moving until September or August, to tell you the truth," Overhardt said. "Things are going along at a snail's pace, but that's not unusual for a contractual agreement this summer."
At 5-foot-11, 182 pounds - a relatively small size for the NHL - Morrison may not have the ideal body type for a pro player, but Overhardt said his proven skill makes him a valuable commodity.
"There's a bonus structure with a guy like Brendan that you've got to be very careful about," Overhardt said. "If he plays well, he certainly could be nominated for the all-rookie team."
Aside from bonuses based on Morrison's possible achievements in the the NHL, settling on a contract involves many other issues.
The league has specific contractual guidelines for entry-level players that complicate salary negotiations. A signing bonus - guaranteed money - also has to be agreed upon by the two parties.
Although the list of details that still need to be ironed out seems daunting, Morrison still anticipates playing for the Devils.
And, considering that his former Michigan teammate John Madden signed with New Jersey as a free agent on June 26 - the only Wolverine to sign this offseason - Morrison has even more to look forward to once the bargaining ends and the playing begins.