The New Jersey Devils have signed forward Zach Parise to a new four-year, $12.5-million contract.

Parise led all Devils last season with 31 goals, also a career high. He set career marks in assists (31), and points (62) while playing in all 82 games of the 2006-07 campaign, his second in the NHL.

The Minneapolis native didn't miss a beat in the postseason, recording career highs in goals (7), assists (3), and points (10) in 11 playoff contests.

"I'm excited, it's definitely a weight off my shoulders so I don't have to worry about it and can just relax and get ready for the season," said Parise.

"Over the past two seasons, Zach has established himself as one of the outstanding young stars in the National Hockey League," said Devils' CEO, president and general manager Lou Lamoriello in a statement.

"We are delighted that he has re-signed a multi-year contract with us."

New Jersey's 1st-round selection, 17th overall, in the 2003 Entry Draft, Parise posted 14 goals and 18 assists for 32 points in his rookie season of 2005-06.

He first signed with the Devils on March 29, 2004, after two seasons at the University of North Dakota.