The New Jersey Devils and David Clarkson could not come to an agreement before his contract expired at midnight Monday, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie. The Devils reportedly made Clarkson a contract offer before midnight, but he declined to accept it. Clarkson will become a free agent Friday but is eligible to begin talking to teams Wednesday. Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said previously he would prefer to re-sign Clarkson before free agency, which makes us wonder if he's played his last game as a Devil. Clarkson should garner plenty of interest in free agency after scoring 45 goals combined in the last two seasons.