New Jersey Devils : The Beast of the East-Blog about the New Jersey Devils (NHL Hockey): February 2008

Thursday, February 28, 2008

New Jersey Devils News and notes, February 28, 2008

The Bergen Record
The bottom line

Fire & Ice
Salvador looking forward to getting started

The Star Ledger
There's no singing Blues for newest Devil Salvador

The New York Post
Lou scores coup in landing blue

The Ashbury Park Press
Salvador brings 'in your face' style to Devils

NewJerseyDevils.com
Salvador ready to contribute
NJD Audio: David Clarkson

Yahoo NHL
Standings
Team stats

Sportsline.com
Devils report: Inside shots
Devils report: Notes, quotes

International Herald Tribune
Names in the Game

Belleville News Democrat
Janssen happy to be coming home

New York Sun
True Contenders Become Clear After Trading

Bleacher Report
Reflecting on today

NHL.com
Top notch boys, top notch
My Evalution of every trade made today…

Interchangeable parts
IPB’s Poetry Minute

In Lou We Trust
Why I Love the Salvador Trade

Hockeybuzz.com
Devils at the deadline and my Trade Deadline After Thoughts

Trentondevils.com
Pace Charter School Participates in the P.L.A.Y. Program

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

New Jersey Devils News and notes, February 27, 2008

The Bergen Record
Devils' win streak ends in overtime
Devils acquire defenseman Salvador

Fire & Ice
Greene's bad night
Beware of fake trade (updated a third time)
The Newark Nine
Nine is better than eight
Janssen: 'It's tough leaving'
Devils acquire Salvador for Janssen

The Star Ledger
Help on the way
Janssen dealt for Salvador
Samsonov's second goal lifts Carolina past New Jersey 2-1 in OT

The New York Post
Devs snooze, lose

Msgnetwork
This Week In Hockey: NHL Trade Deadline Wrapup
Sather, Lamoriello And Snow Discuss Deadline Deals
No Place For Janssen On Devils Roster
Devils Acquire Salvador For Janssen

NewJerseyDevils.com
Devils fall in OT, gain important point
Devils acquire Bryce Salvador
Lamoriello discusses the Salvador deal
Bryce Salvador's official player page
By the Numbers: Who Knew? Ken Daneyko
Devils St Patrick's day gear
FOXSports.com

NHL.com
View all completed trades

Yahoo NHL
Devils Team Report Feb 27, 2008
Trade deadline: Winners and losers
Power rankings: Down the stretch they come
Standings
Team stats

Sportsline.com
Devils report: Notes, quotes

News Observer
First period tough on defense
Hurricanes trade for Ruutu, who has bloody RBC debut

ESPN
Trade deadline: How it impacts teams' playoff picture - NHL

Globe and Mail
Wharnsby: Breaking down the third quarter

USA Today
Kevin Allen's trade deadline diary

Interchangeable Parts
Devils @ Hurricanes, 02/26/08

Devils Daily
Pierre McGuire: Straight or Confused?
Devils Trade Janssen to Blues, Tonight's Game on FSNY 2

Devils Category at FanHouse
Cam Janssen Does Not Sell Tickets

In Lou We Trust
Thank You St. Louis

The Beast of the East
2008 Trade analysis - Good Bye Cam

Hockeybuzz.com
Devils at the Deadline, Welcome Bryce - Fan reactions here

2manadvantage.com
Deadline day: Trade list

LowellDevilsHockey.com
Devils Romp Over Monarchs, 7-3

UnionLeader.com
An unlucky 7

NHL.com
Pens add scorer in Marian Hossa
Caps revamp roster with trades
Penguins pick up veteran Gill
Trade brings Foote back to Colorado
'Canes, Hawks swap forwards
Stars add a star in Brad Richards
Sharks nab Campbell for Bernier

SI.com
NHL Power Rankings: Bruins are climbing, Flyers flopping

TSN.ca
TSN's experts pick Ducks as team to beat

USA Today
Kevin Allen's trade deadline blog

Detroit Free Press
Rewind: How last year's deadline deals panned out

CBC
Canadiens GM Gainey taking risk with Price, Halak

Globe and Mail
Young GM outfoxes veteran counterparts
The future is now for Pittsburgh

Lets Go Sabres
A flawed system

The hockey news.com
Screen Shots: Bigger battles to fight than goalie equipment

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

2008 Trade analysis - Good Bye Cam

Well the deadline has passed and the Devils have just made one move sending Cam Janssen to St Louis for Bryce Salvador. The trade was the first of a pretty slow day that ended in a blockbuster trade of Marian Hossa to the Penguins.

What we lose in Cam Janssen
Well we lose an energy guy. Cam was clearly a fan favorite with what he brought to the team. He has brought a lot of energy to the hockey club on the fourth line last year. Unfortunately he has missed all of this year due to a shoulder injury. What people have been arguing about concerning Cam was his lack of offensive production. His energy and presence made up for that in my opinion. I will miss his hits, his fights and his attitude. John Davidson knows what he is getting in Cam after seeing him a lot while he was still on MSG. Cam gets a chance to go to his hometown and he seems to be excited about this.

What do we get
In Bryce Salvador we get a veteran defenseman with decent size. His numbers are less than impressive on the offensive side but he has a physical game and a decent +/- with a +12.

We now have a lot of depth on the back line and what we apparently needed has not been adressed (offensive D-man and top 6 forward). We have to see what the situation will be on defense with White, Martin, Oduya, Mottau who seem to be our top 4. Salvador will probably fit in the top 6. Greene, Brookbank, Vishnevski, Rachunek are up for the remaining spot.

Do I like that trade?
I feel bad we lost Cam. I liked his energy and his attitude. I think the trade is good as we get a capable defenseman without disrupting the chemistry. Cam hasn't played this year. Cam must be happy he is heading to St Louis so it is almost a win win situation. I kind of hoped we would get a forward by shipping one of our extra D-man along with a pick or a prospect but Lou must be confident this team can get it done.

Around the league
Brian Campbell, one of the most sought after player was traded to San Jose.

One of the most shocking news for me was Cristobal Huet being traded to the Washington Capitals. According to various reports, the pick the Habs got was going to be used to try to get Hossa. Hossa ended up to the Penguins and the Habs lost their goaltender. They are going to rely on the young Carey Price and Halak to carry the team. Even though Huet had a rough February he was considered their number one goaltender. They are putting a lot of pressure on the shouders of a 20 year old. The Habs clearly didn't get better.

So the Capitals got Huet and they also got Fedorov and Matt Cooke and will try to battle with the Thrashers and Hurricanes for the Division title... the only way for a Southeast team to make the playoffs.

The sick trade that happened right at the deadline was the one that sent Hossa and Dupuis to the Penguins and Colby Armstrong, Erik Christensen, Angelo Esposito and a 1st Round Pick to Atlanta. Hossa was clearly the top prize of the trade but the winning team of that trade might not be the one you think. As a division rival the Penguins surely upgraded their team but the price is clearly too steep. The Penguins look like the team to beat now but that is a huge trade that will probably affect the chemistry and the depth of the team. We have two games remaining against the Penguins so we will see how we match up against them. I wouldn't mind seeing them in the Conference Finals and have Madden and Pandolfo frustrate Hossa like in 2003.

I am sure some Devils fans are disappointed right now and mad at Lou but the conference is so tight and the playoff race so close that any team can come out on top. And I am sure the Devils have a shot... as much as any other team.