Updated New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 30, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Elias' best moments on MSG Plus - (Fire & Ice)
Oduya re-signs with Devils
Parise, Martin, Langenbrunner invited to U.S. Olympic orientation camp
Lemaire at Prudential Center? Lamoriello "no response"; Devils won't have head coach for July 1
Oduya signing to become official later today
Parise invited to U.S. Olympic ice hockey orientation camp
New Jersey Devils re-sign Johnny Oduya, keeping defenseman off market - (The Star Ledger)
Zach Parise, Jamie Langenbrunner and Paul Martin of New Jersey Devils selected for Team USA Olympic hockey orientation camp
OFFICIAL: New Jersey Devils Re-Sign Johnny Oduya - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils re-sign Johnny Oduya - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils re-sign Oduya - (NHL.com)
Community ties energize Weekes
Weekes is prepared to test free agent waters
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils' Team Statistics - (Yahoo NHL)
Eastern Conference free agency preview - (National Post)
THN Free Agency Preview: Atlantic Division - (The Hockey News)
Gionta to enter NHL's free agent market - (Democrat & Chronicle)

AROUND THE NHL
USA Hockey names 34-man roster for Olympic camp - (NHL.com)

Earlier today NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Agent: Gionta likely to field offers on July 1 despite "mutual interest" in return to Devils - (Fire & Ice)
Defenseman Johnny Oduya expected to finalize new deal with New Jersey Devils on Tuesday - (The Star Ledger)
Devils near Oduya deal - (The New York Post)
Chere: Oduya Close to Re-Signing with New Jersey Devils - (In Lou We Trust)
NHL Free Agency: New Jersey Devils Preview - Take 2 - (In Lou We Trust)
Should the Rangers and Friends Worry About the Bullies? - (Msgnetwork)
Hockey Night Live: Ask Us a Free Agency Question - (Msgnetwork)
Bluelines: Free Agency Set to Unfold - (Msgnetwork)
Devils Team Report Jun 30, 2009 - (Yahoo NHL)
Rumor: Devils to sign Oduya, will let Gionta, Madden walk - (Yahoo NHL)
Gionta to enter free agent market - (Yahoo NHL)

MISCELLANEOUS
Ashton Bernard having a Devil of a time - (Cape Breton Post)
NHL veteran Lemieux becomes American citizen - (Carlisle Sentinel)

Updated New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 29, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Top free agents available this summer - (FOXSports.com)
Atlantic hopefuls - (NHL.com)
NHL Free Agency Preview: Forwards - (fanhouse.com)
Devils to move on coach soon - (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Analyzing the NHL draft, college edition - (ESPN.com ); Curtis Gedig

AROUND THE NHL
Brophy: Top 10 Eastern FAs - (Sportsnet.ca)
Greg's 2009 NHL Free Agent Predictions - (Bleacher Report)
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Lamoriello: Nothing done with Oduya -(Fire & Ice)
Will the Devils hire a head coach before July 1? -(Fire & Ice)
The 2009 NHL Draft Picks by the New Jersey Devils An Overview- (In Lou We Trust)
Aftonbladet: Johnny Oduya Re-Signed by NJ Devils? UPDATE: Lou Says "Nothing Done Yet"- (In Lou We Trust)
Devils add blueline size at 2009 Draft - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils trade up to 20th, select Josefson - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Lamoriello interview with Simpson - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
NJD Snapshots: Jacob Josefson - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
What We Learned: Garth Snow is a genius; draft winners, losers - (Yahoo NHL)
Live Draft Blog tonight 7:00PM EST - (hockeybuzz.com)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 26-28, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils may name coach by Monday - (The Bergen Record)
Devils get their due for Sutter - (The Bergen Record)
What Devils need to accomplish in draft - (The Bergen Record)
Looking to add to nest egg - (The Bergen Record)
Will the Devils hire a head coach before July 1? - (Fire & Ice)
Lamoriello gets to work at draft - (Fire & Ice)
Lamoriello: Elias underwent hip surgery, will be ready for the start of training camp - (Fire & Ice)
Seventh-round pick: Curtis Gedig, D, Cowichan Valley (BCHL) - (Fire & Ice)
Sixth-round pick: Ashton Bernard, LW, Shawinigan (QMJHL) - (Fire & Ice)
Fifth-round pick: Derek Rodwell, LW, Okotoks (AJHL) - (Fire & Ice)
Fourth-round pick: Seth Helgeson, D, Sioux City (USHL) - (Fire & Ice)
Third-round pick: Alexander Urbom, D, Djurgarden (Sweden) - (Fire & Ice)
Devils' second round pick: Eric Gelinas, D, Lewiston (QMJHL) (updated with quotes) - (Fire & Ice)
Devils trade up to select Josefson; Lamoriello calls trade with Flames "total coincidence" - (Fire & Ice)
Clemmensen isn't ruling out return to Devils, but... - (Fire & Ice)
Lemaire sounding like he wants to coach in the NHL next season - (Fire & Ice)
New Jersey Devils' 2009 draft: How'd they do? - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils round out NHL Draft by focusing on size and strength - (The Star Ledger)
Looking at unrestricted free agency, Scott Clemmensen says New Jersey Devils may have neither himself nor Kevin Weekes as a backup next season - (The Star Ledger)
Patrik Elias underwent surgery for groin problem but expects to be ready for New Jersey Devils training camp - (The Star Ledger)
Defenseman Curtis Gedig is New Jersey Devils' seventh round pick to complete entry draft - (The Star Ledger)
Left winger Ashton Bernard chosen by New Jersey Devils in sixth round of NHL entry draft - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils draft left winger Derek Rodwell in fifth round - (The Star Ledger)
Continuing to draft size on the blue line, New Jersey Devils pick defenseman Seth Helgeson in fourth round - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils select defenseman Alexander Urbom, teammate of top pick, in third round of draft - (The Star Ledger)
Kevin Weekes isn't sure if he is in New Jersey Devils' plans for next season - (The Star Ledger)
In second round of entry draft, New Jersey Devils select defenseman Eric Gelinas - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils trade up to pick Swedish center Jacob Josefson 20th in NHL entry draft - (The Star Ledger)
Brent Sutter surprised New Jersey Devils gave Calgary Flames permission to talk to him about coaching job - (The Star Ledger)
Does New Jersey Devils GM Lou Lamoriello have a draft day surprise up his sleeve? - (The Star Ledger)
NHL salary cap will increase slightly for 2009-10 - (The Star Ledger)
Devils beef up defense - (The New York Post)
Devils trade up for Swedish center - (The New York Post)
Devs draft for success - (The New York Post)
2009 NHL Draft Results: New Jersey Devils Selections - A Poll - (In Lou We Trust)
2009 NHL Draft: Devils Select Derek Rodwell, Ashton Bernard, Curtis Gedig - (In Lou We Trust)
2009 NHL Draft: NJ Devils Select Alexander Urbom and Seth Helgeson - (In Lou We Trust)
2009 NHL Draft: New Jersey Devils Select Eric Gelinas in Second Round - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils at the 2009 NHL Draft: Rounds 2-7 Open Thread - (In Lou We Trust)
2009 NHL Draft: New Jersey Devils Trade Up and Select Jacob Josefson - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft: First Round Open Thread - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils at the 2009 NHL Draft: Draft Day Eve - (In Lou We Trust)
Hockey Night Live: Answering Your Draft Questions - (Msgnetwork)
Devils Draft Video: Josefson and Lamoriello Interviews - (Msgnetwork)
The Maven's Draft Recap - (Msgnetwork)
Locals Diverse in Draft Picks - (Msgnetwork)
Devils add blueline size at 2009 Draft - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils trade up to 20th, select Josefson - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Lamoriello interview with Simpson - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
NJD Snapshots: Jacob Josefson - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
NJD TV: Watch it again - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
A Rhody story, through and through - (Providence Journal); Lou Lamoriello
Bill Reynolds: Lou Lamoriello's ascent to the hockey Hall of Fame - (Providence Journal)

DRAFT
Eagles' Roy picked in fifth round by Oilers - (TheChronicleHerald.ca); Ashton Bernard
Worth the wait for Gelinas - (SunJournal.com); Eric Gelinas
NHL draft: Well worth the wait for UND's recruits - (Grand Forks Herald); Rodwell
Goaltenders and Shattuck-St. Mary's products mark Day Two of the draft - (The Queensberry Rules); Seth Helgeson
Gelinas Drafted by Devils - (OurSports Central); Eric Gelinas
NHL selects three more Gophers second day - (Minnesota Daily)
Devils surprise with Bernard pick - (Metro Canada); Ashton Bernard
Three Gophers Taken on NHL Draft's Second Day - (Gophersports.com )
Josefson will play another season in Sweden - (Rotoworld.com)

AROUND THE NHL
09-10 salary cap set at $56.8 mil. - (NHL.com)
THN.com 2009 NHL Draft Central - (The Hockey News)
Tom Lynn's Blog: The next step for drafted players - (The Hockey News)
THN at the NHL Draft: Plenty of trade talk, but little action - (The Hockey News)
THN at the NHL Draft: Round 1 winners and losers - (The Hockey News)
THN at the NHL Draft: Saturday storylines - (The Hockey News)

MISCELLANEOUS
Alex Velischek drafted by Penguins - (Fire & Ice)
Pittsburgh Penguins draft Kinnelon's Alex Velischek, son of former New Jersey Devils defenseman Randy - (The Star Ledger)
Montvale's Palmieri picked by Ducks; No progress in Devils' coaching search "at this point" - (Fire & Ice)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 25, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devs' coaching search continues - (The Bergen Record)
Shanahan will "definitely" play another season - (Fire & Ice)
Lemaire: "nothing is moving" on coaching situation; Dineen plans "right now" to stay in Portland - (Fire & Ice)
Devils at the 2009 NHL Draft: A Simon Despres Overview - (In Lou We Trust)
Brent Sutter Spurns Devils for Calgary - (Msgnetwork)
2009 NHL Entry Draft order of selection - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
2009 Draft Watch: Beyond the first round - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Lemaire says he's trapped until 'coaching situation' is resolved - (Yahoo NHL)
Lamoriello's legacy Devils GM to be enshrined in Builder category - (Fox Sports)
Chatter, chatter, chatter ... GMs in town for draft, trade buzz is up - (ESPN.com)
A look at last 20 years of the Draft - (Bleacher Report)
Lou Lamoriello's Hectic Day: June 23, 2009 - (Bleacher Report)
Wrapping Up The Brent Sutter Ordeal - (Bleacher Report)
Bout Brent Sutter, Jimmy Cagney and rats - (maxhockey.com)

AROUND THE NHL
A look at last 20 years of the Draft - (NHL.com)
THN.com Top 10: All-time No. 1 picks - (The Hockey News)
The Year in Hockey Blogs: Top 10 stories, trends and scandals - (Yahoo NHL)

MISCELLANEOUS
Montvale center eyes NHL Draft - (The Bergen Record)
Ex-Habs coach Lemaire joins team Canada: sources - (CTV Montreal)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 24, 2009

UPDATED NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Laviolette not a candidate for Devils' job - (Fire & Ice)
Free agent Brian Gionta wants to return to New Jersey Devils but there has been no contact from team - (The Star Ledger)
'The championship to New Jersey' - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Uncle Lou to the Hall..... - (hockeybuzz.com)
Top Shelf: Bearing the Brent of responsibility - (The Hockey News)
THN.com Blog: 2009 HHOF class a hearty lot - (The Hockey News)

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Sutter to Flames, Devils still looking - (The Bergen Record)
New class for Hockey Hall of Fame - (The Bergen Record)
When Hall calls, Lou doesn't answer - (The Bergen Record)
Sorting through the Sutter saga - (Fire & Ice)
Martin: Players want a coach who wants to be here - (Fire & Ice)
Vanderbeek says Sutter's quick move to Calgary is "surprising and upsetting" - (Fire & Ice)
Brent Sutter named head coach of the Calgary Flames; Devils receive no compensation - (Fire & Ice)
Lamoriello voted into Hockey Hall of Fame - (Fire & Ice)
Flames schedule 5 p.m. news conference - (Fire & Ice)
New Jersey Devils owner Jeff Vanderbeek upset by Brent Sutter's decision to coach Calgary Flames - (The Star Ledger)
Five reasons to salute career of New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello -- do you agree? - (The Star Ledger)
Brent Sutter named Calgary Flames coach; New Jersey Devils GM Lou Lamoriello is disappointed but not angry - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello elected to Hockey Hall of Fame - (The Star Ledger)
Sutter leaves Devils owner feeling burned - (The New York Daily News)
Ex Devils coach lands in Calgary - (The New York Post)
Devils lamoriello calls his selection 'complete surprise' - (The New York Post)
No Sutter probe - (The New York Post)
SBN Mock Draft Pick: Calvin de Haan for NJ - (In Lou We Trust)
Official: Brent Sutter is the Head Coach of Calgary UPDATE: No Compensation for Devils - (In Lou We Trust)
Lou Lamoriello to be Inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame - (In Lou We Trust)
Lamoriello is One-of-a-Kind - (Msgnetwork)
Bluelines: Sutter Aftermath - (Msgnetwork)
Lamoriello to enter Hockey Hall of Fame - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
The Brent Sutter Saga: One Day Later - (Bleacher Report)
Devil Fans Should Raise Hell When Sutter Returns to Town - (Bleacher Report)
The Fischler Report Sutter's exit leaves a bad odor - (New England Hockey Journal)
Who will the Devils pick in the draft? - (hockeybuzz.com)
Offseason Roadmap: Atlantic Division - (fanhouse.com)
Devil in the details - (Calgary Sun)
Patience a virtue at NHL draft table - (Metro Canada)

AROUND THE NHL
'09 Hall of Fame nominees named - (NHL.com)
Induction news is a thrill for Class of '09 - (NHL.com)
2009 NHL Entry Draft coverage - (NHL.com)
Leetch headlines Hall of Fame class - (The New York Daily News)
Leetch and Lamoriello Among 5 Selected to Hall of Fame - (The New York Times)
Team Sutter completes Calgary takeover - (The Globe and Mail)
Fab Four score Hall nod - (Calgary Sun)

MISCELLANEOUS
NHL drooling over Phillips phenom - (Eagle Tribune) Devils supposedly high on Kyle Bigos

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 23, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Sutter to Flames, Devils still looking - (The Bergen Record)
Lamoriello reserving comment on Sutter-Calgary situation; admits it's unlikely he'll hire a coach before the draft - (Fire & Ice)
Busy New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello won't comment on Brent Sutter until Flames make their move - (The Star Ledger)
NHL.com Reports Sutter to Calgary; Has Lamoriello Given Permission? - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils at the 2009 NHL Draft: A Carter Ashton Overview - (In Lou We Trust)
2009 Draft Watch: Past Draft Day deals - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
2009 Draft Watch: Best picks ever, 1-30 - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
2009 Draft Watch: History in Montreal - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
2009 Draft Watch: Devils' first-rounders - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
2009 Draft Watch: Before the Devils - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
[url]Martin Brodeur Day: Check out audio's and videos in the Devils' spotlight section[/url] - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Lamoriello: Devils won't rush search for coach - (NHL.com)
Report: Brent Sutter to be named Flames coach - (NHL.com)
Brodeur, Lemieux among best-ever Atlantic picks - (NHL.com)
The Brent Sutter Saga: One Day Later - (Bleacher Report)
Grading Brent Sutter…….Devils ownership deserves credit - (hockeybuzz.com)

AROUND THE NHL
Campbell's Cuts: Monday musings - (The Hockey News)
The league's side, meanwhile, got even stronger with the addition of New Jersey Devils GM Lou Lamoriello replacing Kevin Lowe. Also on the committee from ...

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 22, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Gulitti: MacLean is not Lou's guy - (The Bergen Record)
Former New Jersey Devils coach Brent Sutter reportedly close to deal with Calgary Flames - (The Star Ledger)
Sutter close to Flame job - (The New York Post)
Devils at the 2009 NHL Draft: A David Rundblad Overview - (In Lou We Trust)
NHL Draft: A Cautionary Note about High Schoolers - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils at the 2009 NHL Draft: A Stefan Elliott Overview - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils at the 2009 NHL Draft: A Landon Ferraro Overview - (In Lou We Trust)
06/20/2009 - Devils 2009 draft preview - (Hockeysfuture.com)
Brent Sutter to Calgary Flames inching toward inevitability - (Yahoo NHL)
Is another Sutter (Brent) right choice for Flames? - (FOXSports.com)
Brent Sutter to the Calgary Flames? - (Bleacher Report)
The Devil gets his due: Brodeur honored - (The Trentonian)
Zach Parise invades Las Vegas - (Examiner.com)

AROUND THE NHL
NHL Video Blog: Players' Meetings - (ESPN.com); Lou Lamoriello
Committee plans to discuss hits to the head, 'staged fighting' issues - (ESPN.com); Lou Lamoriello

MISCELLANEOUS
Brent Sutter commands respect as NHL coach - (Metro Canada)
Flames' unveiling of Sutter as head coach nears - (National Post)
All in the Family at Calgary's Saddledome - (The Globe and Mail)
Burnside: NHL, players have chance to set drug-testing standard for pro leagues - (ESPN)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 19, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Parise a second team NHL All-Star - (The Bergen Record)
Parise named second-team NHL all-star, but finishes third in Lady Byng voting - (Fire & Ice)
A fun ride to Trenton - (Fire & Ice)
Brodeur has fond memories of playing for Lemaire, but would like to see the Devils' next coach continue what Sutter started - (Fire & Ice)
Devils' train arrives in Trenton - (Fire & Ice)
New Jersey Devils' Zach Parise named to second All-Star team but loses Lady Byng Trophy to Pavel Datsyuk - (The Star Ledger)
Photo slideshow: Martin Brodeur Day in Trenton - (The Star Ledger)
Video: Trenton celebrates Martin Brodeur Day - (The Star Ledger)
On Martin Brodeur Day the New Jersey Devils goalie says he'd like seeing Jacques Lemaire return as coach but will miss Brent Sutter - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur honored by General Assembly and Senate - (The Star Ledger)
Dineen may be a Devils target - (The New York Post)
Devils at the 2009 NHL Draft: A Tim Erixon Overview - (In Lou We Trust)
N.J. proclaims "Martin Brodeur Day" - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Parise named to Second All-Star Team - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Dineen added to long list of Devils' coaching candidates - (Yahoo NHL)
It was officially Martin Brodeur Day in New Jersey - (Examiner.com)
Sioux Pro-Files: Parise named NHL all-star - (UND Fighting Sioux)

LOWELL DEVILS
2008-09 Season in Review: December - Records fall as an All-Star emerges - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)

MISCELLANEOUS
Where Are They Now? High School Kids Immortalized By Sports Illustrated - (Wall Street Journal); Bob Carpenter
Live: Kevin Smith Talks Dirty at Carnegie Hall - (Village Voice)
Consult the Stats before Dismissing Jacques Lemaire - (BleacherReport)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 18, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils coachless as entrey draft nears - (Bergen Record)
Lamoriello unsure if he will hire a coach before the draft; not anticipating any buyouts - (Fire & Ice)
Devs want Oduya to say 'I do' - (The New York Post)
Happy Martin Brodeur Day!! - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils at the 2009 NHL Draft: A Dylan Olsen Overview - (In Lou We Trust)
NJ Senate to honor "Martin Brodeur Day" - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Top 5 Potential Draft ... - (NHL.com)
NJ Senate to honor "Martin Brodeur Day" - (NHL.com)
Viva Las Vegas Awards blog - (NHL.com); Pat Burns
Who Can New Jersey Trade To Get Dany Heatley? - (Bleacher Report)
Brodeur gets his own day in New Jersey - (CBC)
Who will win the Lady Byng Trophy? - (Examiner.com)
New Jersey Devils Goaltender Martin Brodeur will be honored Thursday by the General Assembly - (The Paramus Post)
Special Woo Report: Brodeur to be honored by the state of New Jersey today - (hockeybuzz.com)
Who will be the new Devils head coach? - (hockeybuzz.com)

AROUND THE NHL
Messier, Burns praise Awards move to Vegas - (NHL.com)
Playoffs (Viewers) Appreciation - (Multichannel News)

MISCELLANEOUS
Veteran skates with Stanley Cup - (Prague Post) Ex Devils Sykora

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 17, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils at the 2009 NHL Draft: A Calvin de Haan Overview - (In Lou We Trust)
Parise eyes prize at NHL Awards - (NewJerseyDevils.com)

AROUND THE NHL
NHL trophies keep ancient names alive - (Las Vegas Review Journal)

MISCELLANEOUS
NJ Senate to Honor Record-Breaking Achievements of NJ Devils' Martin Brodeur - (PoliticsNJ)
Making a difference - (Winnipeg Sun); Travis Zajac
Davison's foundation scoring big - (Winnipeg Free Press); Travis Zajac
The best defence is a good defence - (Ubyssey Online)
Bigos makes college leap - (Vernon Morning Star); Kyle Bigos, who recently attended a New Jersey Devils combine

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 16, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Brian Rolston will be happy to see any new coach for New Jersey Devils after a tough season under Brent Sutter - (The Star Ledger)
Devils at the 2009 NHL Draft: A Kyle Palmieri Overview - (In Lou We Trust)
Hockey's Second Season Begins - (Msgnetwork)
2008-09 in review: December's recovery - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
No coach, no problem for potential free agents going to NJ - (Examiner.com )
Lemaire Interested in Return to Devils - (fanhouse.com)
Brian Rolston Puts All His Eggs In One Basket - (Interchangeable Parts)

AROUND THE NHL
Mock Drafts: Roarke II - (NHL.com)
Mock Drafts: Holland III - (NHL.com)
Mock Drafts: Kimelman III - (NHL.com)
Final order for Entry Draft set - (NHL.com)
THN.com 2009 NHL Draft Central - (The Hockey News)

MISCELLANEOUS
Three NBers earn invite to national team camp - (Telegraph-Journal), Patrice Cormier