New Jersey Devils News and notes, March 13, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Niedermayer drops the gloves; Skoula feels “fine” after Adams’ hit - (Fire & Ice)
Zajac admits he hit Fleury’s glove on Kovalchuk goal; Greene blasts winner - (Fire & Ice)
Kovalchuk, Greene, Brodeur help Devils improve to 5-0 against Penguins this season - (Fire & Ice)
Live post: Kovalchuk ups Devils’ lead to 3-1 in third period - (Fire & Ice)
Kovalchuk not one to sit at home; Lemaire not focusing on division race right now - (Fire & Ice)
Fraser disappointed to be healthy scratch tonight; Skoula provides inside info - (Fire & Ice)
Pandolfo and Salmela back in Devils’ lineup tonight, Leblond, Fraser to sit - (Fire & Ice)
Defenseman Paul Martin participating in optional morning skate again - (Fire & Ice)
Brodeur expects “original” Devils’ mask to arrive Friday - (Fire & Ice)
NJ Devils' Andy Greene tried to shoot wide on Patrik Elias goal - (The Star Ledger)
Rob Niedermayer fights Craig Adams as Devils and Penguins clash - (The Star Ledger)
Devils now 5-0 against Penguins this season after 3-1 victory in playoff-like game - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils-Pittsburgh Penguins: As they play - (The Star Ledger)
Your comments and a poll: Martin Brodeur will replicate debut mask on throwback night - (The Star Ledger)
Jacques Lemaire: Winning Atlantic Division not Devils' priority right now - (The Star Ledger)
Jay Pandolfo, Anssi Salmela back in for Devils; Mark Fraser will sit - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils have optional morning skate; nothing for Pittsburgh Penguins - (The Star Ledger)
Martin Brodeur will wear replica of his first mask when Devils don original jerseys - (The Star Ledger)
Kovalchuk, Devils return 'two' form vs. Penguins - (The New York Post)
Stats - (Yahoo NHL)
Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils Team Report - (Yahoo NHL)
Puck Previews: Atlantic Division battle; White House pays off bet - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils-Islanders Preview - (SportingNews.com)

LOWELL DEVILS
Devils Outmuscle Crunch, 3-1 - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Lowell drags down Syracuse Crunch, 3-1 - (The Post-Standard)

TRENTON DEVILS
Kell's Triumphant Return Fuels 3-2 OT Win - (TrentonDevils.com)
Doubleheader Features NJ State Police vs. Philly Police - (TrentonDevils.com)
Firepowerpower Unleashed! Trenton Blazes Toledo, 9-6 - (TrentonDevils.com)
Week 21: Devils Battle to Stay in Playoff Hunt - (TrentonDevils.com)
Two goals by Trevor Kell propel T-Devils past Toledo in 3-2 overtime win - (Examiner.com)
Defenseman John Wessbecker Traded from Trenton Devils to Las Vegas Wranglers - (MLN - The Raw Feed)

MISCELLANEOUS
Devils’ alumni to take on Bomber Hockey Club in game to benefit Habitat for Humanity - (northjersey.com)

New Jersey Devils News and Notes, February 15, 2010

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils notes: Anssi Salmela returns - (The Bergen Record)
Marty pulled as Devs skid into break - (The Bergen Record)
Olympians will try to put Devils’ problems aside for the next two weeks - (Fire & Ice)
Will Brodeur being pulled tonight affect his chances of being Canada’s No. 1 in the Olympics? - (Fire & Ice)
Devils try to see bright side as they go into the Olympic break on a downer - (Fire & Ice)
Live post: Parise cuts Devils’’ deficit to 4-1 in third period; Brodeur pulled - (Fire & Ice)
Salmela to return to lineup tonight in Carolina; McAmmond out with upper-body injury - (Fire & Ice)
Cory Murphy sent back down to Lowell; Salmela might play tonight - (Fire & Ice)
Mark Johnson keeping own Olympic glory in background while leading U.S. women's hockey team - (The Star Ledger)
Sunday Olympic postcard: Why are the Devils' Olympians flying coach to Vancouver? - (The Star Ledger)
Slumping NJ Devils optimistic they'll come back strong after Olympic break - (The Star Ledger)
Brian Rolston on NJ Devils disallowed goal: I didn't kick it in - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils stumble into Olympic break with 5-2 loss to Carolina Hurricanes - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils-Carolina Hurricanes: As they play - (The Star Ledger)
Dean McAmmond out for NJ Devils; Anssi Salmela, Jay Pandolfo back - (The Star Ledger)
Cory Murphy's stay with NJ Devils is short-lived - (The Star Ledger)
Capt. Langenbrunner pushing Team USA to new ice miracle - (The New York Post)
Brodeur pulled as Devils fall to Hurricanes, 5-2 - (The New York Post)
Where and How Zach Parise Scored His Goals this Season - (In Lou We Trust)
Olympic Hockey Open Thread: Day 2 - Women's Ice Hockey Group B Games - (In Lou We Trust)
New Jersey Devils Fall Flat Going into the Olympic Break, Carolina Hurricanes Win 5-2 - (In Lou We Trust)
Game #61 - Devils at Carolina Hurricanes - (In Lou We Trust)
Game 61 Preview: New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes - (In Lou We Trust)
Watch Postgame Reactions - (Msgnetwork)
Olympics: Day One - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Oh, say can you 'C' - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Team USA's secret weapon - (NHL.com); Zach Parise
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
New Jersey Devils' players stats - (Yahoo NHL)
New Jersey Devils Team Report - (Yahoo NHL)
KOVY spells relief! - (hockeybuzz.com)

LOWELL DEVILS
Devils Can’t Keep Up With Bears in 5-2 Loss - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Devils Upended By Admirals, 5-1 - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Devils downed - (The Lowell Sun)

TRENTON DEVILS
Devils Hang On For Another Wild Ride, 7-5 - (TrentonDevils.com)
Devils Lose Rollercoaster in Reading, 6-5 - (TrentonDevils.com)

OLYMPIC GAMES VANCOUVER 2010
Projecting The Most Successful New Jersey Devils at the Olympics - (Bleacher Report)
NHL.com predicts the Olympic outcome - (NHL.com)
Vancouver could host the best tournament ever - (NHL.com)
Americans make clear they expect to win - (NHL.com)
Some line combinations, defense pairs set - (NHL.com)
Pressing questions as Olympic hockey beckons - (NHL.com)
Brian Burke: 'My team needs me to be strong' - (NHL.com)
Miller the linchpin for inexperienced Americans - (NHL.com)
Expectations are sky-high for deep, talented Canada - (NHL.com)
U.S. Hockey G.M. Burke Balances Grieving and the Games - (The New York Times)
All U.S. men icers need is a miracle - (Burlington County Times)
USA men's hockey team has history of success at home - (Longmont Daily Times-Call)
Inside the NHL: This might be last Olympics with NHL players - (St. Louis Globe-Democrat)
MacGregor: How Canada can lose hockey gold - (CTV.ca)
Defense Wins Championships: The 10 Best Defensemen At This Year's Winter Olympics - (Bleacher Report)
Babcock all business - (Toronto Sun)
Russia stars want NHL shutdown for Sochi in 2014 - (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
1980 United States Men's Olympic Hockey Team: Where Are They Now? - (Bleacher Report)
Who can question Brodeur? - (The Hockey Writers)

MISCELLANEOUS
Former Devils Help Raise Money for Ukrainian Organizations; Fundraiser Game to ... - (TheAlternativePress.com)

New Jersey Devils News and Notes, February 11, 2010

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils notes: Ilya Kovalchuk talk - (The Bergen Record)
Devils' Kovalchuk enjoys 'nice hockey weather' - (The Bergen Record)
Without Zach Parise, Devils bow to Flyers in OT - (The Bergen Record)
Devils find a way to lose to Flyers; Power play fails again - (Fire & Ice)
Parise expects to be back Friday; Lemaire on Salvador “he’ll be fine.” - (Fire & Ice)
Live post: Devils and Flyers tied 2-2 in overtime; Zach Parise out with upper body injury - (Fire & Ice)
Ticket policy for tonights’ game - (Fire & Ice)
Snow can’t stop Kovalchuk, rest of Devils from getting to arena - (Fire & Ice)
Martin, Clarkson skating; McKenna signed, placed on waivers - (Fire & Ice)
Devils’ throwback jerseys on sale at Devils Den - (Fire & Ice)
Devils’ game vs. Philadelphia Flyers tonight to be played as scheduled (as of 10:45 a.m.) - (Fire & Ice)
NJ Devils goalie Martin Brodeur knew Scott Hartnell shot wasn't a goal - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils want to avoid limping into Olympic break - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils lose in overtime to Philadelphia Flyers, 3-2, as Zach Parise sits out with upper body injury - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils-Philadelphia Flyers: As they play - (The Star Ledger)
Upper body injury knocks Zach Parise from NJ Devils lineup - (The Star Ledger)
Snowstorm 'a little like being back in Russia' for NJ Devils winger Ilya Kovalchuk - (The Star Ledger)
Patrik Elias says head hits to NJ Devils teammate Anssi Salmela and himself show a lack of respect - (The Star Ledger)
Devils blow lead vs. Flyers, tumble in OT - (The New York Daily News)
Parise sits as reeling Devils fall to Flyers - (The New York Post)
New Jersey Devils Blow Two Goal Lead to Philadelphia Flyers - Again, Lose 3-2 in OT - (In Lou We Trust)
Game #59 - Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers - (In Lou We Trust)
Flyers 3, Devils 2 F/OT - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Parise among Devils' scratches - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils Snow Day Photo Contest - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
82 Vintage Jerseys for Sale - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
New Jersey Devils' players stats - (Yahoo NHL)
New Jersey Devils Team Report - (Yahoo NHL)
Flyers defeat the Devils in OT - (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Devils' Elias perplexed by hits to the head - (National Post)
Woo Mail Wednesday: Setting the record straight on the “hit” - (hockeybuzz.com)
Devils vs. Flyers, 2/10/10 - (Interchangeable Parts)

LOWELL DEVILS
02/10/2010 - Q&A with Alexander Vasyunov - (hockeysfuture.com)

TRENTON DEVILS
Lerg could be T-Devs answer in net - (The Trentonian)

OLYMPIC GAMES VANCOUVER 2010
US hockey players give nod to past, hope to future - (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

MISCELLANEOUS
Local parent heads to the Olympics - (The Bergen Record)
New AHL Albany Franchise In 2010-2011? - (WRGB)
River Rats on the way out of town - (The Saratogian)
Weekes spurs teen's hockey dream - (Toronto Sun)
River Rats sold; Albany closing in on new team - (Troy Record)
No matter what, it's a sad day for River Rats fans - (Albany Times Union)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 5-9, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
UPDATE: Devils coach steps down today - (The Bergen Record)
Gulitti: It's time to decide, Sutter - (The Bergen Record)
Sutter believes MacLean is ready to be a head coach in the NHL - (Fire & Ice)
Sutter announces he won't be back (completed) - (Fire & Ice)
Sutter to announce he is stepping down in noon conference call - (Fire & Ice)
After resigning as New Jersey Devils coach, Brent Sutter says 'I'm not a quitter' - (The Star Ledger)
Brent Sutter will announce in noon conference call today that he will step down as coach of New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
It's looking more doubtful that Brent Sutter will return to coach New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils GM Lou Lamoriello a Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Famer - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils' Train To Trenton filled within two hours - (The Star Ledger)
Report: Sutter steps down as Devils coach - (The New York Post)
Sutter still up in air - (The New York Post)
Free Agent Centers & the Devils: Saku Koivu - (In Lou We Trust)
FA Centers & the Devils: Jason Williams & Manny Malhotra - (In Lou We Trust)
Free Agent Centers & the Devils: Mike Cammalleri - (In Lou We Trust)
Free Agent Centers & the Devils: Henrik Sedin - (In Lou We Trust)
Free Agent Defensemen & the Devils: No One New - (In Lou We Trust)
Bluelines: Sutter Deciding Any Minute Now - (Msgnetwork)
Devils Coach Sutter Resigns After Two Seasons - (The New York Times)
Devils Coach Brent Sutter Resigns After 2 Seasons - (The New York Times)
Sutter Resigns as Devils Coach - (The New York Times)
Sutter steps down as head coach - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
This date in history: The third Cup - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
NJD TV's Great Games of 2008-09 - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Weekes meets Newark kids at NHL Store - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
From Hell to the Flames? Sutter expected to leave Devils today - (Yahoo NHL)
Sutter Alberta-bound, but not to Flames - (The Gazette)
Sutter leaving the Devils - (The Globe and Mail)
Will Lemaire be pursued by Devils? - (Star Tribune)
Sutter reportedly out in N.J.; could Calgary be next? - (NHL.com)
Time to decide - (Red Deer Advocate)
Brent Sutter says, ''I'm leaning one way right now, but I want to make absolutely sure.'' - (Calgary Herald)
Sutter says he'll decide soon - (Calgary Herald)
Sutter steps down as coach - (Hockeybuzz.com)
Sutter out of Jersey... - (Hockeybuzz.com)
The Problem(s) with Brian Gionta - (Bleacher Report)
Bye Bye Brent… thanks for the almost… - (2 man advantage)

MISCELLANEOUS
Kevin Smith gets back in net - (Waterloo Record)
'I'm excited to go' - (Brantford Expositor ); Adam Henrique
Q & A with NBC/Versus broadcaster Mike 'Doc' Emrick - (The Detroit News)
Thrasher re-sign defenseman Salmela - (Atlanta Journal Constitution); Ansi Salmela

New Jersey Devils News and notes, March 7, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Up next: Devils at Islanders - (The Bergen Record)
No coasting on Sutter's shift - (The Bergen Record)
Devils at Islanders, 2 p.m. - (The Bergen Record)
Sutter not letting down his guard - (Fire & Ice)
Clarkson on ice for practice; Havelid working with second PP unit - (Fire & Ice)
Fallout from Lowell-Portland brawl - (Fire & Ice)
Madden "happy to still be here" - (Fire & Ice)
Clarkson cut over left eye; Havelid to play with Salvador - (Fire & Ice)
Havelid wearing No. 28; Rotating in with Salvador and Greene; Clarkson cut in practice - (Fire & Ice)
Brent Sutter vows: I won't let New Jersey Devils stumble into playoffs this time - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils gear up for Islanders; Andy Greene and Mike Rupp will sit - (The Star Ledger)
David Clarkson takes part in New Jersey Devils' practice - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils are happy to remain intact at trade deadline - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils' David Clarkson suffers gash on left eyebrow - (The Star Ledger)
Havelid wears No. 28 for New Jersey Devils; will start with Salvador - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils' GM Lamoriello on Bettman radio show - (The Star Ledger)
Brodeur faces Isles four wins from mark - (The New York Post)
Enjoy Brodeur while he's still at top of his game - (The New York Post)
Shanny sparked Devs hot streak - (The New York Post)
Havelid happy with deal to Devils - (The New York Post)
History Favors the Devils Tomorrow - (In Lou We Trust)
Is Salvador-Havelid a Good Idea? - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils visit the Islanders this afternoon - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils different since last Island trip - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Havelid paired with Salvador in practice - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils' Team Statistics - (Yahoo NHL)
The Straight Edge: Zajac helping lead Devils back to glory - (The Hockey News)
The change of address deadline: Ultimate Salary Cap Hockey picks ... - (SportingNews.com); Martin Brodeur
An Open Letter to Nik Havelid - (Interchangeable Parts)

LOWELL DEVILS
Lowell Devils Change Time For March 24 Game Versus Manchester - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Devils Shot Down By Admirals, 4-1 - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)

TRENTON DEVILS
Coleman Shines for Devils in 2-1 Win at South Carolina - (TrentonDevils.com)
Brad Snetsinger named CCM ECHL Rookie of the Month for February - (TrentonDevils.com)

TRADE NEWS & RUMORS
Rangers, Penguins Prove the Biggest Winners at the NHL Trade Deadline - (Bleacher Report)

MISCELLANEOUS
A 25-Year Success Story: Hockey East - (Inside College Hockey); Lamoriello
Colgate’s hockey team continues interesting season into playoffs - (Utica Observer Dispatch); Tyler Burton
Health check - (Old Bridge Suburban); New Jersey Devils mascot
Atlanta Thrasher Assign Defenseman Anssi Salmela to Chicago Wolves ... - (MLN - The Raw Feed)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, March 3, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. - (The Bergen Record)
Up next: Devils at Maple Leafs - (The Bergen Record)
Devils get Havelid from Atlanta - (The Bergen Record)
Lamoriello on Havelid: He will fit right in - (Fire & Ice)
Devils acquire Havelid for Salmela - (Fire & Ice)
Brodeur likes Devils' defense - (Fire & Ice)
Devils in a hurry to get to Toronto - (Fire & Ice)
Quick practice at The Rock - (Fire & Ice)
Brodeur NHL's First Star of the Week - (Fire & Ice)
Martin Brodeur: Lou Lamoriello will make right moves for New Jersey Devils at trade deadline - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils trade Anssi Salmela to Atlanta for Niclas Havelid - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils have a short practice; leave early for Toronto - (The Star Ledger)
Greeting from New Jersey Devils practice - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils: The morning after - (The Star Ledger)
Devils trade for Havelid - (The New York Post)
NJ Devils Trade Anssi Salmela to Atlanta for Nicklas Havelid - (In Lou We Trust)
Cameron, Game Atmosphere, & You - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils-Maple Leafs Preview - (FOXSports.com)
The Maven Responds (3/2) - (Msgnetwork)
Devils acquire D Niclas Havelid - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Brodeur named 'First Star' of the week - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils' players stats - (Yahoo NHL)
He's back with a vengeance - (Hamilton Spectator)
Brodeur should still be seen as Canada's No. 1 goalie for 2010 - (Edmonton Sun)
Devils pursuing second-line center - (The Fourth Period)
THRASHERS TRADE: Havelid dealt to NJ for ‘a body’ - (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Ageless Brodeur eyes another Olympics - (The StarPhoenix)
Brodeur doesn't even skip a beat - (Montreal Gazette)
Devil's in details for 2010 - (Vancouver Sun)
THE BEAST... - (hockeybuzz.com)
Done deal, Havelid a Devil - (hockeybuzz.com)
Devils Acquire Niclas Havelid - (fanhouse.com)
Power Rankings: Central surge - (The Hockey News)
Brodeur amazed how quickly he returned to form - (Tuscola County Advertiser)
The Power Of The Marty - (Interchangeable Parts)

TRENTON DEVILS
Trenton Devils Weekly -- March 2, 2009 - (TrentonDevils.com)
New Jersey Devils trade Anssi Salmela to Atlanta for Niclas Havelid - (The Trenton Times)
Stoesz part of Thrashers' trade of Havelid to Devils - (Gwinnett Daily Post)

TRADE NEWS & RUMORS
NHLers play the waiting game - (FOXSports.com)
'It's hard not to think about it' - (FOXSports.com)
The Trade Bait: 30 players that could stay or go at the deadline - (Yahoo NHL)
What We Learned: Shut up, your team isn't getting Bouwmeester - (Yahoo NHL)
The Trade Bait: 30 players that could stay or go at the deadline - (SabresInsider.com)
Plenty of talk, no action yet - (Globe and Mail)
How blockbuster deals became scarce - (Globe and Mail)
Trade Deadline Less Than 48 Hours Away - (The Queensberry Rules)
Bruins caught up in speculation - (Boston Herald)
Tension's high as deadline nears - (CANOE)
Campbell's Cuts: Smart GMs deal for future on deadline - (The Hockey News)
THN.com Blog: Let’s make a deal - (The Hockey News)
Rumor Roundup: The final countdown - (The Hockey News)

AROUND THE NHL
Rest benefiting star goalies - (DetNews.com)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, February 19, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. - (The Bergen Record)
Brodeur downplays Feb. 26 talk - (Fire & Ice)
Good chance Salmela and Shanahan will play - (Fire & Ice)
Shanahan and Salmela skating; Salvador and Oduya not; Looks like Weekes might start vs. Lightning - (Fire & Ice)
Devils recall D Salmela from Lowell - (Fire & Ice)
New Jersey Devils' Anssi Salmela gets help from Larry Robinson, Scott Stevens, among others - (The Star Ledger)
Shanahan likely to return to Devils' lineup in Tampa; Salmela will play - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils will get to see ailing former coach Pat Burns in Tampa - (The Star Ledger)
Devils recall Anssi Salmela from Lowell farm - (The Star Ledger)
Lou tryin to put Devils over the top - (The New York Post)
Devils recall D Anssi Salmela - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils introduce Guys Night Out - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils-Lightning Preview - (FOXSports.com)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils' players stats - (Yahoo NHL)
Martin Brodeur's Return: Blessing Or Curse? - (Bleacher Report)
Game 59: Devils @ Tampa Bay - (In Lou We Trust)
When Will Martin Brodeur Return? - (In Lou We Trust)
Division Snapshot: 2/19 - 2/25 - (In Lou We Trust)

LOWELL DEVILS
Devils Go To Shootout To Defeat River Rats, 3-2 - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Devils sack Rats in shootout, 3-2 - (The Lowell Sun)

TRENTON DEVILS
Devils Dominate Royals, Move into Fourth Place - (TrentonDevils.com)
Bertoli ceremony drawing a crowd - (The Trenton Times)
T-Devils gain important win - (The Trenton Times)
Trenton Devils Cruise to 4-1 Win Over Reading Royals - (MLN - The Raw Feed)
Devils Dominate Royals, Move Into Fourth Place - (OurSports Central)

AROUND THE NHL
These 15 trades were difference makers - (NHL.com)
Park, Esposito still feel blockbuster's impact - (NHL.com)
August 9, 1988 - a day that changed the game - (NHL.com)

MISCELLANEOUS
Dunham, Merkosky to join Binghamton Hockey Hall - (pressconnects.com)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, December 10, 2008

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils want to pen up Pens - (The Bergen Record)
Pittsburgh at Devils, 7 p.m - (The Bergen Record)
Devils visit area hospitals - (Fire & Ice)
Sutter chats with Madden and Pandolfo; Clemmer talks chemistry - (Fire & Ice)
Sticking with Clemmensen; bracing for Penguins - (Fire & Ice)
Another green day for Rupp - (Fire & Ice)
Reminder: Toys for Tots drive on Wednesday - (Fire & Ice)
New Jersey Devils prove cohesiveness can have healing effect - (The Star Ledger)
How good are the New Jersey Devils? - (The Star Ledger)
Devils GM Lamoriello not surprised by team's success - (The Star Ledger)
Devils help make spirits bright during visit to Saint Barnabas - (The Star Ledger)
Devils ponder how to stop Malkin and Crosby - (The Star Ledger)
Devils will give Clemmensen another crack at Penguins - (The Star Ledger)
Devils' Greene getting close to returning? - (The Star Ledger)
Devils' Sutter: We can't drop our guard - (The Star Ledger)
Devils' Toys for Tots collection is Wednesday night - (The Star Ledger)
Clem's stock keeps rising - (The New York Post)
Cup puck is Rupp's mother load - (The New York Post)
The Temporary No. 1 Goalie - (The New York Times )
Devs' homestand starts tonight vs. Pens - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Toys for Tots collection set for tonight - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
NJD Audio Spotlight: Zach Parise - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Power rankings: The puck stops here … - (Yahoo NHL)
What's Next For "Kovie"?: Devils Radar - (Bleacher Report)
Who Will Be the Next Great NHL Leaders? - (Bleacher Report)
Penguins @ Devils - (CBSSports.com)
NHL Power Rankings: Red-hot Devils climb into top five - (SI.com)

LOWELL DEVILS
Devils Weekly #9 - Devils Gain Five Out of Eight Points - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
AHL hands out three suspensions - (Canada.com); defenseman Anssi Salmela and center Rod Pelley

MISCELLANEOUS
NHL officials weigh economic concerns - (Yahoo NHL)
Optimism reigns despite economic woes - (Globe and Mail); Lou Lamoriello
Foolish GMs must learn self-control - (The Winnipeg Free Press)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, December 4, 2008

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils reintroduce Rolston - (The Bergen Record)
Don't forget to vote for the Devils' top defenseman of all-time - (Fire & Ice)
Devils' Toys for Tots Drive on Dec. 10 - (Fire & Ice)
Rolston likely to return; Looks like Clemmer again - (Fire & Ice)
Today's practice underway; Leach wearing No. 28 - (The Star Ledger)
Devils send Salmela down, recall Leach - (The Star Ledger)
Rolston return a big boost for New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Rolston set to return to action for New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils send Salmela to minors; recall Leach - (The Star Ledger)
Devs ready to give 'em health - (The New York Post)
Sutter expects Rolston return in Philly - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Salmela to Lowell, Leach recalled - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Toys for Tots collection set for Dec. 10 - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
NJD Audio Spotlight: Brian Rolston - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils-Flyers Preview - (FOXSports.com)
Quick Update On The Yanks, Devils, And Nets - (Bleacher Report)
Devils Getting Back Closer to Full Strength - (Bleacher Report)
QOTW answers: Holland, Lamoriello your top GMs - (ESPN.com)
Leach over Salmela? Somewhat More Sensible than You Thought! - (In Lou We Trust)
What Could POSSIBLY Go Wrong? - (Interchangeable Parts)

LOWELL DEVILS
Devils Beat Falcons for Fourth Straight Win at Home - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Devils remain on roll - (The Lowell Sun)

MISCELLANEOUS
NBers to get a long look - (Telegraph-Journal); Patrice Cormier
Today, I Support Sean Avery - (Bleacher Report)
Some hockey lingo deserves a spot in the penalty box - (USA Today)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, November 19, 2008

Madden blames himself for PK woes - (The Bergen Record)
Tallackson feeling good - (Fire & Ice)
Still no goalie decision; Rolston skates again - (Fire & Ice)
Tallackson practicing with the team; Rolston watches - (Fire & Ice)
Sutter antsy to see Salmela produce for New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils defenseman Brookbank says the switch to forward isn't rocket science - (The Star Ledger)
Upbeat Tallackson practices with Devils; Rolston watches - (The Star Ledger)
Soft foes up ahead for Devs - (The New York Post)
Recovering Holik taking it slow - (The New York Post)
Now showing on NJD TV! - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Winding River Clinic - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
New Jersey Devils' '08-'09 Season Proves To Be Preview of Post-Brodeur Era - (bleacherreport.com)
New Jersey Devils CAN Beat the New York Rangers! At...Something - (bleacherreport.com)
Semenko still makes impact - (Edmonton Journal); check the middle of the article for an explanation of why Zach Parise is not an Oiler.
Things - (Interchangeable Parts)


Lowell Devils Holding Holiday Food Drive This Weekend - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)


RANGERS: A plea for non-violence - (New York Post)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, November 18, 2008

Rolston says he didn't have a setback - (Fire & Ice)
Waiting on a goaltending choice; Salmela makes Sutter laugh - (Fire & Ice)
Holik gets pins out; Greene mending too; Rolston resumes skating - (Fire & Ice)
Monday practice underway - (Fire & Ice)
A lucky break for New Jersey Devils' Holik - (The Star Ledger)
Good news for New Jersey Devils: Rolston skating again - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils rookie defenseman Salmela a thrill a minute for Sutter - (The Star Ledger)
Devils still missing injured players in afternoon practice - (The Star Ledger)
Pang: Bedeviled Brodeur - (FOXSports.com)
Atlantic: Injuries just a part of Devils' problems - (NHL.com)
Devils in rare spot of relying on backup - (NHL.com)
NHL on the wire - (Windsor Star)
Gathering Wool On A Monday Night - (Interchangeable Parts)


Devils Weekly #6: Two Nail-biters Help Devils Gain Point - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)


Roy reigns as NHL's greatest goalie - (NHL.com)


Word getting out as Hedican and crew head to Newark, NJ - (The North Bay Nugget)
It's All a Numbers Game: Part 4 Numbers 31 - 40 - (Bleacherreport.com)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, October 18, 2008

Up next: Devils at Capitals - (The Bergen Record)
Playing wait and see game with Rolston - (The Bergen Record)
Vrana to make NHL debut - (Fire & Ice)
Salmela headed to Lowell - (Fire & Ice)
X-rays on Rolston's ankle negative; He won't play in DC - (Fire & Ice)
Devils struggling to score despite lots of shots - (The Star Ledger)
Devils' Vrana will make NHL debut vs. Capitals with Rolston hurting - (The Star Ledger)
Brodeur and Parise avoid injuries during Devils practice - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils send Salmela to minor leagues - (The Star Ledger)
Devils' forward Brian Rolston returning to New Jersey - (The Star Ledger)
Loss of Rolston a worry for Devs - (The New York Post)
Defense answering the call for Devils - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils report: Inside shots - (Sportsline.com)
Devils report: Notes, quotes - (Sportsline.com)
Rolston's Ankle Opens the Door for Vrana - (In Lou We Trust)


Devils Stopped by Monarchs, 6-4 - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)


T-Devils Fall to Chiefs in Season Opener, 2-1 - (TrentonDevils.com)
T-Devils' captain Dyment happy to be in the U.S. - (The Trentonian)
T-Devils fall in opener - (The Trentonian)

Devils season preview: Why the Devils are a better team

Well I don't like to brag, but I have to be the best Devils' blogger out there. In case you think I am nuts, this is sarcasm. I haven't written anything about the Devils since November 25, 2007. The Devils were just getting around after a rough start of the season.

I can't promise I will write more on a regular basis because the News and Notes take a good chunk of my hockey time every day. But I wanted to blog about the 2008-09 Devils before the season started. As you all know the season started already and of course I am late.

Needless to say, last season didn't end the way we all had hoped for. It was a tough pill to swallow to lose the the Rangers and the only positive was that we still have not been swept in the playoffs. I have to admit and everyone probably agrees, our team was just not good enough to go any further. At least not much further.

It was a year full of paradoxes, where the defense was inexperienced and somewhat shaky but still efficient, thanks in large parts to Marty. Nobody could really agree on who should play on defense. The offense was terrible and ended up affecting the team's performance. The paradox is that many observers called the players underachievers but most people agreed the team overachieved. Go figure that one out.

The new season has just started and I will say a few words about it later. I am not sure this team can go all the way but I think it is safe to say this team is a lot better than last year. I expect them to at least make the playoffs and go further than two rounds. And by the way, don't expect me to give you a season preview or predictions for the new season. All I care for and about is the Devils and the rest can rot in hell.

Why are the Devils better than last year?

Well you can start with the substractions we had. The most notable and only one is Serguei Brylin. You can say what you want about Karel Rachunek of Vitaly Vishnevski but these two never really fit in with the Devils. It was tough to see Sarge go, more so because of what he represented than what he brought last year. He couldn't find the right place or right line to fit in and the expectations were probably a little too much when Langenbrunner was still out recovering from hernia surgery.

Serguei Brylin was such a great part of this organization that it was tough to see him go. He was the perfect good soldier. Best of luck to him in his new team SKA Saint-Petersbourg.

Meanwhile the Devils brought old Devils Brian Rolston and Bobby Holik back on July 1st. I was just starting to follow the Devils when Rolston was traded to Colorado for Claude Lemieux. Even though some people think Lou gave him a little too much of everything (years and money), I think this was an excellent signing for the Devils. He will make the power play better and he gives us a top line center.

Bobby Holik is not the same player as he was when he left the Devils. He is a few years older but he can still bring a lot to the team in terms of experience, leadership and feistiness.

We now have four very good lines :

Elias-Rolston-Gionta
Rolston scored 30 goals in each of the last three season with the defensive minded Minnesota. I believe his production will be around that for the Devils. Gionta and Elias need to rebound from subpar years and I believe they will.

Parise-Zajac-Langenbrunner
The ZZPop line is reunited. They showed good chemistry a while ago. Since then Zajac had a sophomore slump and Langenbrunner hernia surgery. I am sure Parise will carry this line and make Zajac and Langenbrunner better.


Pandolfo-Madden-Clarkson
One of the best duo of checking forwards are back together as Lou signed Jay Pandolfo over the summer. Clarkson should fit in well with those two and add feistiness to that line

Rupp-Holik-Zubrus
This line is a curiosity. Zubrus was signed to help forget about Gomez departure to the Rangers. Zubrus didn't produce as well as expected on the Devils top two lines last year and found himself on the fourth line with Rupp. The addition of Holik makes this line one of the biggest line in the league and Sutter will probably play them more than a regular fourth line, giving the third line more freedom than just a checking role. They also have more offense than Cam Janssen.

Extra forward: Petr Vrana has made the team after training camp. The fact he would have had to clear waivers probably helped him make the team but apparently management liked his versatility and his hockey skills.

The Defense is almost unchanged from last year except they are a year older as in more experienced. And the defensive corps that was made of rookies in now made of players who have a few games under their belt. Also Colin white will start the season after he couldn't start last year because of an eye injury and Salvador is now healthy. He didn't play much last year after being traded and he should be able to bring some stability to the defense.

Defense: Salvador, Martin, White, Oduya, Mottau, Greene, Brookbank.

Anssi Salmela also made the team for the defense. He signed as an undrafted free agent back in May and he could be a Devils success story 'a la Rafalski'

Goalies: Brodeur, Weekes
I would like to see Weekes a little more this season. I like seeing how he gets excited on the bench when there is a fight. But I'd like to see him play a little more than he did last year. I always fight with people who say Brodeur plays too much but I believe 67-70 games should be the limit for Marty. I want him fresh and rested for the playoffs. I want him to be the difference in the playoffs so he can shut everybody up. Considering last year's struggles and how tight the race was in the East and the Division, Marty had to play. That's why I believe a better offense and more experienced defense this year will allow Marty to take a little more rest.

The Devils know how to make the playoffs. The team hasn't lost much since last year. The additions of Rolston and Holik give the team more depth and more options for the offense. The fourth line will provide a defensive relief for the checking line and also for the defense. Sutter also has one year of experience behind the bench and will have more talent to work with. We won't start the year on the road like we did last year and that will also help lay the foundations of a solid season.

Updated New Jersey Devils News and notes, October 9, 2008

Milk was not a good choice (updated) - (Fire & Ice)
Salmela ready for first NHL game; Fedorov will probably go to Russia - (Fire & Ice)
Sutter a proud father - (Fire & Ice)
Final practice before the regular season; Fedorov assigned to Lowell - (Fire & Ice)
New Jersey Devils ranked sixth in Eastern Conference according to ESPN - (The Star Ledger)
Video preview of the New Jersey Devils season - (The Star Ledger)
Ex-Devils hero Friesen cut by Sharks - (The Star Ledger)
Isles at Devils: Who Has the Last Laugh? - (Msgnetwork)
NJD Preview: What to look for in 2008-09 - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Sutter admits mistakes - (The Province)
Devils fans... Let me ask YOU my 10 burning questions. - (Hockeybuzz.com)
The Eve of the Opener - (2 man advantage)


AHL Preview: Devils hoping to rebound after disappointing 2007-08 campaign - (EagleTribune.com)

Updated - New Jersey Devils News and notes, October 7, 2008

Devils going with big men in front - (Fire & Ice)
Zubrus back at practice (updated with quotes) - (Fire & Ice)
Brendan Shanahan rumors circle around New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Anssi Salmela ready to reach the Finnish line for the New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Holik plans on sticking with wood - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Salmela eager for NHL debut - (NHL.com)
Devils Odds to Win Stanley Cup & 2008-09 Regular Season Win Totals - (The Spread)


T-Devils preseason games to air on B2 Networks - (TrentonDevils.com)


Jersey you can't miss - (Yahoo NHL)
For Team USA, a deep pool of defensemen - (USA Today), Paul Martin
Canadian Press writers look into crystal ball and see Wings with Cup again - (The Canadian Press)
Blue Jackets cut LaCosta, Matvichuk - (CBC.ca)