New Jersey Devils News and Notes, April 7, 2010

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils notes: Ilya Kovalchuk could stay - (The Bergen Record)
Martin Brodeur wins No. 600 with Devils' 3-0 win over Thrashers - (The Bergen Record)
Brodeur hits 600 with another shutout; Jamie still silent; Devils starting to look playoff ready - (Fire & Ice)
Kovalchuk shows nerves in return to Atlanta - (Fire & Ice)
Live post: Zajac ups Devils’ lead to 3-0 in third; Kovalchuk booed in return - (Fire & Ice)
Kovalchuk: “I’ll do something tonight” - (Fire & Ice)
Lamoriello pleased with Kovalchuk; Waddell doesn’t think Kovalchuk will end up in Russia - (Fire & Ice)
Brodeur going for 600th win tonight in Atlanta - (Fire & Ice)
Unhappy Devils captain Jamie Langenbrunner not talking; Martin, Zajac to play; Mottau to rest - (Fire & Ice)
Waddell can envision Kovalchuk re-signing with Devils - (Fire & Ice)
Martin arrives in Atlanta, participating in Devils’ morning skate; Zajac missing; Peters progressing - (Fire & Ice)
600th win and back-to-back shutouts, but no goal for Martin Brodeur - (The Star Ledger)
Martin Brodeur could tell Ilya Kovalchuk was nervous in return to Atlanta - (The Star Ledger)
Ilya Kovalchuk booed as Devils move two points ahead of Penguins with 3-0 victory over Thrashers - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils-Atlanta Thrashers: As they play - (The Star Ledger)
Ilya Kovalchuk calls return to Philips Arena with Devils 'different' - (The Star Ledger)
Controversy surrounds Devils as irked Jamie Langenbrunner remains silent - (The Star Ledger)
Thrashers GM Don Waddell says Ilya Kovalchuk could stay with Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Paul Martin back with Devils; Travis Zajac missing from morning skate - (The Star Ledger)
Your comments: Assessing the Kovalchuck deal as Devils prepare for Thrashers - (The Star Ledger)
Paul Martin still expected to play for Devils in Atlanta Tuesday night - (The Star Ledger)
Brodeur hits milestone in Devils win - (The New York Daily News)
Devils' Brodeur racks up 600th win - (The New York Post)
Langenbrunner mystery remains unsolved - (The New York Post)
Martin Brodeur Wins 600th Game, Earns 110th Shutout as New Jersey Devils Beat Atlanta Thrashers 3-0 - (In Lou We Trust)
Game #79 - Devils at Atlanta Thrashers - (In Lou We Trust)
Watch Postgame Reactions - (Msgnetwork)
Devils-Thrashers Box Score - (Msgnetwork)
rodeur blanks Atlanta for 600th win - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Ilya: No Deal Talk Till After Playoffs - (FOXSports.com)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
New Jersey Devils' players stats - (Yahoo NHL)
New Jersey Devils Team Report - (Yahoo NHL)
With no comment to media, what's eating Jamie Langenbrunner? - (Yahoo NHL)
Thrasher lose, fans boo, fat lady sings - (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Thrashers officially eliminated from playoffs - (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Thrashers Eliminated From Postseason Contention - (SB Nation)
Ilya Kovalchuk, New Jersey Devils Can Ruin Atlanta's Playoff Hopes - (SB Nation)
Playoff stage awaits Ilya Kovalchuk - (ESPN)
Kovalchuk not necessarily about money: Waddell - (Montreal Gazette)
Devils May Have Internal Controversy; Lemaire and Langenbrunner Butt Heads - (FanHouse)
The Devils, Ilya Kovalchuk and Protecting 1-Goal Leads - (FanHouse)
Old Friends... Playoffs start now! - (hockeybuzz.com)
THN.com Blog: Atlanta can't make Kovy's return peachy - (The Hockey News)

AROUND THE NHL
Revenge of the 'History Will Be Made' NHL parody videos - (Yahoo NHL); infamous no-goal for the New Jersey Devils in 1991 against the Pittsburgh Penguins
Cox: No clear favourite for Stanley Cup - (The Toronto Star)

New Jersey Devils News and Notes, April 6, 2010

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils, Ilya Kovalchuk head back to Atlanta - (The Bergen Record)
Devils notes: A night to rest for Jamie Langenbrunner, Paul Martin - (The Bergen Record)
Devils beat Hurricanes, snap three-game slide - (The Bergen Record)
Gulitti: Hall of Fame is an honor Pat Burns has earned - (The Bergen Record)
Devils blow lead in final minute, fall in shootout, 2-1 - (The Bergen Record)
Oduya doesn’t blame Devils for trading him in Kovalchuk deal; Martin to meet team in Atlanta - (Fire & Ice)
Bergfors fitting in well with Thrashers - (Fire & Ice)
Defenseman Paul Martin excused from Devils’ practice for “personal reasons” - (Fire & Ice)
Thrashers hope Kovalchuk is cheered in return to Atlanta - (Fire & Ice)
Ilya Kovalchuk excited about returning to Atlanta for first time since trade to Devils - (Fire & Ice)
Back to Atlanta for Ilya, Peters’ eye still bothering him; Fraser impresses; Clarkson gets a chance - (Fire & Ice)
Zubrus gets a goal and an assist in his 900th NHL game - (Fire & Ice)
Devils didn’t mind Hurricanes pulling goalie - (Fire & Ice)
Live post: Parise ups Devils’ lead to 3-0 in third; Langenbrunner, Martin resting - (Fire & Ice)
Langenbrunner to rest tonight in Carolina; Zubrus, Pandolfo back in; Zharkov out - (Fire & Ice)
Zubrus, Fraser to play tonight in Carolina - (Fire & Ice)
Parise gives Niemi credit; Kovalchuk gets a chance in shootout - (Fire & Ice)
Another bad ending for Devils in 2-1 shootout loss to Chicago; Zubrus will “probably play” vs. Canes - (Fire & Ice)
Live post: Devils lead 1-0 in third period on Kovalchuk’s 40th - (Fire & Ice)
Looks like ill Zubrus won’t play tonight - (Fire & Ice)
John Madden recalls Devils’ memories; has no plans to retire, yet, was surprised by Kovalchuk trade - (Fire & Ice)
Lemaire believes Devils’ have better team than recent first-round failures - (Fire & Ice)
Pelley back in Devils’ lineup tonight; Zharkov out; Fraser or Salmela will play Saturday in Carolina - (Fire & Ice)
Optional morning skate for Devils today - (Fire & Ice)
Jamie Langenbrunner practices with Devils but refuses to talk with reporters in wake of sitting out game - (The Star Ledger)
Kovalchuk doesn't know what to expect in return to Atlanta - (The Star Ledger)
Devils post-practice report: Martin will join team in Atlanta - (The Star Ledger)
Niclas Bergfors likes Atlanta, but trade from Devils was 'a little shocking' - (The Star Ledger)
Johnny Oduya: I can't blame the Devils for making the trade - (The Star Ledger)
Devils practice, early report: Jamie Langenbrunner is here, Paul Martin is not - (The Star Ledger)
Thrashers coach John Anderson: No reason for fans to boo Ilya Kovalchuk - (The Star Ledger)
Your comments: Devils eliminate Hurricanes with shutout - (The Star Ledger)
Easter Sunday in Atlanta while Devils get the day off at home - (The Star Ledger)
Was Jamie Langenbrunner really just resting? Or is Devils' captain hurt? - (The Star Ledger)
Ilya Kovalchuk looking forward to return to Atlanta in a Devils jersey - (The Star Ledger)
Pulling Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward so early didn't shock Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Performances by Dainius Zubrus and David Clarkson give Jacques Lemaire options - (The Star Ledger)
Ex-Thrashers teammates texted Ilya Kovalchuk after loss to Penguins - (The Star Ledger)
Devils shut out Hurricanes, 4-0, stay even with Penguins atop Atlantic Division - (The Star Ledger)
Devils' Kovalchuk: No deal talk till after playoffs - (The New York Post)
Devils keep pace with Penguins - (The New York Post)
Another last-minute loss for Devils - (The New York Post)
Game 79 Preview: New Jersey Devils at Atlanta Thrashers - (In Lou We Trust)
Player Awards for the 2009-10 New Jersey Devils - (In Lou We Trust)
NJ Devils & Atlantic Division Snapshot: 4/4 - 4/11 - (In Lou We Trust)
New Jersey Devils Make an Example Out of Carolina Hurricanes, Cruise to 4-0 Win - (In Lou We Trust)
Game #78: New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes - (In Lou We Trust)
Game 78 Preview: New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes - (In Lou We Trust)
Deja Vu? New Jersey Devils Look Good, But Chicago Blackhawks Score Late and Win in the Shootout, 2-1 - (In Lou We Trust)
Devs-Thrashers Matchup - (Msgnetwork)
Reactions: Win Over Canes - (Msgnetwork)
Kovalchuk hopes for warm reception - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Fond memories for Madden in N.J. return - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Ticket holders cherish 'Frozen' treats - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Pay as we play - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils-Thrashers Preview - (FOXSports.com)
Nominees for Messier Award named - (NHL.com); Jamie Langenbrunner
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
New Jersey Devils' players stats - (Yahoo NHL)
New Jersey Devils Team Report - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils-Thrashers Preview - (SportingNews.com)

LOWELL DEVILS
Devils Repel Sharks with 3-2 OT Win - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Devils Turned Back By Wolf Pack, 5-2 - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
5 Burning questions: Patrick Davis - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)

TRENTON DEVILS
Week 25: Trenton's Playoff Hopes Dashed - (TrentonDevils.com)
Devils Close Season with 8-4 Loss in Reading - (TrentonDevils.com)
Devils Continue Domination of Elmira, 5-3 - (TrentonDevils.com)

AROUND THE NHL
The NHL's five worst drafting teams - (ESPN.com)
Power Rankings: Capital achievement - (The Hockey News); Devils in 11th
THN.com Blog: Five biggest surprises of ’09-10 - (The Hockey News)

MISCELLANEOUS
Study Finds MLB Tied With NFL In Loyal Fans - (mediapost.com); Devils and Fan loyalty

New Jersey Devils Morning News, Mar 25

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Beating Rangers may be twice as nice for Devils - (The Bergen Record)
Olympic idea takes hold with Langenbrunner; Will Clarkson fit with Kovalchuk and Zajac? - (Fire & Ice)
Devils looking to clinch playoff spot, damage Rangers’ dwindling postseason chances Thursday night - (Fire & Ice)
More power play work for Devils today: Rolston back on third line; Clarkson moved up to second - (Fire & Ice)
As playoffs approach, Devils looking to improve - (The Star Ledger)
Hurting Rangers' playoff chances would be satisfying to some Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Your comments: Power play finally clicks in Devils 6-3 win over Blue Jackets - (The Star Ledger)
Work on power play paid off for Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Devils want to knock out Rangers - (The New York Post)
Game 73 Preview: New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers - (In Lou We Trust)
Did the Kovalchuk Trade Increase Attendance? - (In Lou We Trust)
The Mike Mottau Resurgence - (In Lou We Trust)
Ilya Catches Fire - (FOXSports.com)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
New Jersey Devils' players stats - (Yahoo NHL)
New Jersey Devils Team Report - (Yahoo NHL)
Rangers-Devils Preview - (SportingNews.com)
Devils vs Rangers... big night - (hockeybuzz.com)
Vote for our hockey mascot: NJ Devil - (hockeybuzz.com)
NJ Devils: Charging Down The Stretch - (The Hockey Writers)

LOWELL DEVILS
Monarchs Take Third With 2-1 Win Over Devils - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Devils Offered 10-Year Contract To Relocate From Lowell To Albany - (SB Nation)

AROUND THE NHL
Penguins not concerned -- but they should be - (SportingNews.com)
Top Shelf: Upcoming film shows life before Cherry was on top - (The Hockey News)
Ilya who? Thrashers flying high after trade - (Toronto Star)

MISCELLANEOUS
Parise joins NJ Library Champions - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Wheat Kings Complete Sweep - (OurSports Central); WHL playoffs : Urbom scored the game winner last night. His second in as many nights.

New Jersey Devils News and Notes, March 2, 2010

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Martin Brodeur's gold not like his 2002 gold - (The Bergen Record)
Using Olympics as bargaining chip with union could backfire on NHL - (The Bergen Record)
Kovalchuk calls KHL talk “just rumors”; Elias believes Jagr wants to NHL return; More ratings info - (Fire & Ice)
Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur sees Olympic torch passed to next generation - (Fire & Ice)
Brodeur, Kovalchuk, Elias at Devils’ practice; Langenbrunner, Parise to arrive later today - (Fire & Ice)
Big ratings for U.S.-Canada Olympic gold medal game - (Fire & Ice)
NJ Devils forward Patrik Elias: Jaromir Jagr could return to NHL - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils' Jacques Lemaire: 1972 Summit Series win vs. Russia was bigger than taking U.S. gold - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils winger Ilya Kovalchuk wants NHL players at Sochi Olympics - (The Star Ledger)
Back with NJ Devils, Martin Brodeur reflects on losing the No. 1 spot with Canada - (The Star Ledger)
Martin Brodeur back with NJ Devils after Olympics; Zach Parise and Jamie Langenbrunner still on way - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils afternoon links: Ilya Kovalchuk will be pursued by Russian KHL this offseason - (The Star Ledger)
Devils' Parise returning with silver, pride - (The New York Post)
Benched Brodeur 'really got into' Canada's gold-medal march - (The New York Post)
Canada puts USA 'miracle' on ice - (The New York Post)
A final to remember forever - (The New York Post)
Game 62 Preview: New Jersey Devils at San Jose Sharks - (In Lou We Trust)
Ranking the Devils' Individual Performances at the 2010 Winter Olympics - (In Lou We Trust)
The March Ahead for the New Jersey Devils - (In Lou We Trust)
New Jersey-San Jose Preview - (Msgnetwork)
KHL poised to offer Kovalchuk huge deal - (FOXSports.com)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
New Jersey Devils' players stats - (Yahoo NHL)
New Jersey Devils Team Report - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils-Sharks Preview - (SportingNews.com)
Cam Inman: After Olympics, San Jose Sharks can picture their next goal - (San Jose Mercury News)
Kawakami: Nabokov ready to go - (San Jose Mercury News)
The Olympic Hangover And Other Myths - (San Francisco Chronicle)
Thrashers and Devils Since the Big Trade - (Bird Watchers Anonymous)
Brodeur understands Olympic benching - (Canada.com)

Rested, Hopefully Determined Martin Brodeur Returns to New Jersey Devils - (Bleacher Report)

LOWELL DEVILS
5 Burning questions: Louis Robitaille - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)

AROUND THE NHL
THN.com Blog: Goodbye Olympics, hello trade deadline - (The Hockey News)
THN.com Blog: Olympic implications - (The Hockey News)
THN.com Blog: Getting the goalie jitters - (The Hockey News)
Rumor Roundup: Deadline looms - (The Hockey News)
More buyers than sellers - (Edmonton Journal)
NHL power rankings - (Sportsnet.ca)

OLYMPIC GAMES VANCOUVER 2010
NHL would be foolish not to let players compete in 2014 Olympics - (Boston Herald)

MISCELLANEOUS
USA-Canada Most Watched Hockey Game In 30 Years - (WITN)
190 Million People Watched Olympics in US, 2nd Most-Watched Winter Olympics - (TVbytheNumbers)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, February 7, 2010

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils notes: Patrik Elias returns - (The Bergen Record)
Devils' 'O' laboring - (The Bergen Record)
Ilya Kovalchuk vs. Sean Avery, Round 1 - (The Bergen Record)
Rangers' Lundqvist brilliant in win over Devils - (The Bergen Record)
Another missed call on Parise - (Fire & Ice)
Devils try to take positive out of 3-1 loss to Rangers; Elias looks sharp in his return - (Fire & Ice)
Kovalchuk sticks up for Brodeur, looking forward to getting another shot at Rangers - (Fire & Ice)
Live post: Zubrus cuts Devils’ deficit to 3-1 in third period; Elias returns - (Fire & Ice)
Lemaire mostly pleased with Devils’ defense - (Fire & Ice)
Patrik Elias to make his return tonight against the Rangers - (Fire & Ice)
NY Rangers' power play success sparks victory over NJ Devils - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils saw a lot of positives in loss to rival Rangers - (The Star Ledger)
NY Rangers' goalie Henrik Lundqvist relieved to get a win - (The Star Ledger)
Should Sean Avery's taunting of NJ Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk merit a misconduct penalty? - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils lose to NY Rangers, 3-1, as Patrik Elias returns from concussion - (The Star Ledger)
Devils-Rangers, as they played - (The Star Ledger)
Jacques Lemaire would like to see more offense from NJ Devils defensemen - (The Star Ledger)
Patrik Elias returns to NJ Devils lineup for game against Rangers - (The Star Ledger)
Lundqvist stands out against Devils again - (The New York Daily News)
Kovalchuk already a Devils advocate - (The New York Daily News)
Reeling Rangers see old rivals' new look - (The New York Daily News)
King Henrik rallies Rangers to skid-stopper - (The New York Post)
Ilya stands up to Avery, becomes real Devil - (The New York Post)
Rangers 'aware' of Ilya - (The New York Post)
Henrik Lundqvist Shut Down New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers Win 3-1 - (In Lou We Trust)
Game #57 - Devils at New York Rangers - (In Lou We Trust)
Game 57 Preview: New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers - (In Lou We Trust)
Watch Postgame Reactions - (Msgnetwork)
Fischler: Avery Gets to Kovy - (Msgnetwork)
Kovalchuk Creates Offense and Interest - (The New York Times)
Devils’ Organist Remains Part of Arena’s Rhythm - (The New York Times)
Kovalchuk’s Presence Puts Smiles on the Devils - (The New York Times)
Rangers 3, Devils 1 - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Avery's "pestrionics" get to Kovalchuk - (NHL.com)
How will elite teams counter Devils' deal for Kovy? - (NHL.com)
Stats - (Yahoo NHL)
Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils Team Report - (Yahoo NHL)
The Straight Edge: Many questions surround Kovalchuk deal - (The Hockey News)
Kovalchuk's parting shot - Trashes Thrashers after trade - (CANOE)
Lamoriello, Devils know how to deal - (The Boston Globe)
Waddell misplayed Kovalchuk deal: Milbury - (CBC.ca)
Frei: Kovalchuk acquisition could be devil of a deal - (Denver Post)
Kovy’s debut; Devils and their fans to invade MSG tonight - (Hockeybuzz.com)
Devils @ Rangers, 2/6/10, And General Saturday Open Thread - (Interchangeable Parts)

LOWELL DEVILS
Pirates Foil Devils in Shootout, 4-3 - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Devils falter in shootout - (The Lowell Sun)

TRENTON DEVILS
Finding the Right Fit: Ginand Excels in Trenton - (TrentonDevils.com)

OLYMPIC GAMES VANCOUVER 2010
Revealing look at Team Canada - (Edmonton Journal)

MISCELLANEOUS
Thrashers' Waddell could be next one out the door - (Buffalo News)
Jagr remains Czechs go-to guy - (Edmonton Journal)
Source: Blackhawks were never serious about going after Kovalchuk - (ESPN)

New Jersey Devils News and Notes, February 5, 2010

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils' up next: Maple Leafs - (The Bergen Record)
Devils' Patrik Elias returns to practice, could play Friday - (The Bergen Record)
Ilya Kovalchuk traded to Devils for Niclas Bergfors, Johnny Oduya - (The Bergen Record)
Acquiring Iyla Kovalchuk biggest win of the season for Devils - (Fire & Ice)
Kovalchuk says goodbye to Thrashers, happy to be a Devil - (Fire & Ice)
Lamoriello didn’t want to give up Oduya, but Greene’s emergence made deal possible - (Fire & Ice)
Zach Parise excited to be teammates with Iyla Kovalchuk; Kovalchuk excited to be a Devil - (Fire & Ice)
Kovalchuk will make Devils’ debut Friday night against Toronto Maple Leafs - (Fire & Ice)
Kovalchuk traded to Devils for Bergfors, Oduya, Cormier and first-round pick - (Fire & Ice)
Thrashers GM Don Waddell: “We are aggressively exploring all of our options” with Kovalchuk - (Fire & Ice)
Well-rested Brodeur to be back in net Friday vs. Maple Leafs - (Fire & Ice)
Elias doesn’t know if he’ll play Friday; Lemaire says Elias “not ready”; Langenrunner plans to play - (Fire & Ice)
Patrik Elias, Jamie Langenbrunner practicing with Devils’ today; Andy Greene missing - (Fire & Ice)
Thrashers weren't willing to take the risk NJ Devils are taking on Ilya Kovalchulk - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils didn't want to part with Johnny Oduya in Ilya Kovalchuk trade - (The Star Ledger)
Did NJ Devils give away their future in Ilya Kovalchuk trade? - (The Star Ledger)
Lou Lamoriello compares NJ Devils trade for Ilya Kovalchuk to Alex Mogilny deal - (The Star Ledger)
Ilya Kovalchuk acquired in trade by NJ Devils for Niclas Bergfors, Johnny Oduya - (The Star Ledger)
After battling flu, Jamie Langenbrunner thinks he'll be back in NJ Devils lineup - (The Star Ledger)
Patrik Elias isn't ruling out playing Friday night for NJ Devils, but it seems unlikely - (The Star Ledger)
Back from concussion, Patrik Elias practices with NJ Devils teammates - (The Star Ledger)
Devs score with Kovalchuk trade - (The New York Daily News)
Devils score big by landing Kovalchuk - (The New York Post)
Lemaire: Elias 'not ready' - (The New York Post)
Report: Elias practices with Devils - (The New York Post)
Devils push for Cup in trade for Kovalchuk - (The New York Post)
Devils Land High-Scoring Kovalchuk in Deal With Thrashers - (The New York Times)
Devils and Czechs Await Elias’s Return - (The New York Times)
Game 56 Preview: New Jersey Devils vs. Toronto Maple Leafs - (In Lou We Trust)
OFFICIAL: Ilya Kovalchuk, Anssi Salmela to New Jersey Devils for Johnny Oduya, Niclas Bergfors, Patrice Cormier and a 1st Round Pick - (In Lou We Trust)
Fischler: Lou Does It Again - (Msgnetwork)
Cangy: Give Zharkov a Chance - (Msgnetwork)
Kovalchuk traded to Devils - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Elias returns to practice - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
First Look: Team USA Jerseys - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Kovalchuk traded to Devils - (NHL.com)
Writing on Deadline 2010: Kovalchuk deal official - (NHL.com)
Don Waddell talks about Kovalchuk trade - (NHL.com)
Analysis: Devils turn back the clock - (NHL.com)
Kovalchuk made impact on and off the ice in Atlanta - (NHL.com)
Waddell: Kovalchuk trade was tough but necessary - (NHL.com)
Ovechkin wishes Kovalchuk well in Jersey - (NHL.com)
Kovalchuk to debut for Devils against Toronto - (NHL.com)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
New Jersey Devils' players stats - (Yahoo NHL)
New Jersey Devils Team Report - (Yahoo NHL)
It's done: Atlanta trades Kovalchuk to New Jersey - (Yahoo NHL)
Atlanta's Waddell: 'Bittersweet day'; Lamoriello, Kovalchuk talk - (Yahoo NHL)
THN.com Blog: Devils surprise everyone in Kovalchuk trade - (thehockeynews.com)
Devils surprise everyone in Kovalchuk trade - (SportingNews.com)
Kovalchuk wanted out of Atlanta - (CBC.ca)
Kovalchuk-type sniper just what stagnant offense needs - (ESPN)
Tom Murray: Kings' Lombardi not will to part with the 'core' - (ESPN)
Kovy deal: Devils get elusive scorer, Thrashers get best possible return - (ESPN)
Kovalchuk trade no deal for Atlanta - (SI.com)
Kovalchuk trade creates altered states - (CBC.ca)
With Kovalchuk trade, Devils-Flyers home-and-home series just got more interesting - (Philadelphia Daily News)
Devil of a deal for Kovalchuk - (Vancouver Sun)
The House that Lou built - (Globe and Mail)
Expensive Kovalchuk dispatched to Devils - (Globe and Mail)
Devils now an offensive threat with Kovalchuk - (Toronto Star)
Thrashers wave white flag - (Calgary Herald)
Thrashers sniper shipped to Devils - (Calgary Sun)
Transcript from Waddell interview about Kovalchuk trade - (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
The Low Cost of Acquiring a 40-Goal Scorer - (FanHouse)
Kovalchuk Gets 'Emotional' Sendoff By Thrashers - (FanHouse)
Well, At Least He Doesn’t Wear A Number Over 30 - (Interchangeable Parts)

TRENTON DEVILS
Chiefs Shutout Devils, 3-0 - (TrentonDevils.com)
Week 16: Devils shine on successful road trip - (TrentonDevils.com)

AROUND THE NHL
"We tried everything we can" - (ChicagoNow)
Chiarelli: Kovalchuk price tag was too steep - (Comcast SportsNet New England)
Kovalchuk to the Devils fallout...Where does Pittsburgh turn from here - (PensBurgh)
Kings make the right to stand pat - (ESPN)
With Kovalchuk moved, Hurricanes lead league in trade deadline intrigue - (USA Today)
Letter to Fans from Don Waddell - (NHL.com)
Waddell sends e-mail to fans, explains move - (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

OLYMPIC GAMES VANCOUVER 2010
The Hockey News 2010 Olympic Central - (The Hockey News)
Gleason, Whitney Added To US Olympic Team - (Sudbury Star)
No masking the shame this time for Brodeur - (Toronto Sun)

MISCELLANEOUS
First new hotel in Newark's downtown in 38 years will be built next to ... - (NJ.com)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, Dec 29, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils notes: David Clarkson returns - (The Bergen Record)
Devils hold off Thrashers, 3-2, at Prudential Center - (The Bergen Record)
Parise happy to end questions about his goal drought; Bergfors responds - (Fire & Ice)
Salvador has lower-body injury: Clarkson gets involved in first game back - (Fire & Ice)
Live post: Parise breaks drought with two goals; Devils lead 3-2 in third; Salvador missing - (Fire & Ice)
Clarkson excited to make return from broken leg tonight vs. Atlanta; Looks like Zharkov will sit - (Fire & Ice)
Brodeur shakes off shot to hand from White in morning skate, will start tonight - (Fire & Ice)
Corrente sent down to Lowell, Clarkson to be activated from IR for tonight’s game vs. Atlanta - (Fire & Ice)
NJ Devils' Zach Parise's teammates are happy he finally ended his goalscoring drought - (The Star Ledger)
After missing 13 games, NJ Devils RW David Clarkson makes return from broken fibula - (The Star Ledger)
Zach Parise breaks drought, scoring two goals in NJ Devils' 3-2 win over Atlanta Thrashers - (The Star Ledger)
Devils-Atlanta Thrashers, as they play - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils activate David Clarkson; send down Matt Corrente - (The Star Ledger)
Parise's 2 help Devils end skid at 1 - (The New York Daily News)
Parise's pair of goals leads Devils over Thrashers, 3-2 - (The New York Post)
Clarkson back in Devils' lineup - (The New York Post)
Zach Parise Shines with Two Goals, New Jersey Devils Defeat Atlanta Thrashers 3-2 - (In Lou We Trust)
Game #37 - Devils vs. Atlanta Thrashers - (In Lou We Trust)
Watch Postgame Reactions - (Msgnetwork)
Devils 3, Thrashers 2 - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Atlantic: Parise will be glad to turn calendar - (NHL.com)
Stats - (Yahoo NHL)
Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils Team Report - (Yahoo NHL)
Why the Devils Are the Best Team in the NHL - (Bleacher Report)

LOWELL DEVILS
12/28/2009 - Devils 2009-10 AHL/ECHL prospects update - (hockeysfuture.com)

TRENTON DEVILS
Week 11: Devils Halt Skid - (TrentonDevils.com)

AROUND THE NHL
Ten memorable collisions of hockey, pop culture in last decade - (Yahoo NHL)

OLYMPIC GAMES VANCOUVER 2010
Oduya, Enstrom excited to represent Sweden - (NHL.com)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, December 28, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Jacques Lemaire: Devils' holiday over - (The Bergen Record)
Devils shake off Christmas turkey - (Fire & Ice)
Oduya excited to be selected to Swedish Olympic team - (Fire & Ice)
Clarkson: “I think I’ll be in tomorrow”; Bergfors “a little” confused - (Fire & Ice)
Clarkson on ice for Devils’ practice today; Bergfors on “fifth line” - (Fire & Ice)
NJ Devils' David Clarkson ready to return from broken leg - (The Star Ledger)
The best of the decade: NHL - (The Star Ledger)
Devs' Parise aims to end lengthy scoring drought - (The New York Post)
Game 37 Preview: New Jersey Devils vs. Atlanta Thrashers - 12/28/2009 - (In Lou We Trust)
For Emrick, game prep is in the cards - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Stats - (Yahoo NHL)
Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils Team Report - (Yahoo NHL)
Thrashers-Devils Preview - (SportingNews.com)

LOWELL DEVILS
Devils Can’t Catch Sharks, 3-2 - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, December 20, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils notebook: Paul Martin stops skating - (The Bergen Record)
Rob Niedermayer fitting in - (The Bergen Record)
Devils change goalies, then beat Thrashers - (The Bergen Record)
Pelley breaks two-year goal drought; Lemaire shuffles lines; Parise has two assists, but no goals - (Fire & Ice)
Danis comes to Devils’ relief in 5-4 win in Atlanta - (Fire & Ice)
Live post: Devils score three in second, lead 5-3 in third; Brodeur pulled - (Fire & Ice)
Lamoriello: Martin “is going to be a little while longer”; Clarkson has begun skating - (Fire & Ice)
Brodeur to start again in Atlanta - (Fire & Ice)
Patrice Cormier named captain of Canadian World Junior Team - (Fire & Ice)
Notebook: NJ Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur didn't fight decision to remove him from 5-4 victory over Atlanta - (The Star Ledger)
Martin Brodeur pulled from NJ Devils' 5-4 victory over Atlanta Thrashers - (The Star Ledger)
Notebook: NJ Devils not getting caught up in impressive record, points total - (The Star Ledger)
Devils-Atlanta Thrashers, as they play - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils' Jay Pandolfo getting back into groove after tough 2008-09 season - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils pregame report: Martin Brodeur is playing tonight - (The Star Ledger)
Devils rally after Marty gets yanked - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils' Offense Leads to Dramatic 5-4 Win over Atlanta Thrashers - (In Lou We Trust)
Game #34: New Jersey Devils @ Atlanta Thrashers - (In Lou We Trust)
Game 34 Preview: New Jersey Devils at Atlanta Thrashers - 12/19/2009 - (In Lou We Trust)
Watch Postgame Reaction - (Msgnetwork)
Maven: Devs Win Without Marty - (Msgnetwork)
Dean gets it done in Devils' 5-4 win in Atlanta - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Daneyko named honorary captain for 2010 AHL All-Star Classic - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Stats - (Yahoo NHL)
Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils Team Report - (Yahoo NHL)
Martin Brodeur: Still a Workhorse - (SportsUntapped.com)
Tough finding right words to describe Thrashers loss to Devils - (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Patrice Cormier named captain of Canada's 2010 National Junior Team - (Hockeybuzz.com)

LOWELL DEVILS
Devils Shutout By Monarchs, 2-0 - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)

TRENTON DEVILS
Thrilling Resurgence Ends with Another Shootout Loss - (TrentonDevils.com)

MISCELLANEOUS
Gedig goes big to ground Grizz - (Vernon Morning Star)
Cormier named captain for world juniors - (National Post)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, December 19, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Up next: Devils at Thrashers - (The Bergen Record)
Devils' notes: Salvador's long shot pays off - (The Bergen Record)
Devils complete 4-1 homestand with victory over Senators - (The Bergen Record)
Jacques Lemaire switching lines up - (The Bergen Record)
Salvador’s long shot pays off; PK comes through on 5-on-3 - (Fire & Ice)
Brodeur OK after being hit in the head: Lemaire undecided on starter in Atlanta - (Fire & Ice)
Live post: Salvador’s goal ups Devils’ lead to 4-2 in third - (Fire & Ice)
Elias likely headed back to wing when Zubrus returns; A hit not a “miss” for Rolston - (Fire & Ice)
Lemaire mum on line combinations, not concerned about Brodeur’s workload; No lineup changes - (Fire & Ice)
Optional morning skate today - (Fire & Ice)
Lemaire to Rolston: “Get it in the net”; Looks like Brodeur will start again - (Fire & Ice)
Parise and Zajac OK with playing on different lines - (Fire & Ice)
Clarkson on the mend; Parise and Zajac split up - (Fire & Ice)
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow (but only after my flight takes off) - (The Star Ledger)
Martin Brodeur breaks Patrick Roy's games-played record in NJ Devils' 4-2 victory over Ottawa Senators - (The Star Ledger)
Martin Brodeur weathers collision, sets games-played record in NJ Devils' 4-2 victory over Ottawa Senators - (The Star Ledger)
Devils vs. Ottawa Senators, as they play - (The Star Ledger)
Martin Brodeur is starting in goal against the Ottawa Senators - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils coach Jacques Lemaire likes Patrik Elias better on the wing than at center - (The Star Ledger)
Will NJ Devils give backup goalie Yann Danis a start against Ottawa? - (The Star Ledger)
Longtime NJ Devils linemates Travis Zajac and Zach Parise are split up - (The Star Ledger)
Brian Rolston is in Zach Parise's spot for NJ Devils practice - (The Star Ledger)
Brodeur breaks record as Devils beat Ottawa - (The New York Daily News)
Another record for Brodeur - (The New York Post)
Lemaire: 'Z' change is necessary for Devils - (The New York Post)
New Jersey Devils Deny the Ottawa Senators Points with 4-2 Win in Martin Brodeur's 1,030th Game - (In Lou We Trust)
Game #33 - Devils vs. Ottawa Senators - (In Lou We Trust)
Game 33 Preview: New Jersey Devils vs. Ottawa Senators - 12/18/2009 - (In Lou We Trust)
The New Jersey Devils Finally Have a Fourth Line - For Now - (In Lou We Trust)
Parise, Zajac together to start game - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils head to Atlanta to battle Thrashers - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
NJD Notes 12.18: Jamie salutes Marty's mark - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Stats - (Yahoo NHL)
Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils Team Report - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils-Thrashers Preview - (CBSSports.com)
Senators can't convert in 4-2 loss to Devils - (Silver Seven)
Power Rankings: Devils On Top - (FanHouse)
Brodeur remains on NHL milestone hunt - (CBC News)
A deal with the Devils - (St. Catharines Standard)
What’s Wrong With The New Jersey Devils? - (speakingofthedevils.com)
Thoughts from Section 209: Devils vs. Sens, 12/18/2009 - (2 man advantage)
Devils vs. Senators, 12/18/09 - (Interchangeable Parts)

LOWELL DEVILS
Devils Skate Past River Rats, 3-2 - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)

TRENTON DEVILS
Devils Surge Soured by Shootout Defeat, 3-2 - (TrentonDevils.com)
Trenton Devils Acquire Defenseman Slavomir Tomko in Trade with Wheeling Nailers - (MLN)

OLYMPIC GAMES VANCOUVER 2010
Five Olympic men's hockey players to watch - (Canada.com); Zach Parise
Healthy Elias adds solid weapon to Czech arsenal - (NHL.com)

MISCELLANEOUS
Q&A with Nick Ebert - Part III - (McKeen's Hockey)
Sullivan has new appreciation for hockey - (The North Bay Nugget)
Nets or no Nets, Newark needs arena to pay - (The Star-Ledger)