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.

New Jersey Devils News and notes, July 28, 2008

Brylin says Devils are all business - (Sportsline.com)
Another Players Goes Overseas - (MVN)
New Jersey Signs Former Inferno Center - (ECHL.com)
Fightin' Fedorov's Fists of Fury? - (Devils Category at FanHouse)
Fighting and Wins in 2007-2008 - (In Lou We Trust)
IPB Hour: Episode 8 - (Interchangeable Parts)


The KHL: Thorn in the NHL's Side - (Yardbarker)


Somerset Patriots mascot Sparkee turning 10 - (New Brunswick Home News Tribune)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, July 25-26, 2008

Brylin: It's all business - (The Bergen Record)
Sutter: Langenbrunner to remain captain - (Fire & Ice)
Sergei Brylin speaks - (Fire & Ice)
Quiet day - (Fire & Ice)
Frazee not dwelling on past - (Fire & Ice)
Brent Sutter uncut (completed text) - (Fire & Ice)
Sutter, Zharkov in the house; Fedorov, Young drop the gloves (updated with quotes) - (Fire & Ice)
Longtime New Jersey Devil Brylin departs for Russian league - (The Star Ledger)
Prospects camp closes quietly - (The Star Ledger)
Brylin says goodbye to New Jersey - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils rookies please Brent Sutter - (The Star Ledger)
Will Jeff Frazee be Martin Brodeur's successor with the Devils? - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils coach Brent Sutter sees prospects fight in camp - (The Star Ledger)
Brylin confirms KHL deal - (The New York Post)
Send your questions for Zach Parise - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Catching up with... Bobby Holik - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils close out '08 Conditioning Camp - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
2008 Conditioning Camp: Day Four - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
NHL Cap Casualties Part II, and What It Could Mean For The Jackets - (Bleacher Report)
New Jersey Devils Begin Fighting for Spots...Literally! - (Bleacher Report)
Oduya May Be Due for a Wheelbarrow Next Year; Corrente VS. Many - (In Lou We Trust)
Project Training Camp, Or: The Greatest Imaginary Blog Post Ever Written - (Interghangeable Parts)


Trenton Individual Recap: #24 Thomas Harrison - (TrentonDevils.com)
Have a ball with Scorch this Weekend! - (TrentonDevils.com)


New deal for Svatos - (Yahoo NHL)
Blue Jackets sign York - (Yahoo NHL)
Predators agree with pair - (Yahoo NHL)
Islanders extend Gervais - (Yahoo NHL)
Shanahan wants 1 year - (Yahoo NHL)
Tortorella is a bad fit - (Yahoo NHL)
Offseason issues aplenty - (Yahoo NHL)
Bruins buy out final year of Murray deal - (Yahoo NHL)
Wild keep Bouchard for 5 years, $20.4M - (Yahoo NHL)
Capitals D Morrisonn signs 1-year deal - (Yahoo NHL)
Shanahan redux: not gonna happen - (MLive.com)
Top Shelf: B’s should have Boston fans buzzing - (The Hockey News)
THN.com Blog: Is superstar indecision a new trend? - (The Hockey News)
THN.com Blog: Bruce Boudreau happy to help...to save a few bucks - (The Hockey News)
Screen Shots: St. Louis could be singing the Blues again in April - (The Hockey News)
THN.com Blog: Top '09 UFAs from the Southeast Division - (The Hockey News)
Fantasy Pool Look: Nashville, New Jersey off-season report - (The Hockey News)
Wild re-sign forward Bouchard - (NHL.com)
Babcock's day with Stanley - (NHL.com)


Asham Returns For Good Cause - (Portage Online); Asham and Zajac
Asham anticipates move to Philly - (Central Plains Herald Leader); Asham
Kids drawn to local agency - (insideTORONTO.com); Kevin Weekes
A near-perfect weekend - (NorthernLife.ca)
The Five Most-Hated Players in the NHL - (Bleacher Report); Brodeur and Avery

New Jersey Devils News and notes, July 17, 2008

Rock show: Devils to open in Newark - (The Bergen Record)
Islanders to visit Prudential Center for Oct. 10 season opener - (Fire & Ice)
Sergei Brylin's tenure with the Devils - all but over? - (The Star Ledger)
Devils' opener set for Friday, October 10 - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Pelley expects Devils turnaround - (Northern Sentinel)
Devils Home Opener Announced - Countdown Begins Now! - (2manadvantage.com)


Trenton Individual Recap: #23 Mark Pandolfo - (TrentonDevils.com)


A 'bad' trade rumor - (Yahoo NHL )
Radulov good to go - (Yahoo NHL )
Chicago is a Winter Classic town - (NHL.com)
Weber ready for Buffalo's blue line - (NHL.com)
Kings goalie took long path to NHL - (NHL.com)
Warrior Drake departs like a champ - (NHL.com)
Kings to name coach Thursday - (NHL.com)
Thrashers secure Lehtonen - (NHL.com)
Horcoff signs six-year extension - (NHL.com)
Islanders re-sign Bergenheim - (NHL.com)
Rangers keep Dawes in New York - (NHL.com)
Champions Hockey League to start in October - (NHL.com)
Kontinental League decides to allow Radulov contract - (The Hockey News)


It's poop 'n' scoop with Cup for the Drapers - (Ottawa Citizen): Larry Robinson
From Wall Street to desert heat - (Cape Breton Post): ex assistant coach Sulliman
CHARLEY WALTERS: Minneapolis golfer Joe Stansberry has invested ... - (Pioneer Press)
Gophers men's and women's hockey skating coach Diane Ness of St. Paul has been in New Jersey working at the New Jersey Devils' rookie camp. Ness also will be skating coach for the U.S. national women's hockey team, with workouts to begin in September.
Penguins home opener against Devils Oct. 11 - (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Dallas Stars Release Preseason Schedule - (CBS 11, TX )
Columbus Blue Jackets Re-Sign Defenseman Marc Methot and Forward ... - (OurSports Central): ex-Devils Steve Kelly

New Jersey Devils News and notes, July 16, 2008

Brylin's Devils career likely over - (The New York Post)
Ranking the offseason moves: Eastern Conference - (SportingNews.com)


Scorch Cheers on Athletes to Raise Money for Charity - (TrentonDevils.com)


Report: Kings eye Murray - (Yahoo NHL )
Oilers sign a pair - (Yahoo NHL )
Malkin's prison restaurant - (Yahoo NHL )
5 ways to save Nashville - (Yahoo NHL )
Philly Spectrum to be demolished - (Yahoo NHL )
Michigan bank suing Capitals' Fedorov - (Yahoo NHL )
Turris pushes for NHL job - (NHL.com)
Caps have a 'Q' rating - (NHL.com)
Preds hope Blum is a plum - (NHL.com)
Brotherly love in Atlanta - (NHL.com)
Desjardins joins Flyers staff - (NHL.com)
Dallas Drake calls it a career - (NHL.com)
Ducks sign 2007 first-round pick - (NHL.com)
Hanzal to have back surgery - (NHL.com)
Fritsche signs with Rangers - (NHL.com)
Habs to host 2009 Entry Draft - (NHL.com)
After roof blew off, Snider took a big risk - (Philadelphia Inquirer)
THN.com Blog: Kings have some spending to do - (The Hockey News)
Report: Terry Murray poised to become Kings new head coach - (The Hockey News)
THN.com Blog: NHL needs to keep it real - (The Hockey News)
Rumor Roundup: Bouwmeester's future in Florida - (The Hockey News)
Nolan saga was a distraction: Guerin - (Faceoff.com)


Nolan saga was a distraction: Guerin - (MLive.com): Ftorek
Ducks Sign MacMillan to Entry-Level Deal - (NHL.com): Son of ex-Devil Bob MacMillan

Devils sign Pandolfo, Salvador and Clarkson - News and notes updated

Jay Pandolfo re-signs with Devils - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Bryce Salvador re-signs with Devils - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils re-sign Clarkson and Tallackson - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils sign pair of prospects - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Lamoriello just getting started - (Fire & Ice)
Devils re-sign Pandolfo, Salvador, Clarkson; Pass on Brylin's option - (Fire & Ice)
Devils re-sign Salvador, Pandolfo - (TSN)
Live Devils' Free Agency Blogging and Online Radio Streaming at 12:00PM EST - (Hockeybuzz.com)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, July 1, 2008

I am just throwing a few links that might help you go through today without missing too much.
TSN: Transactions
TSN: TradeCentre
Sportsnet Live tracker
HockeyBuzz
And of course is you want to laugh The NHL Line


Devils ready for market - (The Bergen Record)
Nothing done with Brylin, Pandolfo and Salvador - (Fire & Ice)
Devils hope to keep Pandolfo, Salvador - (The Star Ledger)
Devils, Campbell talk - (The New York Post)
Shanahan may sign with Devs - (The New York Post)
Free Agent Action: LIVE Blogging on Tuesday - (The New York Times)
Brodeur marries again - (Yahoo NHL)
Shanahan to return home? - (RotoTimes.com)
Free-agent outlook: Eastern Conference - (CBS News)
Flyers, Smith to part ways? - (The Fourth Period)
Lightning Struck a Day Early - (In Lou We Trust)


Trenton Individual Recap: #18 Brad Mills - (TrentonDevils.com)


Six years for Fla's Olesz - (Yahoo NHL )
Red Wings extend Lilja - (Yahoo NHL )
Sharks re-sign enforcer - (Yahoo NHL )
Gaustad back with Buf - (Yahoo NHL )
Huet, Caps in limbo - (Yahoo NHL )
Sakic undecided on return to Avalanche - (Yahoo NHL )
Latest rumors - (Yahoo NHL )
Lightning Struck a Day Early - (In Lou We Trust)
Better Know an N.H.L. Rival: The K.H.L. - (The New York Times)


Quick Chek opens in Hillsborough next to Promenade - (New Brunswick Home News Tribune) : Quick Chek coffee

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 30, 2008

Lamoriello might chase Pens' Hossa - (The Bergen Record)
Top 5 NHL free agents - (The Bergen Record)
Still no decision on Brylin - (Fire & Ice)
The Free Agent Frenzy - (Msgnetwork)
Rumors - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils have holes -- and a budget - (StarPhoenix)
Spending suits Jackets - (The Province)
New Jersey Devils : Reviewing the 2007-08 Season - (Bleacher Report)
Free agency thoughts - (In Lou We Trust)
Rampant Speculation and Whistful Predictions (WordPress sucks edition) - (2manadvantage.com)


Rumors - (Yahoo NHL )
Oilers acquire D Visnovsky from Kings - (Yahoo NHL )
Tampa acquires rights to Malone, Roberts - (Yahoo NHL )
Ducks place F Bertuzzi on waivers - (Yahoo NHL )
THN.com Blog: Hossa terrific, but not a savior - (The Hockey News)


Herdegen mulling move to late June - (Kingston Daily Freeman) : Madden

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 28, 2008

Devils shouldn't forget Pandolfo - (The Bergen Record)
Devs may chase Tucker - (The New York Post)
Lou Lamoriello interview on NHL Live - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils focused on own free agents - (The Fourth Period)


Trenton Individual Recap: #17 Joe Rooney - (TrentonDevils.com)


Top Shelf: Well-rounded Rolston should top GMs' UFA shopping lists - (The Hockey News)
THN.com Blog: McCabe mistreatment may bite Maple Leafs - (The Hockey News)
The Hockey News’s top unrestricted free agents - (The Hockey News)
THN.com Blog: Don't expect a rash of RFA signings - (The Hockey News)


Lunch break? Get in some hockey practice - (Winnipeg Free Press)
Wood and his partners, including former Atlanta Thrasher JP Vigier, Tom Zajac (father of New Jersey Devils' forward Travis Zajac) and Glen Carnegie, ...

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 26, 2008

Jordan Parise only RFA not to be qualified (Fire & Ice)
Pandolfo, Brylin priorities for Lou (The Star Ledger)
NHL - Sports Rumors (Yahoo NHL)


Meet the Devils' 2008 Draftees!(TrentonDevils.com)


THN Top 10: Things players like to do in the summer (The Hockey News)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 25, 2008

Fire & Ice
Brylin, Devils talking

The Hockey News
The Hot List: Draft class (Mattias Tedenby)
Rumor Roundup: UFA destinations

NewJerseyDevils.com
NJD TV Rewind: Inside the NHL

King Township Sentinel
Two King players drafted into NHL (Brandon Burlon)

Bleacher Report
Out on a Limb: Predicting Next Season’s Final NHL Standings
The New Jersey Devils have done nothing to improve themselves offensively over the last two seasons, relying on defense and future-Hall of Fame goaltender Martin Brodeur. In the past, it was always enough to win, but with Brodeur getting old and the offence withering, they will miss out on the playoffs.


TrentonDevils.com
Trenton Individual Recap: #16 Benoit Mondou


Impact! Salutes the champion Wings

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 20, 2008

Fire & Ice
Devils' draft party on Friday

The Star Ledger
Colonia's Carlson likely a high draft pick
Brylin says talks at stalemate

The New York Daily News
Brylin says talks at stalemate

The New York Post
Deep thoughts
Devils ready for NHL draft

The New York Times
Several Options at Top of the N.H.L.’s Draft

NewJerseyDevils.com
Come out to the '08 Draft Party tonight!
2008 Draft Watch: Deals from the past

In Lou We Trust
The NHL Draft - Tomorrow; Jordan Eberle

Interchangeable Parts
On The Road With IPB: The Ottawaing, Chapter 1


TrentonDevils.com
Don't Miss the Devils Draft Party!


The New York Times
Several Options at Top of the N.H.L.’s Draft
LIVE on This Blog Friday Night: The N.H.L. Entry Draft

Yahoo NHL
Niedermayer has time

FOXSports.com
Plenty of big names on the market

NHL.com
2008 NHL Entry Draft Coverage
The Draft: Will there be any surprises?
Who can make the big jump?
The all-time first-round team

The Hockey News
THN.com Blog: The good and bad of the 2008-09 rule changes


Daily Gleaner
Which NHL team will give Jake his big break? (Devils have interest in Jake Gardiner)

Regina Leader-Post
Graduation day for Pats' Teubert (Devils have interest in Colten Teubert)

USCHO
College Hockey: Draft Notebook (Zach Bogasian ties with Scott Stevens)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 17, 2008

Fire & Ice
Clock ticking for Brylin, Pandolfo

NewJerseyDevils.com
NJD TV: Brodeur takes fourth Vezina
Brodeur named to Second All-Star Team

Hockeysfuture.com
Devils AHL prospects 2007-08 review (2 or 3 weeks old but I can't remember if it was posted)


LowellDevilsHockey.com
Devils draft spotlight: Barry Tallackson


TrentonDevils.com
Trenton Devils in the Community June 16, 2008


Behind the scenes at the Combine


The Windsor Star
Spitfires hire play-by-play veteran (Ex-Devils Broadcaster Mike Miller)

MVN
Yotes Notes: Pre-Draft Edition (See See Ya ‘Round Dipstick: Blake Wheeler visits the Devils)

Canada.com
No easy choices for Hall of Fame committee (Class of 2008 could include: Igor Larionov, Doug Gilmour, Claude Lemieux, Phil Housley)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 22, 2008

The Bergen Record
Brodeur wouldn't shake off insults
Pandolfo, Brylin want to stay Devils
Money down the drain

Fire & Ice
Lou Lamoriello uncut
Brent Sutter (mostly) uncut
Season Wrap-up Part 1
Brodeur a Vezina finalist again

The Star Ledger
Brodeur sick of 'circus'
Rachunek says he won't be returning
Newark hoop dreams

The New York Daily News
Brodeur, Lundqvist battle for Vezina
Lundqvist passes test with honor
Rangers ready for road show
Ryan a quick study in handling playoffs
The Score: More than just ice charades
It's Rangers vs. the rest of the East

The New York Post
Brodeur too tired to play for Canada
How Swede it is: Lundqvist is finalist for Vezina
Attack! New attitude for Rangers, NHL

Msgnetwork
Bluelines: Will Ted Nolan Coach the Isles Next Season?

The New York Times
Rangers’ Lundqvist Is on a List He Never Expected
Devils Search for Answers After an Early Exit From the Playoffs
In Lou They Trust
He Whose Hand Shall Not Be Shaken

NewJerseyDevils.com
Brodeur named Vezina Trophy finalist
NJD Audio: Sutter reflects on '07-08 | Break Up Day (Available on the Devils' website)
The Best of 2007-08

NHL.com
What Can I Say? (Kevin Smith)
Vezina finalists are tough to beat

Yahoo NHL
Who deserves Vezina?
Kevin Smith: Withhold sex from misogynistic Rangers fans, ladies
Eulogy: Remembering the 2007-08 New Jersey Devils
Bitter Devils fans

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

Edmonton Journal
Goalie abuse too prevalent

Winnipeg Sun
Letter of the day (Brodeur and Avery)

The Hockey News
Rumor Roundup: Winds of change

Sports Central
Sympathy For the Devils

Bleacher Report
Shakedown - Brodeur and Avery Epitome of Class - NOT

Sports Central Articles and Columns
Sympathy For the Devils

WFAN-AM Astoria
Breaking Down The Devils

In Lou We Trust
Bill Simmons


LowellDevilsHockey.com
Scorch Attends Mercer County's Earth Day Celebration


The Canadian Press
NHL/NHLPA competition committee gets new faces on player side

Guardian
Ice hockey fans like it fast and furious

Ottawa Citizen
Sens should go after "The Jerk"

NHL.com
Allaire: Henrik has the goods

Yahoo
Plethora of playoff possibilities
Chasing Stanley: Dream matchups if home teams win Tuesday


Pioneer Press
Frustrated Lemaire wants answers before he decides if he will return (Jacques Lemaire)

SooToday.com
Prospects galore in Hounds-Rangers series (Matt Halischuk)

Schenectady Gazette
Brent Sutter gets rare chance to watch son

New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 12-14, 2008

The Bergen Record
Sullivan: Brodeur not about to go down easy
Ricochet shot gets Devs back in series
Notes: Marty survives scare
History serves as a reminder for Devils
Notes: Lamoriello quiet
Blog: Devils running out of time
Sullivan: Devils cold at home
Notes: Review costs Devils
Devils vent frustration after sweep at The Rock

Fire & Ice
What home-ice advantage?
Devils up, 3-2, heading to third
Good goal/bad goal
Running out of time; Vishnevski in for Game 3
Devils still believe
Lamoriello, Sutter incensed by officials
Still scoreless; tempers flaring
Scoreless again after first period
Close the door
Gionta "good to go"

The Star Ledger
It's overtime, it's not over
Brylin gives call a favorable review
Agitated Brodeur gets last laugh
Rangers not irked by luck of puck
Devils beat Rangers in overtime, 4-3
PPG, again
Can they score more goals?
The world according to Jaromir
Devils down in a hole
Botched call frustrates Sutter, Madden
Rangers deadly on penalty kill
Lundqvist is always in the way
Jaromir the fortune teller
This could be big
More technical difficulties
A notable fan
Isn't this place supposed to be new?
He's got his game face on
To skate, or not to skate? That is the question
Getting away from it all
Following Langenbrunner should be Devils' goal

The New York Daily News
Madden beats Rangers in OT
Bondy: Stunning ending is no beauty for the 'Beast'
Avery's antics irk Devils again
Jagr, Avery lead Rangers in Game 2
John Madden upset with icing call

The New York Post
One lucky Devil
That's how the puck bounces
Devils find their savior in Madden
Third period's a charm for Blueshirts
Rangers two good
Rangers go for number 3 at MSG
Onus on arbitrator in Blueshirt bonus case
Talent gap leaves Sutter at a loss
Devils strike back

Msgnetwork
Ice Time with Sam & Joe: Bounces Go Devils Way in Game 3
Hockey Night Live: Devils Take Game 3 in OT
Blogging Game 3 From MSG
Interact and Watch the Stream of Hockey Night Live (4/13)
Thoughts With Rangers Headed Into Game 3 Up 2-0
Hockey Night Live Playoff Edition: Ask Deb, Stan And Butch (4/13)
Ice Time with Sam & Joe: Rangers Go Two up
Rangers Head Home up 2-0 in Series
Rangers-Devils Moving to the Brink

The New York Times
Flora and Fauna of Spring Hockey
Madden’s Bank Shot in Overtime Beats Rangers
Rangers Turn Playoff Series Into Blood Feud
Devils Press the Pace. Yes, the Devils.

The Courier News
Lundqvist outshining Brodeur so far

NewJerseyDevils.com
Madden winner lifts Devs at MSG
Devils come up short in Game 2
By the Numbers: Who Knew?: Patrick Elias

NHL.com
Eddie Cahill's blog

Yahoo NHL
Standings
Team stats

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

Canoe.ca
Bettman backs stripes

Globe and Mail
Wharnsby: men in stripes the story so far

The Fourth Period
Rangers targeting playoff scorers

Toronto Star
Travelling Ranger fans have Devil(s) by tail

CBC
Devils seek scoring touch in Game 3

Edmonton Sun
Familiar story for Rangers

In Lou We Trust
Game 3: Devils 4 - Rangers 3, OT
Prior to Tonight's Game
OK. About Last Night.
Game 2: Devils 1 - Rangers 2

Hockeybuzz.com
David Vs. Goliath – Devils Against the World

2manadvantage.com
You’re Welcome.
Win…please?
Rangers @ Devils: Game 2 (sort of) LIVE-CAP!
Let’s try that again.

Interchangeable Parts
Devils-Rangers: Game 3, Round 1


LowellDevilsHockey.com
Devils Finish Season with 4-1 Win Over Bruins


Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Alaska’s Eckford nabs All-America honors

CSTV.com
Eckford Named RBK Hockey All-American

Most Valuable Network
Nathan Gerbe the New NHL Player? Analogy to the Giontas

Variety
Smith, Kaye pen NHL playoff blog

Devils News and notes, March 22, 2008

The Bergen Record
Okposo leaves impression
Julien thriving in Boston
Matchup: Devils at Penguins

Fire & Ice
Two points lost
"They made the right call"

The Star Ledger
Isles still giving the Devils fits
If the fights counted, Islanders would be 0-3
Okposo leads Islanders past Devils 3-1
Delbarton looks to capture title, make history

The New York Daily News
Okposo nets 1st as Isles top Devs

The New York Post
Isles block Devs' ascent

Msgnetwork
Point/Counterpoint With Stan & Dave: OT Penalty Minutes
Devils Goal: Score Some!

NewJerseyDevils.com
Devils face Penguins in Pittsburgh
High School Championships Preview
Devils come up short versus the Isles

FOXSports.com
Devils-Penguins Preview

NHL.com
Lundqvist is devil himself to Devils
Masterton nominees are inspirations

Yahoo NHL
Standings
Complete Team Statistics

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

Toronto Star
Talented losers don't make the cut on this
D-men are staying home

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Penguins have no room for error

The Hockey News
THN.com Blog: Picking great, late in the first round

SI.com
Lottery tanking is despicable; Panthers get it right

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Penguins face titanic clash in the Atlantic Division

In Lou We Trust
Sergei Brylin in Recent Seasons

Interghangeable Parts
Devils vs. Islanders, 03/21/08


LowellDevilsHockey.com
Devils Throttled by Admirals, 6-1


TrentonDevils.com
Devils blast through Bombers, win 7-2

The Trenton Times
T-Devils rout Dayton


New York Times
When Tradition and Taunts Collide: Gay Hockey Fans Criticize Garden