New Jersey Devils News and notes, May 6, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello mum on Larry Robinson and Brent Sutter futures - (The Star Ledger)
Devils at the 2009 WC Quarterfinals - (In Lou We Trust)
New Jersey Devils: The Year That Was and The Year That Will Be (Part I) - (Bleacher Report)
Letter of the day column - (Ottawa Sun), Brodeur
Thoughts From Section 209… Devils 2008-09 Season - (2 man advantage)
Woo Mail - (hockeybuzz.com)

MISCELLANEOUS
Blue-liner Burlon impressive as rookie with Wolverines - (King Township Sentinel); Brandon Burlon
Ward, Staal, Stamkos stock rises for 2010 Canadian Olympic team - (SportingNews.com); Martin Brodeur
Ducks exec another Wild GM candidate - (Minneapolis Star Tribune); David McNab, son of Max McNab, ex New Jersey Devils' GM.
Landmark giant Pabst Blue Ribbon bottle lands in Newark - (The Star-Ledger)
Landmark Pabst bottle in Newark junkyard - (Philadelphia Inquirer)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 29, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Sullivan: Shared misery as season comes to stunning end - (The Bergen Record)
Jamie's miracle - (The Bergen Record)
Hurricanes stun Devils late in 3rd - (The Bergen Record)
Reviewing the final 1:20 - (Fire & Ice)
What went wrong? - (Fire & Ice)
Langenbrunner had surgery to repair a torn meniscus - (Fire & Ice)
Live post: Rolston's PPG has Devils up 3-2 in third - (Fire & Ice)
New Jersey Devils' Jamie Langenbrunner underwent arthroscopic surgery on April 18 - (The Star Ledger)
Complete Star-Ledger coverage of New Jersey Devils' stunning playoff exit against Carolina Hurricanes - (The Star Ledger)
Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Staal plays the hero in stunning Game 7 win over New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils lost in final seconds without Carolina Hurricanes needing to pull their goalie - (The Star Ledger)
Things you may have missed: Devils vs. Hurricanes, Game 7 - (The Star Ledger)
Looking back, New Jersey Devils coach Brent Sutter saw the series lost in two heartbreakers - (The Star Ledger)
Loss to Carolina Hurricanes rocked New Jersey Devils captain Jamie Langenbrunner more than knee surgery - (The Star Ledger)
Politi: New Jersey Devils come up small with backs against the wall - (The Star Ledger)
The obvious question lingers: How did this happen? - (The Star Ledger)
Carolina Hurricanes stun New Jersey Devils with two goals in final 80 seconds to win Game 7, 4-3 - (The Star Ledger)
Carolina Hurricanes lines have produced mixed results in playoffs against New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Devils vs. Hurricanes, Game 7: As they played - (The Star Ledger)
Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond skates for New Jersey Devils in pregame warmup; not in lineup - (The Star Ledger)
Columnist Steve Politi counts down the top seven events in sports, including Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Finals - (The Star Ledger)
Late goals allow Carolina to stun Devils - (The New York Daily News)
Devils suffer hellish game 7 defeat - (The New York Post)
Rolston's goal for naught - (The New York Post)
Shocked Brodeur knows loss will be rozen in time - (The New York Post)
Carolina Eliminates Devils With 2 Late Goals - (The New York Times)
The New Jersey Devils Snatch Defeat from Jaws of Victory in Game 7, Exit Playoffs - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils Postgame Video: Game 7 -- Loss to Hurricanes - (Msgnetwork)
Devils come up short in Game 7 - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
NJD Snapshots: A look at Game 7 - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Tuesday's Game 7 Fan Fest - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Parise named finalist for '09 Lady Byng - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils 2008-09 Player Milestones - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils gone in 80 seconds - (NHL.com)
Devils-Hurricanes Blog - (NHL.com)
Brodeur: Winning shot hit 'dreaded 7-hole' - (NHL.com)
Devils Team Report Apr 29, 2009 - (Yahoo NHL)
The Death of New Jersey's "Old Time Hockey" - (Bleacher Report)
'Exposed' Ward keeps Carolina in striking distance - (SportingNews.com)
Staal gets his shot -- and makes it count - (SportingNews.com)
Hurricanes' 1-2 punch in final moments leaves Devils reeling - (SI.com)
Sarah Kwak: 'Canes' 1-2 punch in final moments leaves Devils in shock - (SI.com)
THN.com Playoff Blog: Canes, Caps prove anything is possible - (The Hockey News)
Brendan Shanahan sees shades of Tomas Holmstrom in Devils winger David Clarkson - (Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com)
Handshake to the Caniacs - (hockeybuzz.com)
Heartbreak! - (hockeybuzz.com)
Scott Stevens, was that you? (A half-cap, if you will) - (2 man advantage)
Devils vs. Hurricanes, Game 7 - (Interchangeable Parts)

CAROLINA HURRICANES
'Canes fans welcome home winners - (WRAL.com)
Hurricanes strike with miracle finish - (Boston Herald)
Oulu to Newark: we own you! - (mvn.com)
Third Period, Game 7 - (mvn.com)
Miracle at the Rock: Canes play on - (News & Observer)
Photo gallery: Canes 4, Devils 3 - (News & Observer)
Hurricanes manufacture a miracle in 80 seconds - (News & Observer)
Big goals, huge win for the Hurricanes - (News & Observer)
Talking Points: Where does that rank? - (News & Observer)
History in the making - (News & Observer)
Talking Points: What can you say? - (News & Observer)
Dewey beats Truman - (News & Observer)
Game 7: Canes 4, Devils 3 - (News & Observer)

Updated New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 28, 2009

Shanahan not thinking about his future - (Fire & Ice)
Elias looking to score for another Game 7 winner - (Fire & Ice)
Devils say they're ready to take on Canes in Game 7 - (Fire & Ice)
Salvador won't play in Game 7; Holik has sore back - (Fire & Ice)
Devils' morning skate underway - (Fire & Ice)
Vanderbeeek: Report "very inaccurate"; Lamoriello not being relieved of duties - (Fire & Ice)
David Clarkson providing New Jersey Devils with playoff grit - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils-Carolina Hurricanes: 3 things to watch - (The Star Ledger)
Carolina Hurricanes coach Paul Maurice won't rest easily just because Zach Parise hasn't scored for New Jersey Devils in last three games - (The Star Ledger)
Bryce Salvador won't play in Game 7 for New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Abbreviated morning skate for some New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils chairman Jeff Vanderbeek denies Lou Lamoriello is being relieved of business duties - (The Star Ledger)
Round 1 Game 7 Preview: Devils vs. Carolina - (In Lou We Trust)
Game 7 Preview: Devils vs. Hurricanes - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
NJD Notes 4.28: Stage set for Game 7 - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Recent NY Game 7's - (The New York Post)
Game 7 is the cool place to be on a hot day - (NHL.com)
Devils-Hurricanes Blog - (NHL.com)
Game 7 Scenarios: Breaking down potential matchups - (NHL.com)
What happens if Devils, Caps win...or if they lose... - (NHL.com)
Devils' Salvador out for Game 7 - (NHL.com)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils' Team Statistics - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils scratch injured Salvador for Game 7 - (CBC.ca)
Lou Lamoriello's Role Not in Danger - (FanHouse)
Read the original story - (SI.com)
THN.com Playoff Blog: Canes-Devils makes for great Game 7 theatre - (The Hockey News)
Devils quick notes - (Hockeybuzz.com)
Game 7: The Rock will be united - (Hockeybuzz.com)
We feel generous. - (2 man advantage)
Correspondence with Gary Bettman, as inspired by the New York Rangers - (2 man advantage)

CAROLINA HURRICANES
Will Staal shine again in Game 7?- (News & Observer)
Game 7 could be chess match- (News & Observer)
Live chat with Luke Decock- (News & Observer)
Talking Points: Kaiton's Game 7s- (News & Observer)
Brodeur set for another Game 7- (News & Observer)
TP: Brodeur on a "weird" series- (News & Observer)
Devils' Parise nervous, excited- (News & Observer)
Staal thrives with Whitney on wing- (News & Observer)
David Sinclair: Canes' Big Night - (The Pilot)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 28, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Game 7: Carolina at Devils, 7:30 p.m. - (The Bergen Record)
Report: Lou’s job shrinking - (The Bergen Record)
Devils need to turn up intensity - (The Bergen Record)
Report: Lamoriello to be relieved of business operations' responsibilities - (Fire & Ice)
Devils' Game 7 memories - (Fire & Ice)
Veteran players have to come through, but so do young ones - (Fire & Ice)
Salvador says he's ready to play; Sutter won't say if he will - (Fire & Ice)
Salvador skating with scratches - (Fire & Ice)
On this date in Devils' history...April 27 - (Fire & Ice)
Video: Previewing Game 7 between New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes - (The Star Ledger)
Zach Parise, Travis Zajac both nervous but looking to come up big for New Jersey Devils in Game 7 against Carolina Hurricanes - (The Star Ledger)
Lou Lamoriello may be relieved of business duties with New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils looking to stop Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Staal in Game 7 - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils playoff hero Mike Rupp: Least tight team will win Game 7 - (The Star Ledger)
Bryce Salvador works out with New Jersey Devils extras - (The Star Ledger)
Raissman: Rangers & Devils get cold shoulder - (The New York Daily News)
Time for slumping Devils Parise and Zajac to excel - (The New York Daily News)
Fired up Devils go for the kill - (The New York Post)
Game 7: A Series and A Season at Stake for the Devils - (In Lou We Trust)
Keys To Game Seven - (In Lou We Trust)
Get your tickets now for Game 7! - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils head home for deciding Game 7 - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Tuesday's Fan Fest starts at 5PM - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Hurricanes-Devils Preview - (FOXSports.com)
Game 7 is about the goalies - (NHL.com)
Salvador hopes to return for Devils - (NHL.com)
East Quarterfinals culminate in Game 7s Tuesday - (NHL.com)
Devils hope home ice works to their advantage - (NHL.com)
Devils, Hurricanes excited about Game 7 - (AP News)
Devils Team Report Apr 28, 2009 - (Yahoo NHL)
Brodeur missing from the Vezina Race - (The Globe and Mail)
Game 7 bonanza: Two East series set to end - (SportingNews.com)
Magic number is 7 - (Edmonton Sun)
Stanley Cup Blog New Jersey vs. Carolina - (CBC News)
Home ice favors Devils in Game 7 - (Home News Tribune)
'Canes 'Staal' Devils' plans to clinch - (Asbury Park Press)
The Ice Sheet: All Eyes on Game 7 - (fanhouse.com)
Game 7 for all the marbles - 10 burning questions - (hockeybuzz.com)

CAROLINA HURRICANES
Hurricanes need Game 7 win on road to advance - (The Herald-Sun)
Hurricanes hope for final burst in Game 7 - (Burlington Times News)
Desperate? No, it's the playoffs - (News & Observer)
Canes to go 'full throttle' - (News & Observer)
Canes flying high for Game 7 - (News & Observer)
Talking Points: Cullen's improvement opens doors - (News & Observer)
Game 7 veterans ready for another - (News & Observer)
Game 7 to be broadcast in HD - (News & Observer)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 27, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils shut down in Game 6 - (The Bergen Record)
Notes: Rusty return - (The Bergen Record)
Devils/Hurricanes: Hero, goat, bottom line - (The Bergen Record)
Langenbrunner shakes off rust in return - (Fire & Ice)
Devils come up flat and empty in chance to put away Hurricanes - (Fire & Ice)
Live post: Jokinen's 5-on-3 goal ups Canes lead to 4-0 in third - (Fire & Ice)
Complete Star-Ledger coverage of New Jersey Devils' 4-0 loss to Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6 of Eastern Conference quarterfinals - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils realizing why home ice matters with Game 7 at Prudential Center looming - (The Star Ledger)
Carolina Hurricanes' Ray Whitney comes up big at right time in 4-0 victory over New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Slideshow: Carolina Hurricanes 4, New Jersey Devils 0 in Game 6, Eastern Conference quarterfinals - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils need their best players to shine in Game 7 - (The Star Ledger)
This time there was no comeback for New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Better to lose in a rout, or on a last-second goal? - (The Star Ledger)
Carolina Hurricanes force Game 7 with 4-0 rout of New Jersey Devils in Eastern Conference quarterfinals - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils-Carolina Hurricanes: As they played - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils-Carolina Hurricanes: 3 things to watch - (The Star Ledger)
Best news for New Jersey Devils: Captain Jamie Langenbrunner is back - (The Star Ledger)
Hurricanes blank Devils, storm back to Jersey for Game 7 - (The New York Daily News)
Carolina pushes Devils into game 7 - (The New York Post)
Carolina Hurricanes Dominate Devils in Game 6, Win 4-0 - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils Postgame Video: Game 6 -- Loss to Hurricanes - (Msgnetwork)
Devils head home for deciding Game 7 - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Get your tickets now for Game 7! - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils' top line goes silent - (NHL.com)
Devils-Hurricanes Blog: Give Ward some props - (NHL.com)
Devils Team Report Apr 27, 2009 - (Yahoo NHL)
Game 7 up next after Hurricanes rout Devils 4-0 - (AP News)
Traveling with the Stars: Martin Brodeur - (USA Today)
Martin Brodeur, Cam Ward will share spotlight in Game 7 - (Boston Herald)
Staal powers Hurricanes to force Game 7 - (CBC.ca)
Series Goes to Game 7, but It's Over - (FanHouse)
Hurricanes Emphatically Force Game 7 - (FanHouse)
Darren Eliot: Staal delivers for Hurricanes in Game 6 - (SI.com)
THN.com Playoff Blog: Canes’ top line strikes devastating balance - (The Hockey News)
Devils vs. Hurricanes, Game 6 - (Interchangeable Parts)

CAROLINA HURRICANES
Time Warner customers miss some Canes action - (News & Observer)
There's another goalie in series - (News & Observer)
Staal answers the call - (News & Observer)
Devils: Series has been tight - (News & Observer)
Hurricanes force Game 7 - (News & Observer)
Maurice finds the right mix - (News & Observer)
Monday Debate: Will the Canes win Game 7? - (News & Observer)
Talking Points: Big play from Babchuk - (News & Observer)
Canes force Game 7 in New Jersey - (The Herald-Sun)
Boiling point: Hurricanes force Game 7 vs. Devils - (Burlington Times News)
Hurricanes' Whitney delivers offensive burst that takes wind out of the Devils - (Winston-Salem Journal)
Canes not done yet; series tied 3-3 - (CharlotteObserver.com)

MISCELLANEOUS
Some great words from Jim Schoenfeld - (Newsday)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 26, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Game 6: Devils at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. - (The Bergen Record)
Langenbrunner set to play - (The Bergen Record)
Will the ice be a factor tonight? - (Fire & Ice)
Langenbrunner will play tonight; Salvador won't - (Fire & Ice)
Langenbrunner, Salvador on ice for morning skate - (Fire & Ice)
Maurice "hopeful" Samsonov will play tonight - (Fire & Ice)
Hurricanes' morning skate underway; Babchuk back in? - (Fire & Ice)
On this date in Devils' history...April 26 - (Fire & Ice)
Souvenir puck eludes Brodeur - (Fire & Ice)
Langenbrunner: "I would imagine I'm playing tomorrow" - (Fire & Ice)
Langenbrunner practicing; Salvador skates early, but not practicing - (Fire & Ice)
Langenbrunner will play, Salavdor won't for New Jersey Devils in Game 6 - (The Star Ledger)
Babchuk in, Kaberle out for Carolina Hurricanes as they await New Jersey Devils and Game 6 - (The Star Ledger)
Fans embracing hockey, Carolina Hurricanes 12 years after franchise's move down south - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils coach Brent Sutter says return of captain Jamie Langenbrunner for Game 6 against Carolina Hurricanes will be game-time decision - (The Star Ledger)
Bryce Salvador will not play in Game 6, Brent Sutter says - (The Star Ledger)
Jamie Langenbrunner expects to play in Game 6 for the New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Game 6 Preview: Devils at Hurricanes - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils look to close out a close series - (The Journal News)
The Offensive Zone - (Fanball)
Jamie may return for Devils - (New York Daily News)
Langenbrunner Back for Devils - (FanHouse)
Langenbrunner expected in Game 6 lineup - (NHL.com)
Round 1 Game 6 Preview: Devils @ Carolina - (In Lou We Trust)
Shot Accuracy in the Devils-Hurricanes Series (So Far) - (In Lou We Trust)
Captain goin' for clinch - (The New York Post)
Devils: Can Jamie Langenbrunner's Return Make a Difference? - (Msgnetwork)
Devils F Langenbrunner set to return - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils-Hurricanes Preview - (FOXSports.com)
More Brodeur magic on tap for Game 6?CBC.ca - (CBC.ca)
Canes' Staal aims to improve - (Calgary Herald)

CAROLINA HURRICANES
TV finally tunes in for Devils-Canes - (CharlotteObserver.com)
Economy gets blame for smaller playoff crowds - (CharlotteObserver.com)
Carolina faces do-or-die game against New Jersey - (CharlotteObserver.com)

MISCELLANEOUS
Schoenfeld: We'll adjust without Torts - (NHL.com)
Some great words from Jim Schoenfeld - (Newsday)
Is the NY/NJ Market over-saturated with sports venues? - (NJ.com)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 19, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. - (The Bergen Record)
Langenbrunner out Games 3, 4 - (The Bergen Record)
Keys to Game 3 vs. Hurricanes - (The Bergen Record)
Devils' playoff schedule - (The Bergen Record)
New Jersey Devils refuse to panic with captain Jamie Langenbrunner out with injury - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils center John Madden shrugs off in-your-face war with Carolina's Tuomo Ruutu - (The Star Ledger)
Jamie has a Devil of an injury - (The New York Daily News)
Devils' Langenbrunner will miss key game 3 - (The New York Post)
After Game 2 Loss, Devils Have Injury and Energy Concerns - (The New York Times)
Devils: Fighting the Law of Averages - (Msgnetwork)
Langenbrunner on the shelf - (Toronto Sun)
Devils Langenbrunner out two games - (Slam)
Home ice now favors Hurricanes - (NHL.com)
Carolina no longer Candy 'Canes - (London Free Press)
Clarkson, Rupp represent Devils' playoff grit - (Home News Tribune)

CAROLINA HURRICANES
Gleason, Hurricanes soak up playoff scene - (Burlington Times News)
Defensemen can be the difference in games - (News & Observer)
Staal taking after Francis - (News & Observer)
Canes back to storm ice - (The Herald-Sun)
Canes host Devils in Game 3 showdown - (The Herald-Sun)
Hurricanes even with Devils, now head home - (Myrtle Beach Sun News)

TRENTON DEVILS
Devils Bite Back Jackals in Overtime, 3-2 - (TrentonDevils.com)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 18, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Sullivan: Parise shows he's a rock star - (The Bergen Record)
Devils are feeding off their youth - (The Bergen Record)
Friday night fright: 'Canes win in OT - (The Bergen Record)
Pandolfo shaken up - (The Bergen Record)
Power play still not producing - (Fire & Ice)
Devils still snakebit vs. Hurricanes in playoff overtime - (Fire & Ice)
Langenbrunner's status for Game 3 unknown - (Fire & Ice)
Live post: Tied 1-1 in overtime; Langenbrunner (lower-body injury) won't return - (Fire & Ice)
Game 4 Viewing Party - (Fire & Ice)
Complete Star-Ledger coverage of New Jersey Devils' 2-1 overtime loss to Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of Eastern Conference quarterfinals - (The Star Ledger)
Carolina Hurricanes coach Paul Maurice thrilled with physical style of play in Game 2 - (The Star Ledger)
Carolina Hurricanes took it to the New Jersey Devils with some physical play - (The Star Ledger)
Are New Jersey Devils in a jam without captain Jamie Langenbrunner? - (The Star Ledger)
Slideshow: Carolina Hurricanes 2, New Jersey Devils 1 (OT) in Game 2 of Eastern Conference quarterfinals - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils coach Brent Sutter says team will know more Saturday about Jamie Langenbrunner's injury - (The Star Ledger)
You Make the Call: Is it time for Bobby Holik to get back on the ice for the Devils? - (The Star Ledger)
The Hurricanes made adjustments after Game 1 -- what adjustments should the Devils make now that they've lost Game 2? - (The Star Ledger)
Jamie Langenbrunner injured as New Jersey Devils drop 2-1 overtime loss to Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2
Devils-Hurricanes, Game 2: As they played - (The Star Ledger)
Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Staal rebounds with strong Game 2 performance in 2-1 overtime victory over New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Hurricanes stun Devils in overtime - (The New York Daily News)
Devils' Langenbrunner hurt; home ice gone in OT - (The New York Post)
Series Tied: Devils Lose to Carolina in Overtime, 2-1 - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils fall short to 'Canes in overtime - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Fans rock Devils Playoff Fan Fest - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Follow Kevin Smith's blog on NHL.com - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils viewing party next Tuesday! - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils vs. Hurricanes, Game 2 - (Interchangeable Parts)
Devils Team Report Apr 18, 2009 - (Yahoo NHL)
Brodeur must capture magic of past to lift Devils - (The Ashbury Park Press)
Devils right-winger Jamie Langenbrunner injured against Canes - (Slam Hockey)
Hurricanes knew they had 'the stuff' to even series - (cbc.ca)
Kaberle makes a difference in return - (NHL.com)
Langenbrunner's status for Game 3 uncertain - (NHL.com)
THN.com Playoff Blog: Supporting casts shaping series for Canes, Pens - (The Hockey News)

CAROLINA HURRICANES
Sutters meet again in playoffs - (News & Observer)
Carolina ties series with win - (CharlotteObserver.com)

TRENTON DEVILS
Jackals can end it tonight at home - (PressConnects.com)