New Jersey Devils News and notes, September 22, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Center Mike Swift no longer in awe as he competes for a job with Devils - (Fire & Ice)
Enforcer Andrew Peters determined to make NJ Devils' roster - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils will choose between keeping Andy Greene or Cory Murphy - (The Star Ledger)
Bluelines: Kevin Weekes' New Career in TV - (Msgnetwork)
2009-10 Team Preview: New Jersey Devils - (ESPN.com)
On the hot seat - (Sportsnet.ca); Brian Rolston

AROUND THE NHL
4 Playoff Teams 4 Years In A Row? Yep, It's Gonna Happen Again! - (FanIQ)

MISCELLANEOUS
Pats get star defencemen back - (Regina Leader-Post); Matt Delahey

New Jersey Devils News and notes, July 21, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Goaltender Kevin Weekes likely won't be back with Devils - (Fire & Ice)
It looks like Zajac and Devils will go to arbitration on Friday - (Fire & Ice)
With no agreement in sight, NJ Devils center Travis Zajac headed for arbitration hearing - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils defenseman Jay Leach married over weekend - (The Star Ledger)
Right Now, Who Do You Want as the New Jersey Devils 7th Defenseman? - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils Superfan auditions August 2nd - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
WATCH: Patrice Cormier - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
WATCH: Matt Corrente - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
WATCH: Harry Young - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
2009 Available Free Agents - (NHL.com)

AROUND THE NHL
Team Canada's NHL'ers plan on ignoring PA's warnings about Olympic orientation camp participation - (Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, July 13, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Will the Devils finally name a head coach this week? - (Fire & Ice)
Devils' Development Camp roster - (Fire & Ice)
Travis Zajac's arbitration hearing set for July 24 - (Fire & Ice)
Devils sign goaltender Yann Danis; Lamoriello doesn't rule out Weekes' return - (Fire & Ice)
Jeff Frazee, Rod Pelley among players who will attend New Jersey Devils rookie camp - (The Star Ledger)
General manager Lou Lamoriello says New Jersey Devils won't name a head coach before next week; Brendan Shanahan still on team's radar - (The Star Ledger)
Former Islanders goalie Yann Danis signed by New Jersey Devils; Kevin Weekes not completely out of the picture - (The Star Ledger)
Devils bring in Danis - (The New York Post)
The Devil You Know or the Devils You Don't: Second Line Center Thoughts - (In Lou We Trust)
New Jersey Devils Prospect Development Camp Roster Announced - (In Lou We Trust)
Official: New Jersey Devils Sign Yann Danis - (In Lou We Trust)
The Maven Responds (7/11) - (Msgnetwork)
Devils sign goaltender Yann Danis - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils add goaltender, forward in separate moves - (AP News)
The Straight Edge: One, but not done - (The Hockey News); Patrick Davis
Hell's Bells: New Jersey's Offseason and a Look at 2009-2010 - (bleacherreport.com)
Guess we have to retire the Weekes Laser - (2 man advantage)
Behind The Scenes With The Devils - (Interchangeable Parts)

LOWELL DEVILS
AHL Board of governors conclude meeting - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)

AROUND THE NHL
2009 Available Free Agents - (NHL.com)
Numerous free agents still available - (National Post)

MISCELLANEOUS
Morris Briefs - (Dailyrecord.com); Bruce Driver
Langenbrunner wins Cloquet Invitational - (Duluth News Tribune)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, July 8, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
*Claude Lemieux retires again - (Fire & Ice)
*Former New Jersey Devils winger Claude Lemieux retires at 44 - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils' rookie camp to begin on Monday - (The Star Ledger)
From Lowell and Abroad, Who Wants to be a New Jersey Devil? - (In Lou We Trust)
Hockey Rumor Buzz Volume 5: Devils In Hot Pursuit Of Afinogenov and Kotalik - (Bleacher Report)

AROUND THE NHL
Best of the remaining free agents - (NHL.com)

MISCELLANEOUS
*Verizon Takes Cablevision HD Dispute to FCC - (Wall Street Journal)
Cablevision, it said, has refused to sell the HD rights to local coverage of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils ...
*Northerner Sullivan happy in the South - (The North Bay Nugget)
Former Sioux Goren helps take on autism - (Grand Forks Herald), Travis Zajac
Elizabeth Margles - (Globe and Mail), Kevin Weekes (citation)
Gionta happy to join Canadians - (News 10NBC)
Organizers teeing up annual ALS dinner/golf - (Trail Rossland News); Ex-Devils' coach Tom McVie
Oilers give Chabot 'a chance' - (Faceoff.com) Frédéric Chabot, drafted by the New Jersey Devils in 1986

New Jersey Devils News and notes, July 3, 2009

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NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devs embark on youth movement - (The Bergen Record)
Devils cite seat problems at arena - (The Bergen Record)
Slow day for Devils and NHL - (Fire & Ice)
Pikkarainen was signed to play in New Jersey - (Fire & Ice)
Devils say seats at Prudential Center don't meet specifications - (Fire & Ice)
Devils don't make any major moves - (The New York Post)
Why the New Jersey Devils will have a Different Look in 2009-2010 - and what should be done next - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils Team Report Jul 3, 2009 - (Yahoo NHL)
Questions Are Getting Answered for the New Jersey Devils, but Many Still Remain - (Bleacher Report)
The New Jersey Devils Get Screwed Over in Free Agency - (Bleacher Report)
Social networking sites help sports figures stay in touch with fans - (Boston Globe); Kevin Weekes
Why don’t you take a seat? - (2manadvantage.com)
Maybe? Maybe? - (2manadvantage.com)

AROUND THE NHL
THN.com Blog: UFA overspending here to stay - (The Hockey News)

MISCELLANEOUS
Gomez Trade Reax: Rangers drain the poison, Habs get fleeced - (Yahoo NHL)
Ex-Devils Gionta, Gomez reunite - (ESPN.com)
Gionta happy to join Gomez, Canadiens - (National Post)
Habs GM Gainey reunites old pals Gionta, Gomez - (Montreal Gazette)
The New Face of the Montreal Canadiens. - (Bleacher Report)
Bob Gainey also traded Christopher Higgins to the New Jersey Devils for Brian Gionta before July 1st. A total of five new players in only a couple of days, ...That's what we call free agency frenzy!?

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

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

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

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

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

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 3-4, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Ride the Devils' Train to Trenton to celebrate "Martin Brodeur Day" on June 18 - (Fire & Ice)
New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello won't reveal whether he is searching for a coach in case Brent Sutter steps down - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils will celebrate Martin Brodeur Day with 'Train to Trenton' - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils goalie Kevin Weekes to appear in New York as part of Hockey Is For Everyone program - (The Star Ledger)
Madden in Devils' limbo - (The New York Post)
Free Agent Defensemen & the Devils: Dennis Seidenberg - (In Lou We Trust)
FA Defensemen & the Devils: Paul Mara & Dmitri Kalinin - (In Lou We Trust)
More Playoff Notes, Quotes and Anecdotes - (Msgnetwork)
NJD TV: Hockey drills with Driver - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Weekes, Feaster on NHL Live! from 12 to 2 ET - (NHL.com)
Picking top 3 all-time goalies in Final easy as 1 2 3 - (NHL.com)
Lou Lamoriello Evaluating Future as New Jersey Devils GM - (Bleacher Report)
Devils re-sign forward Letourneau-Leblond - (hockeybuzz.com)
Take the day off on June 18th to celebrate Martin Brodeur Day! - (hockeybuzz.com)
Hav-e-lid, will travel (to Sweden) - (Examiner.com)

MISCELLANEOUS
All's quiet in Calgary - (Edmonton Sun)
20 games and counting for Vikings - (Pioneer Press); Jacques Lemaire as Devils' coach in case Sutter leaves
Ray Scapinello has plenty of stories from 33 years as NHL linesman - (Caledon Citizen) Scapinello about the Schoenfeld/Koharski incident
Osgood Is One Of The Best In The Playoffs - (Bleacher Report); Marting Brodeur
Stanley Cup Finals: No one should anyone be surprised that Detroit is dominating Pittsburgh - (The Queensberry Rules); Devils compared to Detroit

Updated New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 21, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Lamoriello: Weekes out "indefinitely" - (Fire & Ice)
Devils looking to go up 3-1 in series with Hurricanes - (Fire & Ice)
Devils holding full morning skate at RBC Center - (Fire & Ice)
This date in Devils' history...April 21 - (Fire & Ice)
Looks like Hurricanes will insert Seidenberg - (Fire & Ice)
Weekes progressing in recovery - (Fire & Ice)
Are the Carolina Hurricanes getting desperate in playoff series with New Jersey Devils? - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils goalie Kevin Weekes, still unable to skate with knee injury, out indefinitely - (The Star Ledger)
Round 1 Game 4 Preview: Devils @ Carolina - (In Lou We Trust)
Game 4 Preview: Devils at Hurricanes - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils viewing party... TONIGHT! - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Six days of playoffs with more to come - (NHL.com)
Devils-Hurricanes Blog: A Q&A with Clarkson - (NHL.com)
Maurice planning changes for Game 4 - (NHL.com)
Parise, Zajac come of age for Devils - (CBC.ca)
Woo Rants: 94 Nevermore! And Game 4 preview - (Hockeybuzz.com)

CAROLINA HURRICANES
Youthful energy is what it's all about - (Herald News)
Zach becomes a Rock star - (Herald News)
Hurricanes vs. Devils Game 4 — BEEP BEEP - (850 The Buzz)
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils - (Raleigh Chronicle)
Hurricanes aim to take turn holding a lead - (Burlington Times News)
Hurricanes look to tie things up Tuesday - (News14.com)

LOWELL DEVILS
2009-10 Lowell Devils Season Tickets - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)