New Jersey Devils News and Notes, Dec 12-14, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils notes: Big night for Niclas Bergfors - (The Bergen Record)
Patrik Elias scores No. 300 in Devils' win - (The Bergen Record)
Andy Greene steps up for Devils - (The Bergen Record)
Devils notes: Unsatisfying first goal for Dean McAmmond - (The Bergen Record)
Ex-Devil Clemmensen steals show - (The Bergen Record)
Brodeur’s pokecheck halts Flyers’ comeback; Devils’ adjustment pays off - (Fire & Ice)
Brodeur disappointed to give up Giroux’s goal, but not thinking about shutout record - (Fire & Ice)
Big nights for Patrik Elias and Niclas Bergfors - (Fire & Ice)
Live post: Two goals apiece for Bergfors and Elias (including 300th) in 4-1 Devils’ win - (Fire & Ice)
Brodeur to start in net against Flyers - (Fire & Ice)
Reminder: Devils Alunni vs. Jersey City Police Department in DiNardo Memorial hockey game on Sunday - (Fire & Ice)
Unsatisfying first for McAmmond; Why did Lemaire wait so long to pull the goalie? - (Fire & Ice)
Clemmensen savors win over Devils - (Fire & Ice)
Zubrus’ kneecap improving; Lemaire mum on Saturday’s starting goaltender - (Fire & Ice)
Live post: Panthers win 4-2 - (Fire & Ice)
NJ Devils could get defenseman Paul Martin back by Christmas - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils notebook: Niclas Bergfors' brother got to see his two-goal game - (The Star Ledger)
Does NJ Devils rookie Niclas Bergfors have the potential to be an elite player? - (The Star Ledger)
Patrik Elias scores 300th and 301st goals in NJ Devils' 4-1 win over Philadelphia Flyers - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils-Philadelphia Flyers: As they played - (The Star Ledger)
Martin Brodeur in net for NJ Devils; Patrik Elias still looking to break out - (The Star Ledger)
Eleven years after end of career, former Devils defenseman Viacheslav Fetisov skates for Moscow team at age of 51 - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils must bounce back against Philadelphia Flyers - (The Star Ledger)
Martin Brodeur outdueled by former backup Scott Clemmensen as NJ Devils fall to Florida Panthers, 4-2 - (The Star Ledger)
Tough bloody night for NJ Devils defenseman Andy Greene - (The Star Ledger)
NJ Devils-Florida Panthers: As they played - (The Star Ledger)
Andy Greene's secret to success? NJ Devils coach Jacques Lemaire likes him - (The Star Ledger)
Scott Clemmensen: It's going to be weird facing NJ Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Scott Clemmensen will face former NJ Devils teammates - (The Star Ledger)
Durable Brodeur set to net another record - (The New York Post)
Elias reaches 300 goals; Devils beat Flyers, 4-1 - (The New York Post)
Devils' benefit to honor fallen detective - (The New York Post)
Devil spawn shuts down former team - (The New York Post)
Ex-Devil savior not bitter about exit - (The New York Post)
NJ Devils & Atlantic Division Weekly Snapshot: 12/13 - 12/19 - (In Lou We Trust)
Patrik Elias Scored 300th & 301st Career Goals in New Jersey Devils' Win over Philadelphia Flyers, 4-1 - (In Lou We Trust)
Game #31 - Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers - (In Lou We Trust)
Game 31 Preview: New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers - 12/12/2009 - (In Lou We Trust)
Reviewing My 2009-10 Expectations for New Jersey Devils Defensemen and Goaltenders - (In Lou We Trust)
Florida Panthers Played 60 Minutes, Defeated a New Jersey Devils Team Who Did Not, 4-2 - (In Lou We Trust)
Watch Postgame Reaction - (Msgnetwork)
Cangy: Greene Quiets All Critics - (Msgnetwork)
NJD Notes 12.12: Lemaire on parity, Flyers - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Elias nets 300th career goal in Devils' 4-1 win (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Panthers 4, Devils 2 (NewJerseyDevils.com)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils' players stats - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils Team Report - (Yahoo NHL)
Two more stories about the connections linking New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur and Red Wings legend Terry Sawchuk - (Mlive)
Linked through time: Martin Brodeur & Terry Sawchuk - (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
The Devils are reloaded - (hockeybuzz.com)
A Devils of a time Florida first, now the Flyers - (hockeybuzz.com)
Niclas Bergfors Adds to Flyers Misery - (fanhouse.com)
Our Thoughts About… - (Interchangeable Parts)
Devils vs. Panthers, 12/11/09 - (Interchangeable Parts)

LOWELL DEVILS
Devils Fend Off Monarchs, 3-2 - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Devils Blanked By Bruins, 3-0 - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
5 Burning questions: Nathan Perkovich - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Quick-starting Devils edge Monarchs - (UnionLeader.com)
Walter, Devils top Manchester - (The Lowell Sun)
35 shots, 0 goals for Devils - (The Lowell Sun)

TRENTON DEVILS
S.C. Stings Trenton Early and Often in 7-2 Win - (TrentonDevils.com)
Rays Fight Back for 4-1 Victory - (TrentonDevils.com)
Caruso's Splendid Homecoming Lifts Devils, 4-3, in Gwinnett - (TrentonDevils.com)
Week 8 Highlighted By Last Minute Comeback - (TrentonDevils.com)
Nagy building offensive game with Trenton - (Hockey's Future)

AROUND THE NHL
Overtime points are ruining the NHL - (EndScore)

MISCELLANEOUS
Ex-Devil Clemmensen steals show - (The Bergen Record)
The Morning Skate: The Forgotten Miracle of 1960 - (The New York Times)
U-18s stop in Williamstown - (Berkshire Eagle); Kurt Kleinendorst
DiNardo charity hockey game raises over $70K for children's trust fund - (NJ.com)
MarcAnthony DiNardo Memorial Hockey Game - (NJ.com)
Legendary goalie Terry Sawchuk exemplified tragic greatness - (Canada.com)
Hockey legends sign in - (Kelowna.com); Cheevers on Marty
Spitfires win shootout duel - (Windsor Star); Adam Henrique
Terry Sawchuk: The First King - (Ottawa Citizen)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, October 19, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Even NJ Devils' top line wasn't exempt from Jacques Lemaire's juggling - (The Star Ledger)
Devils try line dancing - (The New York Post)
Devils end home hex; top Hurricanes 2-0 - (The New York Post)
NJ Devils & Atlantic Division Weekly Snapshot: 10/18 - 10/24 - (In Lou We Trust)
The Maven Responds (10/17) - (Msgnetwork)
Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
New Jersey Devils' Stats - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils Team Report - (Yahoo NHL)
Brodeur within 1 of tying shutout record - (Yahoo NHL)
Like Cream Rising, Brodeur Stops Canes - (fanhouse.com)
Devils baffle Canes - (News & Observer)
Devils notes... - (hockeybuzz.com)
Our Latest Trip To The Rawk, In Photos - (Interchangeable Parts)

LOWELL DEVILS
Sestito (4 goals) has night to remember in Lowell win - (The Lowell Sun)

TRENTON DEVILS
Devils Shut Out by Wings - (TrentonDevils.com)
T-Devils fall on opening night - (The Trentonian)
T-Devils' Akeson leads by example - (The Trentonian)

AROUND THE NHL
Rangers the surprise of the East - (The Globe and Mail)
100 facts to know about first 100 NHL games - (NHL.com)
THN.com Blog: Attendance woes a serious concern - (The Hockey News)
Leafs’ Slump Could Have Olympic Fallout - (The New York Times)

MISCELLANEOUS
Cox: Leafs should go after Shanahan - (The Toronto Star)
Clemmensen gets off to winning start - (MiamiHerald.com)
The Muse presents: The NHL backup goaltender hall of fame - (The Muse), Chris Terreri

New Jersey Devils News and notes, October 11, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils notes - (The Bergen Record)
Devils enjoying trip to Florida
Devils’ power play comes through; Zajac stays hot - (Fire & Ice)
Devils finding their way on the road
Shanahan’s contract has been terminated, now a UFA
Live post: Clarkson’s PPG gives Devils 3-2 win over Panthers
Clemmensen back in Florida after whirlwind tour
Optional morning skate today; Looks like Leblond will play
Clemmensen lone Panther skating this morning
Game 4: NJ Devils 3, Florida Panthers 2 - (The Star Ledger)
Slideshow: NJ Devils 3, Florida Panthers 2
2-2 NJ Devils showing some resiliency
NJ Devils defenseman Bryce Salvador avoids potentially serious injury
NJ Devils edge Florida Panthers, 3-2, as road success continues
Brendan Shanahan a free agent, contract is terminated by NJ Devils
NJ Devils-Florida Panthers: As they played
Leblond will make season debut for NJ Devils against Panthers
Looking for more offense, NJ Devils will use rookies Matt Halischuk and Niclas Bergfors on same line
Panthers goalie Scott Clemmensen won't start against former NJ Devils teammates
Devils have even more fun in Florida - (The New York Post)
New Jersey Devils Out-Shoot and Out-Score Florida Panthers to Win 3-2 - (In Lou We Trust)
Game #4 of 82 Game Thread - Devils at Florida Panthers
Game 4 Preview: New Jersey Devils @ Florida Panthers - 10/10/2009
Devils win in Sunrise - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
October 11 Devils Team Report - (Yahoo NHL)
Clarkson Powers Devils Past Panthers - (AHN)
Sunrise, sunset: Florida Panthers lose home opener - (.miamiherald.com)
For Florida Panthers goaltender Tomas Vokoun, the shots keep coming
Stormy start doesn't signal end of the Panthers' playoff drought

LOWELL DEVILS
Devils Rally Ends With 5-4 Loss to Sharks - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Devils' home opener spoiled - (The Lowell Sun)

AROUND THE NHL
The Red Line: Slow starts by star goaltenders mean nothing in NHL marathon - (The Gazette)

MISCELLANEOUS
Back to together, again - (Minneapolis Star Tribune); Paul Martin
The Nobel Peace Prize, or the World Series? - (Subway Squawkers)
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Florida Panthers' ownership, league economics - (The Business of Sports)

Updated New Jersey Devils News and notes, September 23, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Chance for young players to shine in tonight's exhibition against the Islanders - (Fire & Ice)
Devils' morning skate underway at Prudential Center - (Fire & Ice)
Pat Burns hopes health will allow him to scout for NJ Devils this season - (The Star Ledger)
Burns says he could have been Devils coach - (The New York Post)
New Jersey Devils @ New York Islanders - Preseason Game #2 Preview - (In Lou We Trust)
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders - 9/23 Pre-season Game Thread - (In Lou We Trust)
30 Teams In 30 Days: Grinding it out with Lemaire - (TSN.ca)
Sept. 23 - Morning skate - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Training Camp: Shanahan - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Training Camp: Clarkson - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
CrashtheCrease.com We lay it all on the goal line. :: New Jersey Devils season preview - (CrashtheCrease.com)
THN.com Blog: Atlantic Division preview - (The Hockey News)
THN.com Top 10: Backup goalies - (The Hockey News); Yann Danis, New Jersey and Scott Clemmensen

AROUND THE NHL
Tavares ready for Long Island debut Wednesday - (NHL.com)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, July 27, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Oilers Shouldn't Be Hot for Heatley - (The New York Post); Brodeur in the middle of the article
Win #552: My Favorite Moment of the 2008-09 New Jersey Devils Season - (In Lou We Trust)
Replacing Brian Gionta: Can Brian Rolston Do it in 2009-10? - (In Lou We Trust)
Does Paul Martin have a Future as a New Jersey Devil beyond 2010? - (In Lou We Trust)
The Maven Responds (7/25) - (Msgnetwork)
The Maven Responds (7/24) - (Msgnetwork)
Work underway on Championship Plaza - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Watch the Devils' best of 2008-09 - (NHL.com)
Talking Hockey On A Lazy Summer Afternoon - (Interchangeable Parts)

MISCELLANEOUS
Knuble, Scuderi could have major impact - (NHL.com); John Madden
Read the original story - (Calgary Sun)
Finding work not easy for 2nd-tier goalies - (CBC News); Scott Clemmensen
New coach a relief for reeling center - (ESPN.com)

Updated New Jersey Devils News and notes, July 2, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils say seats at Prudential Center don't meet standards - (The Bergen Record)
Devils top local finisher in ESPN the Magazine team rankings - (Fire & Ice)
And the Devils sign...Ilkka Pikkarainen - (Fire & Ice)
Brodeur invited to Canadian Olympic men's hockey orientation camp (updated with full roster) - (Fire & Ice)
Looking ahead and looking back after a memorable July 1, 2009 - (Fire & Ice)
Hockey Canada invites New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur to Olympic orientation camp in Calgary - (The Star Ledger)
Finnish forward Ilkka Pikkarainen signed by New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
OFFICIAL: New Jersey Devils Sign Ilkka Pikkarainen - (In Lou We Trust)
Brodeur invited to Olympic camp - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils sign F Ilkka Pikkarainen - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Deja vu all over again in Devilsland... my two cents. - (Hockeybuzz.com)
Free Agent Splash - Ilkka Pikkarainen ! - (Hockeybuzz.com)
Lou knows best - (Hockeybuzz.com)
DEVILS MAKE A SIGNING!!!!!!!!! - (2 man advantage)

AROUND THE NHL
2009 free agent deals - (FOXSports.com)
THN.com Blog: UFA Day 1 winners and losers - (The Hockey News)



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NEW JERSEY DEVILS
End of an era: Devils lose Gionta, Madden - (The Bergen Record)
Lamoriello: Devils on the verge of signing a mystery player - (Fire & Ice)
Gionta and Madden bid farewell to New Jersey - (Fire & Ice)
Devils will have different look next season - (Fire & Ice)
John Madden signs one-year, $2.75 million contract with Chicago (updated with quotes) - (Fire & Ice)
Brian Gionta signs with Canadiens; Devils moving on - (Fire & Ice)
Gionta involved in "intense talks" and getting "close" to a deal - (Fire & Ice)
Clemmensen makes most of opportunity and signs with Florida - (Fire & Ice)
Rupp excited to join Stanley Cup champion Penguins - (Fire & Ice)
Rupp signs two-year deal with Penguins - (Fire & Ice)
Scott Clemmensen signs with Florida Panthers - (Fire & Ice)
Greene happy to remain a Devil - (Fire & Ice)
Gionta still going through offers - (Fire & Ice)
Devils re-sign Andy Greene to two-year deal for $1.475 million - (Fire & Ice)
What will the Devils do? We'll soon find out - (Fire & Ice)
New Jersey Devils GM Lou Lamoriello: This is not a sad day - (The Star Ledger)
NHL teams more prudent in free agency - (The Star Ledger)
On active opening day of free agency, New Jersey Devils let Brian Gionta and John Madden walk - (The Star Ledger)
This was a day that will long be remembered in New Jersey Devils history - (The Star Ledger)
Saying it was time for a change, John Madden signs one-year, $2.75 million deal with Chicago Blackhawks as New Jersey Devils lose another veteran - (The Star Ledger)
John Madden won't be re-signing with New Jersey Devils; Brian Gionta signs with Montreal Canadiens - (The Star Ledger)
Jeff Frazee could be New Jersey Devils' backup goalie; John Madden and Brian Gionta appear to be out of the picture - (The Star Ledger)
Mike Rupp leaves New Jersey Devils to sign two-year, $1.65 million contract with Pittsburgh Penguins - (The Star Ledger)
Former New Jersey Devils goalie Scott Clemmensen signs three-year, $3.6 million deal with Florida Panthers - (The Star Ledger)
Andy Greene re-signs with New Jersey Devils for two years, $1.475 million - (The Star Ledger)
Devils lose Gionta, Madden - (The New York Daily News)
Devils lose Gionta, Madden - (The New York Post)
Clemmensen, Rupp move on; Greene stays with Devils - (The New York Post)
2009 NHL Free Agency Day 1: New Jersey Devils Recap (Updated Twice Now) - (In Lou We Trust)
OFFICIAL: New Jersey Devils Re-Sign Andy Greene - $1.475 million for 2 Years - (In Lou We Trust)
2009 NHL Free Agency: Open Thread for Devils & NHL - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils Minus Clemmensen: Goalie Signs with Panthers - (Msgnetwork)
Devils re-sign D Andy Greene - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
MSG + honors Elias, Brodeur records - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
2 Man Advantage Free Agent Signing Day Happy Fun Time & Box Social 2009! - (2 man advantage)

AROUND THE NHL
NHL free agents: 2009 class - (Yahoo NHL)
Lots of free-agent talent still available - (NHL.com)
The Hockey News Free Agent Tracker - (The Hockey News)

MISCELLANEOUS
Habs add Cammalleri, Gionta - (The Globe and Mail)
Gionta signs 5-year deal with Montreal Canadiens - (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)

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, May 2, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Clemmensen added to Team USA - (Fire & Ice)
Sutter snubbed as Jack Adams finalist - (Fire & Ice)
Taking care of business at home key in first round - (NHL.com)
Devils' Sutter still steamed over loss - (Boston Globe)
General manager Lou Lamoriello begins the process of fixing New Jersey Devils' problems - (The Star Ledger)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 8, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m - (The Bergen Record)
Brodeur fine-tuning rough edges - (The Bergen Record)
Elias, Leblond will play tonight; Rupp, Holik to sit - (Fire & Ice)
Elias skating; Leblond called up from Lowell - (Fire & Ice)
Sutter believes Brodeur will be ready for playoffs - (Fire & Ice)
Elias going to Ottawa; might play Thursday - (Fire & Ice)
No Elias, Havelid again today - (Fire & Ice)
Patrik Elias and Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond will both play for New Jersey Devils against Ottawa Senators; Bobby Holik and Mike Rupp to sit - (The Star Ledger)
Tough guy Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond recalled by New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Martin Brodeur 'less in a rhythm' as playoffs approach for New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Devils post-practice report: Patrik Elias making the trip to Ottawa, Niclas Havelid staying home - (The Star Ledger)
Devils practice report: Elias, Havelid still missing - (The Star Ledger)
Devils can clinch division - (The New York Post)
Game 81: Devils @ Ottawa Senators - (In Lou We Trust)
Martin Brodeur is Not Tired - (In Lou We Trust)
Atlantic Division Snapshot 4/9 - 4/13 - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils eye division title tonight vs. Sens - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Trenton Devils open playoffs this Friday - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils-Senators Preview - (FOXSports.com)
If the Cup Playoffs started today... - (NHL.com)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils' Team Statistics - (Yahoo NHL)
Senators go with Auld for last home game - (Ottawa Citizen)
Auld makes his case to stay - (Ottawa Citizen)
Clemmensen misses his own Bobblehead Night - (National Post)
Players applaud coach's new deal - (Ottawa Sun)

LOWELL DEVILS
Devils Upended by Bruins, 5-2 - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Rask up to the task of halting the Devils - (The Lowell Sun)

TRENTON DEVILS
Trenton's Kowalsky wins ECHL coach of year - (TrentonDevils.com)
ECHL coach of the year blown away by honour - (Simcoe Reformer)

AROUND THE NHL
A Sixth Seed Would Be Perfect for the Pittsburgh Penguins - (Bleacher Report)
NHL Playoffs Coming Soon: 10 Stories To Watch For - (Bleacher Report)
Now that the Pens are in the playoffs for sure, who will they see ... - (PensBurgh)

MISCELLANEOUS
Northeast: Team USA wise to select Wilson - (NHL.com)
Arnott has evolved into true leader - (NHL.com)
Miami hockey ready for Frozen 4 - (Cincinnati.com)former redhawk Andy Greene
Wadena has two local ties to Frozen Four - (Wadena Pioneer Journal) Mike Peluso

New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 6, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Mood drastically different as New Jersey Devils break slump with two victories - (The Star Ledger)
After two straight wins, New Jersey Devils get Sunday off - (The Star Ledger)
Elias status in doubt - (The New York Post)
Devils Solid in Back-to-Backs This Season - (In Lou We Trust)
If the Cup Playoffs started today... - (NHL.com)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils' players stats - (Yahoo NHL)
Skidding to playoffs, Devils a riddle even Brodeur... - (cbssports.com)
NHL Playoff Push: Older Teams Are Looking Tired - (Bleacher Report)
Two years at HockeyBuzz.com! - (hockeybuzz.com)
Prospect News - Cormier was recently named top QMJHL prospect at HF - (hockeybuzz.com)
Fittingly, Clemmensen's Back in Jersey - (fanhouse.com)

LOWELL DEVILS
Devils’ PP Leads Way Over Wolf Pack, 4-3 - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Devils win game, but lose shot at playoffs - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
AHL Notebook: Clemmensen named Devils' Masterton nominee - (The Gazette)

AROUND THE NHL
Sutter reunion set for Calgary? - (Edmonton Sun)
'Changed man' hampering Rangers' playoff drive - (London Free Press)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 5, 2009

New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 5, 2009
NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils notes: Weekes out 2-3 weeks - (The Bergen Record)
Devils take another step forward - (The Bergen Record)
Devils will open first round of the playoffs at home - (Fire & Ice)
Parise apologizes to Miller; Langenbrunner gunning for 30 - (Fire & Ice)
Devils one point away from clinching Atlantic after holding for 3-2 win in Buffalo - (Fire & Ice)
Live blog: Devils up 3-0 in third; Tellqvist replaced Miller - (Fire & Ice)
Clemmensen happy to be back; Sutter plans for Brodeur to play remaining games - (Fire & Ice)
Weekes out 2-3 weeks; Havelid out tonight with "lower-body soreness" - (Fire & Ice)
It's official, Clemmensen recalled from Lowell - (Fire & Ice)
Photo slideshow: Devils 3, Buffalo Sabres 2 - (The Star Ledger)
The Aud in Buffalo nearing a sad end - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur gave refs a piece of his mind - (The Star Ledger)
Very quietly, New Jersey Devils captain Jamie Langenbrunner closes in on 30 goals - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils defeat Buffalo Sabres, 3-2, for second straight win - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils-Buffalo Sabres: As they played - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils-Buffalo Sabres: 3 things to watch - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils goalie Scott Clemmensen: Sean Avery is going to hurt someone - (The Star Ledger)
Scott Clemmensen on not being traded by New Jersey Devils: I wasn't totally crushed by that - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils goalie Kevin Weekes expected to be sidelined 2-3 weeks with knee injury; Niclas Havelid ailing - (The Star Ledger)
Scott Clemmensen rejoins New Jersey Devils in place of injured Kevin Weekes - (The Star Ledger)
Brodeur propels Devils past Sabres - (The New York Daily News)
Frozen Four-bound RedHawks owe a debt to Devils' Greene - (The New York Daily News)
Brodeur saves day, ends Devs' road losing streak - (The New York Post)
Devils Hold On in Buffalo to Win 3-2 - (In Lou We Trust)
Game 79 GameThread: Devils @ Buffalo Sabres - (In Lou We Trust)
Game 79 Preview: Devils @ Buffalo Sabres - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils Postgame Video: Win over Sabres - (Msgnetwork)
Devils Team Report Apr 5, 2009 - (Yahoo NHL)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils' Team Statistics - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils @ Sabres, 04/04/09 - (Interchangeable Parts)
Devils top Buffalo for back-to-back wins - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Brodeur plenty satisfied with a win - (Buffalo News)
Playoff matchup speculation starts - (The Gazette (Montreal))

LOWELL DEVILS
Springfield Falcons @ Lowell devils - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Loss crushes Devils' playoff hopes - (The Lowell Sun)

TRENTON DEVILS
Devils Pound Nailers, 6-0 - (TrentonDevils.com)

AROUND THE NHL
THN.com Blog: Who will get into the playoffs – and who won't - (The Hockey News)
Playoff spots far from settled - (Cherry Hill Courier Post)

MISCELLANEOUS
Big Apple's bad apple Avery causes stir with stick - (Canoe.ca)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, March 28, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Road still not kind to Devils - (The Bergen Record)
Gulitti: Marty vs. Avery? Sid vs. Alex - (The Bergen Record)
Notes: Brodeur's day April 3 - (The Bergen Record)
Elias not sick, tired anymore - (The Bergen Record)
Up next: Devils at Hurricanes - (The Bergen Record)
Carolina at Devils, 7 p.m. - (The Bergen Record)
Brodeur expects to play vs. Canes; Penalty kill gets a lot of work - (Fire & Ice)
Devils fall short in overtime in Chicago - (Fire & Ice)
Live blog: Devils and Blackhawks tied at 2-2 heading to overtime - (Fire & Ice)
Sutter has fond memories of Chicago - (Fire & Ice)
White excited to return - (Fire & Ice)
Devils to honor Brodeur on April 3 - (Fire & Ice)
Greene says he's OK to play, but won't tonight - (Fire & Ice)
Looks like White will play tonight - (Fire & Ice)
Zach Parise breaks John MacLean's New Jersey Devils shots record - (The Star Ledger)
Game 74: Chicago Blackhawks 3, New Jersey Devils 2 (OT) - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils struggling on road - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils earn point in 3-2 overtime loss to Chicago Blackhawks - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils-Chicago Blackhawks: As they played - (The Star Ledger)
Colin White anxious to get back in New Jersey Devils' lineup - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils-Chicago Blackhawks: 3 things to watch - (The Star Ledger)
Martin Brodeur will be honored by New Jersey Devils April 3 - (The Star Ledger)
Colin White likely to return to New Jersey Devils lineup against Blackhawks - (The Star Ledger)
Blackhawks drop Devils in overtime - (The New York Daily News)
OT loss in Chicago drops Devils in East - (The New York Post)
For offense, Devils hop on the Z line - (The New York Post)
Game 75 Preview: Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils Lose in Overtime to Chicago, 3-2 - (In Lou We Trust)
Game 74 GameThread: Devils @ Chicago Blackhawks - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils Postgame Video: Loss to Blackhawks - (Msgnetwork)
Devils fall to Blackhawks in overtime - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils to honor Brodeur on April 3 - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Hurricanes-Devils Preview - (FOXSports.com)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils' Team Statistics - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils Team Report Mar 28, 2009 - (Yahoo NHL)
At last, Jersey joys - (Chicago Sun-Times)
Passion? Yes! Staged celebrations? No! - (NHL.com); Scott Clemmensen
Guerin goes from expendable to dependable - (NHL.com); Marty Brodeur
Chillin' with ... Johnny Oduya - (NHL.com)
Scott Clemmensen reflects on this year's NHL success from the AHL - (NHL.com)
If the Cup Playoffs started today... - (NHL.com)
Chicago Blackhawks' checking line getting job done - (Chicago Tribune)
Devils @ Blackhawks, 3/27/09 - (Interchangeable Parts)

LOWELL DEVILS
Devils Drop 3-2 Decision To Pirates - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Devils Summary - (The Lowell Sun)
Devils beaten on road - (The Lowell Sun)

TRENTON DEVILS
Castonguay Saves the Day in 4-3 Overtime Win Over Dayton - (TrentonDevils.com)

AROUND THE NHL
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly New York Rangers - (Bleacher Report); about the possibility of a Rangers-Devils matchup.

MISCELLANEOUS
Red Wings' Brian Rafalski on a scoring surge - (MLive.com)
Koharski deserves more than a doughnut memory - (Vancouver Sun)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, March 25, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
He stands alone - (Sportnet.ca); Brodeur
Devils clinch playoff spot - (The Bergen Record)
Devils in playoffs for 12th consecutive season - (Fire & Ice)
Patrik Elias expects to play in Chicago; New Jersey Devils have clinched a playoff spot - (The Star Ledger)
Coach Brent Sutter agrees Scott Clemmensen was New Jersey Devils' Unsung Hero - (The Star Ledger)
Why the mini vacation for New Jersey Devils? Coach Brent Sutter says they 'hit a wall' - (The Star Ledger)
Atlantic Division Snapshot 3/26 - 4/1 - (In Lou We Trust)
Madden and Gionta Want to Stay, But at What Cost? - (In Lou We Trust)
The Maven Responds (3/25) - (Msgnetwork)
If the Cup Playoffs started today... - (NHL.com)
Unsung Oduya a big key to Devils' success - (NHL.com)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils' Team Statistics - (Yahoo NHL)
Zach Parise is the New Jersey Devils ' Team MVP - (Bleacher Report)
NHL on TSN Quiz: Who has the better season: Crosby or Parise? - (TSN.ca)

AROUND THE NHL
Top Shelf: Rise of the East means tough playoff road - (The Hockey News)

MISCELLANEOUS
We'll miss Officer Koharski - (Canoe.ca)
Just look at them now - (Georgina Advocate); David McIntyre
Robert Treat Academy students and families cheer for New Jersey Devils - (NJ.com)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, March 24-25, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Notes: Elias ailing - (The Bergen Record)
Devils in a late-season swoon? - (The Bergen Record)
Parise voted Devils' MVP; No practice again Wednesday - (Fire & Ice)
No practice today - (Fire & Ice)
Devils waste chance to clinch playoff berth with less-than-special effort - (Fire & Ice)
Greene limping; Mottau bloodied - (Fire & Ice)
Live blog: Flyers lead 4-2 in third; Greene injured - (Fire & Ice)
Frazee AHL Player of the Week - (Fire & Ice)
Elias won't play tonight vs. Flyers because of "lower-body soreness" - (Fire & Ice)
Shanahan says he'll play vs. Flyers; Devils can clinch playoff spot tonight - (Fire & Ice)
New Jersey Devils' John Madden, Brian Gionta in final years of contracts, want to stay with team - (The Star Ledger)
Scott Clemmensen voted New Jersey Devils' Unsung Hero by teammates - (The Star Ledger)
An opportunity wasted, New Jersey Devils take a day off from practice - (The Star Ledger)
Why are New Jersey Devils becoming road kill? - (The Star Ledger)
Painful night for New Jersey Devils' defensemen Andy Greene and Mike Mottau - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils lose second straight, fall to Philadelphia Flyers, 4-2 - (The Star Ledger)
Patrik Elias out of New Jersey Devils' lineup against Philadelphia Flyers - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils-Philadelphia Flyers: As they played - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils' Brendan Shanahan: I feel fine - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils-Philadelphia Flyers: 3 things to watch - (The Star Ledger)
Lower body soreness will sideline New Jersey Devils winger Patrik Elias against Flyers; Brendan Shanahan back in lineup - (The Star Ledger)
Flyers double up Marty, Devils - (The New York Daily News)
Philly hands Devs second straight loss - (The New York Post)
Appreciating Langenbrunner - (In Lou We Trust)
NJ Devils Failed on Special Teams in 4-2 Loss to the Flyers - (In Lou We Trust)
Game 73 GameThread: Devils @ Philadelphia Flyers - (In Lou We Trust)
The Maven Responds (3/23) - (Msgnetwork)
Devils players hand out annual awards - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
The best deals with the Devils yet - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils stumble in second straight - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Atlantic: Weight wants to be part of Isles' future - (NHL.com)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils' Team Statistics - (Yahoo NHL)
Power rankings: Crunch time … - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils Team Report Mar 25, 2009 - (Yahoo NHL)
Woo Report: Penalties Killing Devils - (Hockeybuzz.com)
A Dark Day For PandoNation - (Interchangeable Parts)

LOWELL DEVILS
Devils See Monarchs Pull Away, 3-0 - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Frazee Named Reebok/AHL Player of the Week - (LowellDevilsHockey.com)
Playoff hopes take hit - (The Lowell Sun)
Frazee honored by AHL - (The Lowell Sun)

AROUND THE NHL
THN.com Blog: Why your team will not win the Stanley Cup - (The Hockey News)

MISCELLANEOUS
Fundraiser set for firehouse - (Asbury Park Press)
Referee Don Koharski to Retire - (FanHouse)
Koharski era closes - (SLAM! Sports)
Niedermayer considers being captain an honor - (NHL.com)