New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 12, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Vanderbeek: Devils will hire a COO before start of 2009-10 season - (Fire & Ice)
Free Agent Centers & the Devils: Steve Sullivan - (In Lou We Trust)
Assessing the Devils Coaching Derby - (Msgnetwork)
Devils Team Report Jun 12, 2009 - (Yahoo NHL)
2008-2009 New Jersey Devils Hockey Season at a Glance - (Associated Content)
Comebacks and Disappointments - Atlantic Division - (Fanball)

AROUND THE NHL
A fitting end to an exciting postseason - (ESPN); Some reference to Devils cup runs
Wings' Rafalski shares Game 7 knowledge - (Yahoo NHL)
Brophy: Who's got the edge? - (Sportsnet.ca); Some reference to Devils cup runs
NHL.com goes 1-on-1 with: Rafalski - (NHL.com)
Everything you need to know about Gm 7 -- really - (NHL.com)
Detroit is pure heaven for Rafalski - (The New York Daily News)

MISCELLANEOUS
Lemaire takes job; Minnesotans to come into Thompson’s home, and Thompson into Minnesotans home; Coaching search progress - (Star Tribune)
Former Minnesota Wild coach Jacque Lemaire interested in coaching again - (TwinCities.com)
Preds' Arnott, de Vries know the thrill of a Game 7 - (DNJ.com)
As Red Wings' only Game 7 veteran, Brian Rafalski tries to keep teammates calm - (Ann Arbor News)
Game 7s produce unlikely heroes - (Canada.com); Mike Rupp
Brick hockey headed for NJSIAA Hall of Fame - (Brick Township Bulletin)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 10, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Sizing up the candidates to replace Sutter - (Fire & Ice)
Rupp plans to test UFA market; No talks with Gionta yet either - (Fire & Ice)
Lamoriello: Search for Sutter's replacement begins now - (Fire & Ice)
Time has arrived to give John MacLean a shot at coaching the New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Ex-New Jersey Devils coach Brent Sutter hasn't ruled out joining brother Darryl in Calgary - (The Star Ledger)
Poll: Who should the Devils hire as their next head coach? - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils owner Jeff Vanderbeek is disappointed to see Brent Sutter leave but is ready to find a successor - (The Star Ledger)
Sutter bids adieu to Devils after two years - (The New York Daily News)
Sutter gets off Devils' hot seat - (The New York Post)
Sutter's exit shocks Madden - (The New York Post)
Free Agent Centers & the Devils: Sami Pahlsson - (In Lou We Trust)
Brent Sutter Resigns: Thanks, I Guess? - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils: Sutter's Heart Was a Long Way from Home - (Msgnetwork)
Sutter's Out; Who's in? - (Msgnetwork)
Sutter steps down as head coach - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Could John MacLean Be the Next Head Coach of the New Jersey Devils? - (Bleacher Report)
Brent Sutter: New Jersey Devils' Coach Expected to Step Down Today - (Bleacher Report)
Brent Sutter likely headed behind Flames bench - (Belleville Intelligencer)
What's next? - (Edmonton Sun)
Sutter answers call of the ranch - (National Post)
Sutter resigns as coach to put family first - (London Free Press)
Ex-Devil Sutter a suave tap dancer - (Calgary Herald)
Brent Sutter leaves New Jersey; says NHL career not over - (Calgary Herald)
Devils searching for new coach, Uncle Lou has many choices - (hockeybuzz.com)
Devils Coach Brent Sutter Resigns - (Fanhouse.com)
Off-Season Game Plan: Devils - (TSN.ca)
Another Devils Season, Another Devils Coach - (Interchangeable Parts)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, May 13, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils' Jeff Vanderbeek ranked NHL's second best owner by SI.com - (Fire & Ice)
Agent Don Meehan: New Jersey Devils' Johnny Oduya a top four defenseman on any team - (The Star Ledger)
SI: Jeff Vanderbeek is the Second Best Owner in the NHL - (In Lou We Trust)
2009 season recap: October's hot start - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils' players stats - (Yahoo NHL)
Gionta's Predicament: Lamoriello's Biggest Failure As Devil's GM To Date - (BleacherReport)

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)

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 24, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils push 'Canes to the brink - (The Bergen Record)
Notes: Hope for Jamie? - (The Bergen Record)
Devils/Hurricanes: Hero, goat, bottom line - (The Bergen Record)
Better ending for the Devils - (Fire & Ice)
Brodeur and Ward push each other to the limit - (Fire & Ice)
Vintage Brodeur pushes Canes to brink of elimination - (Fire & Ice)
Live post: Clarkson's PPG has Devils up 1-0 in third - (Fire & Ice)
Complete Star-Ledger coverage of New Jersey Devils' 1-0 victory over Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of Eastern Conference quarterfinals - (The Star Ledger)
Are New Jersey Devils ready to close out the Carolina Hurricanes? - (The Star Ledger)
When you think he can't get any better, Martin Brodeur does - (The Star Ledger)
This time the New Jersey Devils made the big plays at the end - (The Star Ledger)
Carolina Hurricanes know effort was there against Martin Brodeur in 1-0 loss to New Jersey Devils in Game 5 - (The Star Ledger)
Unlike Game 4 against Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils able to hang on in final seconds of Game 5 - (The Star Ledger)
Slideshow: New Jersey Devils 1, Carolina Hurricanes 0 in Game 5, Eastern Conference quarterfinals - (The Star Ledger)
Things you may have missed in Game 5 - (The Star Ledger)
Martin Brodeur stepped up big-time in Game 5 -- who needs to do the same in Game 6? - (The Star Ledger)
Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils shut out Carolina Hurricanes, 1-0, in Game 5 to take 3-2 series lead - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils not ruling captain Jamie Langenbrunner out of series with Carolina Hurricanes - (The Star Ledger)
Veterans Brendan Shanahan, Bobby Holik relishing postseason as New Jersey Devils take classic playoff victory in 1-0 win over Carolina Hurricanes - (The Star Ledger)
Ryan Bayda big help to Carolina Hurricanes after Game 2 lineup insertion - (The Star Ledger)
Devils vs. Hurricanes, Game 5: As they played - (The Star Ledger)
Carolina Hurricanes report: Before Game 5 - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils chairman Jeff Vanderbeek says ticketholders are coming back despite weak economy - (The Star Ledger)
Brodeur blanks 'Canes for 3-2 lead - (The New York Daily News)
Brodeur's 44 save shutout gives Devils series lead - (The New York Post)
It takes a Bro-dacious effort to top Cam, ' - (The New York Post)
Clarkson's hard work pays off - (The New York Post)
NJ Devils & Martin Brodeur Shut Out Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils: A Memorable Series Just Gets Better - (Msgnetwork)
Devils Postgame Video: Game 5 -- Win over Hurricanes - (Msgnetwork)
Marty bumps back by blanking 'Canes - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Thursday's Playoff Fan Fest - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils fans take Newark Penn Station - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
'Canes shake off tough Game 5 defeat - (NHL.com)
Devils-Hurricanes Blog: What a game - (NHL.com)
Brodeur ties postseason shutout mark - (NHL.com)
NHL parts ways with Kevin Smith, too controversial for blogs - (Yahoo! NHL)
Devils Team Report Apr 24, 2009 - (Yahoo! NHL)
Sticks? Tantrums? No, just pure Brodeur - (ESPN.com )
Three Stars: Brodeur, Hiller, Hossa - (SI.com)
A little bit of playoff d j vu for Brodeur - (CBC News)
Brodeur Follows Freakout With Shutout - (fanhouse.com)
THN.com Playoff Blog: Devils, Wings wins show why penalties are precious - (The Hockey News)
Game 5: Hurricanes @ Devils SORTACAP! - (2 man advantage)
Devils vs. Hurricanes, Game 5 - (Interchangeable Parts)

LOWELL DEVILS
Lowell Devils Announce Season Ticket Stimulus Package - (OurSports Central)

CAROLINA HURRICANES
Canes alter their lineup - (News & Observer)
Playoffs take Canes, Devils for wild ride - (News & Observer)
Talking Points: Injuries take their toll - (News & Observer)
Game 5: Devils 1, Hurricanes 0 - (News & Observer)
Babchuk scratched; Samsonov out - (News & Observer)
Brodeur turns anger into action; Canes pay price - (News & Observer)
Canes face elimination Sunday - (CharlotteObserver.com)
Brodeur, superb in goal, shuts down Hurricanes - (CharlotteObserver.com)
Hurricanes vs. Devils Game 5 — BEEP BEEP - (850 The Buzz) Has a new nickname for Martin Brodeur: Ol' Marty McFlop

MISCELLANEOUS
The NJ Nets at the Prudential Center in Newark? Ask the lawyers first - (The Star-Ledger)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 16, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils blow Hurricanes away - (The Bergen Record)
Sullivan: Marty looks fresh and rested - (The Bergen Record)
Devils not getting carried away; Brodeur: Parise came to play today - (Fire & Ice)
Penalty kill comes through; checking line, too - (Fire & Ice)
Devils make themselves at home in the playoffs - (Fire & Ice)
Live post: Devils defeat Hurricanes 4-1 in Game 1 - (Fire & Ice)
A chance for a fresh start for Rolston - (Fire & Ice)
Complete Star-Ledger coverage of New Jersey Devils' first postseason win at The Rock - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils reverted to a familiar formula: Defense - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils' Madden line does job defensively vs. Carolina Hurricanes - (The Star Ledger)
Goalie Martin Brodeur: New Jersey Devils expect Carolina Hurricanes to come out strong in Game 2 - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils: Things you may have missed - (The Star Ledger)
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward on, teammates off in loss to New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
Slideshow: New Jersey Devils 4, Carolina Hurricanes 1 - (The Star Ledger)
For New Jersey Devils' Zach Parise, the proof is in the playoffs - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils cruise to 4-1 victory over Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 - (The Star Ledger)
Does the Game 1 victory soothe any concerns about the Devils' late-season swoon? - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes, Game 1: As they play - (The Star Ledger)
Preview of New Jersey Devils against Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Playoffs - (The Star Ledger)
New Jersey Devils-Carolina Hurricanes: 3 things to watch - (The Star Ledger)
Brendan Shanahan: 1988 New Jersey Devils played on pure energy - (The Star Ledger)
Devils get jump on Hurricanes - (The New York Daily News)
Devils start out with a statement - (The New York Post)
Rolston happy for fresh shot - (The New York Post)
Hurricanes always be-deviling - (The New York Post)
Parise has goal, assist in Devils' win over Canes - (The New York Post)
Devils think they're right at home - (The New York Post)
Devils Roll Over Carolina 4-1 in Game 1 - (In Lou We Trust)
Round 1 GameThread 1: Devils vs. Carolina - (In Lou We Trust)
Devils Postgame Video: Game 1 - Win over Hurricanes - (Msgnetwork)
Devils storm 'Canes to take series lead - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Staal, Hurricanes respect Devils' attack - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
NJD Notebook 4.15: Sutter conference - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Jeff Vanderbeek greets arriving fans - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils Playoffs continue Friday - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Carolina Hurricanes - New Jersey Devils Series coverage - (NHL.com)
Devils' players stats - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils Team Report Apr 16, 2009 - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils' win shows they're ready to rock - (The Winnipeg Free Press)
Jersey boys back in winning form - (The Toronto Star)
Sarah Kwak: Devils beat 'Canes to the punch in every phase - (SI.com)
Unlikely goal-scorer Mottau kick-starts Devils' offense - (SportingNews.com)
Brodeur tops Ward in Game 1 of 2006 rematch - (SportingNews.com)
Hurricane Warning! Are the Devils underdogs??!! - (hockeybuzz.com)
Devils' Response to Trouble Passes Test - (fanhouse.com)
FanHouse Chats With Devils Beat Writer Tom Gulitti - (fanhouse.com)
On This Day in 2001: Scott Stevens Buries Shane Willis - (fanhouse.com)
THN.com Playoff Blog: Twin killing and a Devil of a storm - (The Hockey News)
Fantasy Mailbag: Looking ahead - (The Hockey News); Zach Parise
Thoughts from Section 209…. Devils/Canes… Game 1!! - (2 man advantage)
Devils vs. Hurricanes - Game 1 - (IPB)

LOWELL DEVILS
Lowell commission responds to Tsongas Arena critique - (The Lowell Sun)

TRENTON DEVILS
Devils Bitten by Jackals in Game 3, 5-0 - (TrentonDevils.com)
Jackals dominate Devils in Game 3 - (Star-Gazette.COM)
Devils Bitten by Jackals, 5-0 - (Oursportscentral.com)

CAROLINA HURRICANES
Canes crumble quickly - (News Observer)
Canes try to regroup after ugly start - (News Observer)
Photo gallery: Devils 4, Hurricanes 1 - (News Observer)
First Look: Images from Game One - (News Observer)
New team, same old hunger - (News Observer)

MISCELLANEOUS
Maggie the Monkey goes farther out on a playoff limb than I - (Daily Gleaner)
Truce talks underway in dispute between Prudential, Izod centers - (The Star-Ledger)
Director Kevin Smith comes up with 99 different ways to replace swears on NHL blog - (National Post)