New Jersey Devils News and notes, May 15, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Havelid signs to play in Sweden - (Fire & Ice)
Sutter no closer to decision on his future with the Devils
Brent Sutter pondering his future with New Jersey Devils - (The Star Ledger)
2008-09 Highlight Goals - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils Team Report - (Yahoo NHL)

MISCELLANEOUS
Maurice has long admired Lucic - (Eagle Tribune)
Maurice said the best thing that happened to Carolina was playing the New Jersey Devils in the first round. "It's not that New Jersey isn't a very good team

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 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)

Updated New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 22, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Brodeur - (Fire & Ice)
Langenbrunner, Salvador appear unlikely for Game 5 - (Fire & Ice)
On this date in Devils history...April 22 - (Fire & Ice)
A Buzzer Beater Hits the Ice - (The New York Times)
The Morning Skate: The Brodeur Bumpathon - (The New York Times)
It's almost as if Cole never left Carolina - (NHL.com)
Kevin Smith Twitters His Despair at Devils' Last-Second Loss to ‘Canes - (Pacman Jonesin')
Hradek's 5 Things: Refs made right 'no call' - (ESPN)
Top Shelf: Playoff goalies - the good, bad and uppity - (The Hockey News)
Stop the GOALIE nonsense! - (Hockeybuzz.com)

CAROLINA HURRICANES
Canes Win Wild One - (Raleigh Chronicle)
Canes Blow the Roof Off the RBC Center - (The Pilot)
Maurice, Jokinen make right moves - (Blogs.newsobserver.com)

MISCELLANEOUS
Daneyko, Duguay to host 'Ice Breakers' on Sirius XM - (Schenectady Gazette)
Facilities face off: Bloggers on the Prudential Center- Izod Center battle - (Millville News)

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)

Updated New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 20, 2009

NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Parise and Zajac leading the way for the Devils - (Fire & Ice)
Sutter: We're not satisfied - (Fire & Ice)
Optional practice today - (Fire & Ice)
Maurice: We need to do a better job on Parise - (Fire & Ice)
On this date in Devils history...April 20 - (Fire & Ice)
New Jersey Devils coach Brent Sutter: We're not satisfied - (The Star Ledger)
Day after New Jersey Devils' overtime victory, the talk is about Zach Parise - (The Star Ledger)
About that Power Play... - (In Lou We Trust)
NJD Notebook 4.20: Parise leading way - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Devils take nothing for granted - (NHL.com)
Zajac join NHL Live! today - (NHL.com)
'Canes need PP improvement pronto - (NHL.com)
NHL Standings - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils' Team Statistics - (Yahoo NHL)
Devils on verge of taking control against Canes - (USA Today)
Parise, Zajac have taken leap - (CBC.ca)
The game is coming into focus for Devs - (Fox Sports)
Why The New Jersey Devils Will Defeat The Carolina Hurricanes - (Bleacher Report)
Zajac’s OT goal sends Hurricanes downgrading to a Category 2 storm - (Hockeybuzz.com)

CAROLINA HURRICANES
Canes Look To Power Play Next Time - (North Carolina News Network)
Devils not satisfied yet - (Blogs.newsobserver.com)
Maurice will decide on defensemen - (Blogs.newsobserver.com)
Canes power play faltered - (Blogs.newsobserver.com)

AROUND THE NHL
NHL Awards finalists to be announced Wed. - (NHL.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)

New Jersey Devils News and notes, April 16, 2009

UPDATED NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Devils notes - (The Bergen Record)
Praise for Pandolfo - (Fire & Ice)
Oduya expects to play in Game 2 - (Fire & Ice)
Thursday's practice underway; Oduya missing - (Fire & Ice)
Brind'Amour skips practice; Hurricanes try to regroup - (Fire & Ice)
On this date in Devils' history...April 16 - (Fire & Ice)
Defenseman Johnny Oduya absent from New Jersey Devils practice; expects to play in Game 2 - (The Star Ledger)
$20 Playoff Tickets available day of game - (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Hurricanes have a lot to work on after loss to Devils - (NHL.com)
Forget Malkin, Crosby and AO: Parise has Hart - (NHL.com)
Canes know they can't have any more no-show games - (USA Today)
Devils downgrade Canes to Category 3 storm, Win 4-1 - (Hockeybuzz.com)

CAROLINA HURRICANES
Maurice: Canes not running on empty - (News Observer)
Ward ready to move on after Wednesday's game - (News Observer)
Canes practice without Brind'Amour - (News Observer)
Opening win not that easy, Devils say - (News Observer)

MISCELLANEOUS
Mason's special season helped by goalie fight - (NHL.com)
Mason's favorite player was always Martin Brodeur -- a poster of Brodeur hangs in his old room at home next to a black and white photo of Maple Leafs greats Terry Sawchuk and Johnny Bower. The color of the room? It's New Jersey Devils red and black. The family's pet schnauzer is named Brodie, but Steve insists he wasn't named after Marty.