The top New Jersey Devils stories taken from Internet Blog websites. http://www.njdevilsnews.com Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:52:15 +0300 njdevils.info Feed Builder (c) 2009 njdevils.info http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2465 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2465 Interchangeable Parts Interchangeable Parts Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:37:11 +0300 An open letter to all the batshit crazy commenters on Fire & Ice who think Lou should be doing more on UFA Day: Lou can not and will not ever be able to draft, sign, or trade for a unicorn. So stop demanding he do so. Sincerely, The Ookies http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2464 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2464 2 Man Advantage 2 Man Advantage Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:07:06 +0300 Let me start by saying THIS IS NOT MY BLOG... NOR MY FEELINGS (well it hits a lot of what I feel about Madden jumping ship)... but when you see and read something damn good on the internets and you can ask the person and they don't mind sharing it... ... http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2463 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2463 Fire & Ice Fire & Ice Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:07:09 +0300 After a slow Thursday, I anticipate more of the same today with the extended holiday weekend getting underway. I will be keeping track of the Saku Koivu situation the best that I can, but it sounds like it's going to take some time now for him to sort through his options. If he indeed wants a... http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2462 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2462 2 Man Advantage 2 Man Advantage Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:37:03 +0300 Shifting our butts here for a minute (see: the darn post below this one), we have a brief update on one of the few coveted players actually remaining in the free agent frenzy of '09. Yes, I am talking about none other than Josh's favorite Finn Saku Koivu. We have word ... http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2461 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2461 Fire & Ice Fire & Ice Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:07:14 +0300 As I mentioned in the previous post, it's been a slow day for free agent signings after the craziness of Wednesday. It appears that some people have started their holiday weekend early in U.S. and those north of the border that missed out on Canada Day Wednesday are... http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2460 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2460 Fire & Ice Fire & Ice Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:22:14 +0300 Ilkka Pikkarainen never got a chance to play in New Jersey during his first stint with the Devils. According to Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello, Pikkarainen, 28, was signed today to play for the Devils and not in Lowell. "He was signed for here," Lamoriello said. Lamoriello said... http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2459 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2459 2 Man Advantage 2 Man Advantage Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:37:04 +0300 It sucks to be a Devils fan if you have a fat ass. ...what, too blunt? I apologize. Let's be frank here though. The round buns of many Devils fans far and wide (pun partially intended) are wedged between a Rock and a, well, plastic seat. What the heck am I saying? Oh, the seats ... http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2458 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2458 Fire & Ice Fire & Ice Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:07:15 +0300 The Devils responded late Wednesday to a lawsuit filed in May by the company that installed the seats at Prudential Center by saying that "a substantial portion of the seats" don't meet standards. Michigan-based Irwin Seating is seeking the remaining $1.2 million in payments for a... http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2457 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2457 Fire & Ice Fire & Ice Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:37:08 +0300 The Devils were the top local team in this year's edition of ESPN The Magazine's Ulimate Standings, which measures, "how much, MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL franchises give back to the fans in exchange for all the time, money and emotion the fans invest in them." The Devils ranked... http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2456 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2456 2 Man Advantage 2 Man Advantage Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:22:06 +0300 Today the Devils signed former draft pick Ilkka Pikkarainen. Exciting, right? The 28-year-old forward spent the last three seasons in Finland, posting 24 goals and 13 assists for 37 points in 54 games last year. He also racked up 149 penalty minutes. The 220 pound Pikkarainen should add a physical edge to the ... http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2455 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2455 Fire & Ice Fire & Ice Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:22:17 +0300 The Devils' Martin Brodeur is one of five goaltenders and 46 players invited to participate in the Canadian Olympic men's hockey orientation camp from Aug. 24 to Aug. 27 in Calgary. He is the only Devil invited. http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2454 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2454 Fire & Ice Fire & Ice Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:22:15 +0300 The mystery is solved. The Devils have signed right wing Ilka Pikkarainen. {More coming} http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2453 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2453 Fire & Ice Fire & Ice Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:52:11 +0300 As we await the resumation of free agent actiivities today and the possible revelation of the identity of the free agent from the Devils' reserve list that Lou Lamoriello promised that the team was about to sign, I thought I would provide a little perspective on the happenings -- or... http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2452 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2452 Fire & Ice Fire & Ice Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:22:29 +0300 Brian Gionta, John Madden, Mike Rupp and Scott Clemmensen all left the Devils as unresricted free agents today, but general manager Lou Lamoriello said the team is on the verge of signing a free agent that is already team property. "We will be signing, I'm sure, at least one player... http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2451 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2451 At the Red Line At the Red Line Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:52:20 +0300 Not for nothing, but I’m really starting to dislike July 1st.  But like a good Devils fan, I drink the kool-aid Devils GM Lou Lamoriello serves and smile and nod. Maybe this year is a rebuilding year. First, we have no coach.  And without a coach, we have no one looking at the team... http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2450 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2450 Fire & Ice Fire & Ice Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:07:29 +0300 Brian Gionta and John Madden have played their entire careers with the Devils. Today they moved on to new teams, though. Gionta, who has played seven seasons for the Devils and won a Stanley Cup with them in 2003, signed a five-year, $25 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens. Madden, a... http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2449 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2449 Fire & Ice Fire & Ice Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:52:26 +0300 Today's departures of John Madden, Brian Gionta, Mike Rupp and Scott Clemmensen have left some holes on the Devils that will have to be filled. The losses of Madden and Gionta are the most significant because of the roles they played for several seasons. Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello... http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2448 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2448 Fire & Ice Fire & Ice Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:07:28 +0300 Center John Madden has left the Devils to sign a one-year. $2.75 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. Today, Madden, right wing Brian Gionta (Montreal), left wing Mike Rupp (Pittsburgh) and goaltender Scott Clemmensen (Florida) have all left the Devils as unrestricted free agents.  http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2447 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2447 Fire & Ice Fire & Ice Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:52:11 +0300 Add Brian Gionta to the list of former Devils. Gionta has signed a five-year, $25 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens. Gionta will be reunited in Montreal with fomer Devils' linemate Scott Gomez. Gionta set a team-record by scoring 48 goals for the Devils in 2005-06. He had... http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2446 http://www.njdevilsnews.com/content?type=b&id=2446 Fire & Ice Fire & Ice Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:52:15 +0300 Brian Gionta's agent, Steve Bartlett, said this evening that he is closing in on a deal for the unrestricted free agent right wing and something might get done within the next couple of hours.  "We're in the process of intense talks and it's...