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N.H.L. Approves Kovalchuk’s Revised Deal With the Devils

The N.H.L. approved Ilya Kovalchuk’s 15-year, $100 million contract with the Devils early Saturday.

Arbitrator Rejects Kovalchuk’s Contract With Devils

Ilya Kovalchuk became an unrestricted free agent again when an arbitrator agreed with the N.H.L. that his contract circumvented the salary cap.

N.H.L. Roundup: Ruling on Kovalchuk Should be Quick, Says Devils Owner

Jeff Vanderbeek, the owner of the Devils, said he expects an arbitrator to approve Ilya Kovalchuk’s contract.

N.H.L. Rejects Long-Term Contract for Devils’ Ilya Kovalchuk

Neither party in contract expects the left wing to be playing at age 44, the league says.

In Newark, a Contract and a City Are Worlds Apart

The Devils will pay Ilya Kovalchuk more than $100 million to play in a city where thousands are still struggling to make a living and keep their homes.

By Signing Ilya Kovalchuk, the Devils Take Another Uncharacteristic Step

Now that the Devils have pushed the envelope, the team is not just capable of winning the Stanley Cup, it could attract more fans.

Devils Keep Kovalchuk, but Deal Could Cost Them Others

A long-term commitment to Ilya Kovalchuk will force the Devils to trade players to get under the salary cap.

Kovalchuk Staying With Devils

Ilya Kovalchuk is staying with the New Jersey Devils after signing a new contract, ending weeks of speculation where the high-scoring left wing would play next season.

Psst. Free Agents on Offer in the N.H.L., Too.

It was a lively Day 1 on Thursday, the first day of the free-agency period in the N.H.L.

No Stranger to the Devils, MacLean Is Hired as Coach

John MacLean, 45, the former Devils forward and assistant coach, becomes the eighth coach for the Devils in 11 years.

The Morning Skate: Devils Name MacLean Coach, Trade Rumors Fly

The Devils choose a popular former star wing to guide their team.

35 Years Later, Islanders See Themselves in Flyers

If Philadelphia beats Boston in Game 7 on Friday, it will become the first N.H.L. team since the 1975 Islanders to come back from a three-game deficit.

On Hockey: Regular-Season Form Hasn’t Held Up in East Playoffs

The N.H.L. has taken a page from the N.F.L.: on any given night, any team can win.

Devils’ Move Paying Off for Team, and Newark

After a shaky start, the Devils have grown into their new arena, Prudential Center, which is good news for Newark.

Jacques Lemaire, 64, Retires as Devils Coach

Four days after the Devils were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round, the 64-year-old coach said he was walking away from coaching.

Devils Coach Jacques Lemaire Retires

New Jersey Devils Coach Jacques Lemaire has retired following his team’s first-round playoff elimination for the third straight year.

Flyers 3, Devils 0: Flyers Eliminate Devils From Playoffs in First Round

The Devils were eliminated in the first round for the third year in a row as the Flyers continued their dominance.

Devils Face Uphill Road in N.H.L. Playoffs

The Devils, trailing the Flyers by three games to one in their first-round N.H.L. playoff series, face elimination on Thursday in Newark.

Flyers 3, Devils 2 OT: Missed Chances Cost Devils in Game 3

Daniel Carcillo scores in overtime to give the Flyers a 3-2 win in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.

New Jersey Paper Allows Hockey Team to Cover Itself

Gannett is allowing an employee of the New Jersey Devils to write about the team, and clearly identifying the writer as such.