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New Jersey’s Larsson, Henrique Named Rookie All-Stars
January 12th, 2012 at 3:20 PM
The New Jersey Devils were snubbed when the remained of the NHL All-Stars were announced Thursday, but two Devils' rookies, defenseman Adam Larsson and forward Adam Henrique, were named to the rookie team that will compete in the NHL SuperSkills competition on Saturday, Jan. 28 in Ottawa.
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In all, 12 rookies...
New Jersey Devils Shut Down Zajac
January 11th, 2012 at 2:17 PM
The New Jersey Devils will be without center Travis Zajac for the next three weeks.
After consulting with Zajac's surgeon, the decision was made for Zajac to rest his repaired Achilles tendon. With the NHL All-Star break, Zajac will miss only two weeks of actual competition.
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Zajac underwent surgery to repair the...
Devils Send Josefsson to Minors for Rehab
January 10th, 2012 at 8:38 PM
There is more good news on the injury front for the New Jersey Devils. Second-year center Jacob Josefson has been assigned to the Albany Devils to get into some game action prior to returning to the Devils.
Josefson suffered a fractured right clavicle that required surgery during a game against the...
New Jersey Devil Carter Avoids Suspension
December 27th, 2011 at 12:19 PM
New Jersey Devils center Ryan Carter dodged a bullet Tuesday.
The NHL Department of Player Safety will not hold a hearing on Carter's hit on Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaroslav Space Monday night. Carter was assessed a major penalty for boarding and a game misconduct for the hit.
“In my opinion, I thought...
Travis Zajac returns to ice with New Jersey Devils
December 7th, 2011 at 6:31 PM
Christmas arrived a littler early for the New Jersey Devils. Center Travis Zajac, who has been out all season rehabbing his Achilles tendon following surgery in August, was back on the ice participating in a practice with the team.
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Zajac, who had done the bulk of his rehab in his hometown...
Fraser, Pelley Placed on Waivers by New Jersey Devils
November 7th, 2011 at 6:06 PM
The New Jersey Devils placed both defenseman Mark Fraser and forward Rod Pelley on waivers Monday.
According to a report from the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti, both players will remain with the Devils is they clear waivers, and both are likely to be in the lineup against the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday...
Injured Travis Zajac Resumes Skating for New Jersey Devils
November 1st, 2011 at 12:38 PM
There was a Travis Zajac sighting at Prudential Center Monday, but that in no way indicated the injured center is close to a return to the New Jersey Devils' lineup.
Zajac told reporters he has resumed some light skating in his recovery from Achilles tendon surgery in August. It seems the...
New Jersey Devils Hope Kids are Alright
October 11th, 2011 at 12:37 PM
The roster that opens the 2010-11 NHL season for the New Jersey Devils is a decidedly younger group than has been seen in recent seasons. A total of five players under age 23 made the roster to start the new season, forwards Nick Palmieri, 22, Adam Henrique, 21, Jacob Josefson,...
Martin Brodeur Shines for New Jersey Devils During Loss to Flyers
October 9th, 2011 at 1:38 PM
It's safe to say the New Jersey Devils season opening game didn't go as expected.
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The Devils were shutout during a 3-0 loss, in which they longed to be strongly outmatched against a Philadelphia Flyer team that won their first game against the Stanley Cup champions Boston Bruins.
“Obviously it’s not the...
New Jersey Devils Open Season Vs. Philadelphia Flyers
October 8th, 2011 at 6:19 PM
By Phil Coffey
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There are some young faces and familiar faces on the New Jersey Devils' team that will take the ice Saturday night at Prudential Center against the Philadelphia Flyers in New Jersey's season debut. But there figures to be a look of determination on all those faces as the Devils look...
New Jersey Devils Trade Steckel to Toronto
October 6th, 2011 at 3:22 PM
On Tuesday, the New Jersey Devils announced that they had traded center David Steckel to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a fourth-round pick in the 2012 NHL Draft. Steckel, 29, was acquired from the Washington Capitals at last year's trade deadline along with a second-round pick for Jason Arnott.
The move...
Zach Parise Named New Jersey Devils’ Captain
October 5th, 2011 at 2:33 PM
By Phil Coffey
The New Jersey Devils announced Wednesday that left wing Zach Parise has been named captain of the team for the 2010-11 season. The Devils had gone without a captain since Jamie langenbrunner was traded to the Dallas Stars on Jan. 7, 2010.
Parise, 27, missed most of last season...
Petr Sykora Win Job, Contract from New Jersey Devils
October 5th, 2011 at 2:30 PM
By Phil Coffey
Petr Sykora has beaten the odds and now is a member of the New Jersey Devils once again.
Sykora, a former first-round selection of New Jersey and a longtime NHL veteran, attended training camp on a professional tryout and beat the odds with his strong play, earning not only...
Does Adam Henrique Make the New Jersey Devils Roster?
September 29th, 2011 at 2:08 PM
With the absence of Travis Zajac on the opening day roster, Adam Henrique was presented with the opportunity to step into the New Jersey Devils lineup and make a name for himself. He had competition, though, in Jacob Josefson.
As the lines seemingly become more concrete, it looks as if Josefson...
Petr Sykora Makes a Statement with the New Jersey Devils
September 25th, 2011 at 12:24 AM
Obviously age is nothing but a number anymore.
That's what Petr Sykora has proved to the New Jersey faithful this offseason. At the age of 34, Sykora is taking the ice as if he was 21. Maybe it is because this is his last stitch effort to make a team in...
Post Predicts New Jersey Devils’ Roster is Set
September 23rd, 2011 at 2:26 PM
By Phil Coffey
Mark Everson had an interesting piece in the Friday, Sept. 23 editions of the New York Post. The veteran reporter speculated that even after just one pre-season game, the New Jersey Devils' roster, barring injuries, is set for the start of the 2011-12 season.
Martin Brodeur and Johan Hedberg,...
Devils Elias Wants to Pass the ‘C’
September 17th, 2011 at 5:50 PM
Patrik Elias wore the 'C' on his sweater once before. He would prefer not to do it again.
After losing the captaincy of the team in 2007, Elias has reflected on the situation, and how it unraveled. He was disappointed with the outcome.
"I didn't like the way the situation was handled, so...
Petr Sykora a Longshot to Be a New Jersey Devil
September 16th, 2011 at 4:02 PM
By Phil Coffey
Petr Sykora hopes he can go home again, namely make the New Jersey Devils' roster for the 2011-12 season.
But Sykora, a member of New Jersey's 2000 Stanley Cup team, knows a lot of time has passed since his unforgettable time as a member of the "A Line" with...
New Jersey Devils Announce Training Camp Roster
September 14th, 2011 at 8:48 PM
The New Jersey Devils have released their training camp roster. Rookies report Thursday and hit the ice Friday. Veterans report Friday and hit the ice on Saturday:
1. JOHAN HEDBERG, G
30. MARTIN BRODEUR, G
31. JEFF FRAZEE, G
35. KEITH KINKAID, G
50. MAXIME CLERMONT, G
60. SCOTT WEDGEWOOD, G
2. MARK FRASER, D
6. ANDY GREENE,...
