Devils On A Verge… Also Huge Rumor

The Devils are on a verge of signing a player who is playing in Europe and that they currently have the rights too. Speculation is that it might be Jagr, but the Devils don’t own the rights.
Just about fifteen minutes ago the Devils signed Ilkka Pikkarainen. In 2008-09, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound native Sonkajarvi, Finland had 24 goals, 13 assists and 149 penalty minutes in 54 games, he played for HIFK Helsinki in Finland for the past three seasons.

So I am being told that the Devils are looking a Derek Morris, Petr Sykora, and Shannahan. A resigning of Shannahan could happen as early as tomorrow. More to come.

Free Agency News…. 4:30pm

Devils resign Andy Greene for 2 years worth 1.475 million.

Ex-Devils goaltender Scott Clemmensen signed with the Florida Panthers worth 1.2 million per season for 3 season..

Rupp signs two year deal with the Pens.

Madden one year deal with Hawks

Gionta 5 year deal with Habs

No Signings by the Devils

3 Years 10.5 million

Today Johnny Oduya resigned for 3 years worth 10.5 million. This is one of the UFA’s Lou Lammerielo has to resign, more to come.

New Coach to Be Announced Today

According to a delivery man… yes I said it, who reportedly made a delivery to the Prudential Center saw Jacque Lemaire walking through the VIP door. Visit the Fire and Ice Devil Blog.

Free Agency Eve

Here are some updates on what has been going on with the Devils…

Johnny Oduya is very close with a new contract according to Lou.

The new head coach could be named as early as noon Wednesday.

The Devils have an interest in Ty Conklin if Kevin Weekes nor Scott Clemmensen resign.

There has been reported offer to restricted free agent Travis Zajac, but expect a deal to be done.

Brian Gionta, John Madden, Mike Rupp, Kevin Weekes, and Scott Clemmensen plan to the market tommorow at noon.

More updates on free agency will written throughout the next 3 days.

Devils May Name Coach Monday

Prosportsdaily, has reported the Devils may name a new head coach on Monday. The top to candidates are Jacques Lemaire an John Mclean. Remember July 1st is the start of free agency.

Oduya Resigns

Earlier today Johnny Oduya and GM Lou Lameriello agreed on a new contract. The contract is slated to be worth 3.6 million a year for four years. Now with one of the Devils free agents signed to a new contract, Lou can get working on re-signing other important pieces like Gionta and Madden. More on this story will be available in a few hours.

http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockeybladet/internationellt/nhl/article5441472.ab

UPDATE: Lou Lameriello has shot down that Oduya has been resigned for 3.6 million for 4 years. More to come.

Patrik Elias

According to nj.com Patrik Elias went under surgery for his groin. Elias said he felt pain in the groin after the world championships. Elias says he will be ready for training camp in September.

Devils Trade Up and Get JACOB JOSEFSON

Just a few moments ago the Devils trade their 23rd pick in the draft to Calgary for the 20th pick. With the 20th pick the Devils selected Jacob Josefson from Sweden. Jacob is a 6′0 centerman who is compared to Henrik Zetterberg. In 50 games played in the Sweden Elite League he score 5 goals, 11 assists totaling 16 points. Also, the Devils have a good history with trading up and down, Zach Parise and Martin Broduer are some that the Devils selected after trading up or down.

Kaberle

According to hockey-bums.ca the Devils and the Leafs are in strong talks in a trade that would send Brian Gionta and other players/picks to Toronto for defenseman Kaberle. Kaberle is just what the Devils need a strong d-man that is willing to take the pressure.