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Devils Links

The Devils have placed Martin Brodeur on IR because of a sore back. He won't play before Monday. Good news is it doesn't seem serious. The Devils have called up Keith Kinkaid from Albany. [Fire and Ice]

Travis Zajac is looking forward to going back to the ‘Peg, his hometown. [Fire and Ice]

The Newark City Council has voted to approve the Devils arena deal. [NJ.com]

Hockey Links

Ilya Bryzgalov has a new mask and guess what? IT'S STAR WARS THEMED, BABY. [Backhand Shelf]

Apparently the push for NHL coaches' challenges is gaining momentum. Huh. [Puck Daddy]

Simon Gagne is headed back to Philadelphia. Heh. [PHT]

The Canadiens have traded Erik Cole to the Stars for Michael Ryder and a third-round pick. [PHT]

NHL referees are on pace to call over 650 more interference penalties this season than they did last season. Interesting. [Backhand Shelf]

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