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NJ Devils: What To Do Next
To this point in the summer, the New Jersey Devils have laid out their plans and executed. The gameplan this summer is youth movement, and save for the Cory Murphy signing, that is exactly...
To this point in the summer, the New Jersey Devils have laid out their plans and executed. The gameplan this summer is youth movement, and save for the Cory Murphy signing, that is exactly...
The look at UFA centers ends with a final set of suggestions: Joel Lundqvist, Stephane Yelle, and Chad LaRose. One has yet to be a regular in the NHL, one isn't getting any younger, and one isn't actually a center.
Two ex-Leafs are reviewed as possible center signings: Dominic Moore as a possible checking center and Nik Antropov for the second line. Check out what they bring to the table and why they may not be good signings.
Former Devil Steve Sullivan is a free agent this summer and his offensive acumen and production would seemingly make him a good signing for New Jersey's second line. Only there are two rather big problems that may prevent that from happening.
Someone suggested penalty killing specialist Blair Betts, as a possible free agent center for the New Jersey. This post takes a look as to whether he would be a useful signing.
Sami Pahlsson is an unrestricted free agent who is known for his success at faceoffs and playing defensive hockey. Would he be a good signing for the Devils for 2009-10? Could he replace John Madden if he goes elsewhere this summer?
Saku Koivu is an unrestricted free agent this summer and it seems he may not return to finish his career in Montreal. Learn why I think he would be a solid signing for the Devils' second line.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have two UFA centers that I feel would prove to be useful for the Devils: Jason Williams and Manny Malhotra. An in-depth look at the potential Devilsthat no Devils fan should miss.
Mike Cammalleri is another UFA center that will be highly sought after for his offensive capabilities. While that would be great for the Devils, there is a pretty big problem with him - he's not really a center and so how would he fit New Jersey?
In the first of closer looks at unrestricted free agent centers, Henrik Sedin is the best playmaker available this summer. However, he may not be a perfect fit for the Devils given how much money he will command on the market.