Acquisition of Jason Arnott doesn’t take Devils out of Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes
Richard Chere The Star Ledger June 19, 2010
Jason Arnott brings size, strength, a powerful shot and experience to the Devils.
The veteran center also brings a $4.5 million salary.
But Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said Arnott’s salary doesn’t take the Devils out of the running to possibly sign both defenseman Paul Martin and winger Ilya Kovalchuk. Both can become unrestricted free agents July 1.
“No. You have to do other things to make room,” the GM said. “We didn’t win. We’re going to have to make some changes. There are going to be some changes that might surprise some people.