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Devils’ signing of Ilya Kovalchuk puts a smile on coach John MacLean’s face
The best news John MacLean received this summer was getting hired to coach the Devils. However, the signing of Ilya Kovalchuk today ranks a close second. “I have a smile on my face,” MacLean told The Star-Ledger. Now it will be MacLean’s job to fit a talented individual into the Devils’ team concept. “We all
Done Deal-ya: Kovalchuk returns (Via NJ Devils)
Big decisions take time, but Ilya Kovalchuk has made up his mind: he’s coming back to the Devils. Since the free agent signing period began on July 1, almost every day brought new speculation on where the two-time 50-goal scorer might be headed. One of the most coveted unrestricteds in history, Kovalchuk finally ended the
Ilya Kovalchuk signs with New Jersey Devils
PuckAgency is proud to announce that All-Star left wing Ilya Kovalchuk has come to terms to re-sign with the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. Ilya was the most highly coveted free agent on the market and had several options with teams all over the globe. “Ilya is excited to be continuing his
Kuznetsov stars in summer camp scrimmage
The first of three Red-White scrimmages ended in a hard-fought 4-4 tie that was highlighted by two goals and a primary assist from Evgeny Kuznetsov, the Caps’ first round draft pick last month. The scrimmage also featured a pair of goals from invitee Sean Wiles (Alaska-Anchorage), a fight between 6-8 defenseman Joe Finley and Anthony
MacLean meets the A-Train
John MacLean has already given the A-Train an A-plus. The new head coach met one of the newest members of his defense on Thursday when Anton Volchenkov rumbled through Prudential Center for a visit. The Russian blueliner was in town to work out family arrangements for his move to New Jersey. “Nice kid, looking forward
Devils’ Martin Brodeur understands Ilya Kovalchuk’s discomfort as free agency decision drags on
Martin Brodeur has never been an unrestricted free agent, but the Devils’ goaltender thinks he knows what Ilya Kovalchuk is going through. Like Devils management and most fans, he is anxious to hear Kovalchuk’s decision about where he will play next season. “I’m sure Kovy is not feeling good about what is going on right
Babchuk is back
As expected, the Carolina Hurricanes signed defenseman Anton Babchuk to a one-year deal shortly after the free-agency signing period opened Thursday. The Hurricanes retained Babchuk’s rights after last season when the two sides couldn’t agree on terms. Babchuk, 26, spent the season in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League. The Hurricanes had made him a qualifying offer
Dmitri Chesnokov of Puck Daddy Chatting with Anton Volchenkov about deal with the Devils
When defenseman Anton Volchenkov left the Ottawa Senators yesterday for a 6-year, $4.25 million-per-season deal with the New Jersey Devils, he left the only team he’s played for in the NHL. In finding a new hockey home, Volchenkov’s main motivation was the length of the deal; the security of a contract given the shot-blocking, physical
Anton Volchenkov gives Devils something they’ve lacked since Scott Stevens
June 2, 2010 Richard Chere The Star Ledger Even before the Devils lost defenseman Paul Martin to the Pittsburgh Penguins today, general manager Lou Lamoriello had targeted Anton Volchenkov. Whether or not the Devils had been able to keep Martin, they would’ve signed Volchenkov. “Yes. I don’t think that is a question,” Lamoriello said. “Tallinder