The National Hockey League Players’ Association and National Hockey League early Saturday announced an agreement that will implement new rules governing the parameters of long-term contracts and how they are valued within the NHL Salary Cap System. As part of the agreement, the NHL will register the contract between the New Jersey Devils and Ilya
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Jay Grossman interview with Bob McCown & John Shannon of the FAN 590
Jay Grossman with Bob McCown & John Shannon on FAN 590
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
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
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
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
Johan Hedberg Signs With New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils have signed goaltender Johan Hedberg to a one-year contract effective $1.5 million including bonuses and no trade clause. Hedberg, 37, was 21-16-6 with a .915 SV % and 2.62 GAA with the Atlanta Thrashers last season. Including 3 shutouts.
New Jersey Devils sign defenseman Anton Volchenkov for six-years, $25.5 million
The New Jersey Devils have signed Russian defenseman Anton Volchenkov to a six-year, $25.5 million contract. He will earn $4.25 million per season with a no trade clause. Volchenkov, 28, has played his entire NHL career with the Ottawa Senators.