Hartnett: Penguins In Pole Position To Land Parise
The Pittsburgh Penguins dramatically shook up their roster and created enough cap space to become clear frontrunners to sign Zach Parise.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins dramatically shook up their roster and created enough cap space to become clear frontrunners to sign Zach Parise.
The selection of Stefan Matteau with the No. 29 pick on Friday night in Pittsburgh came a little more than a week after the Devils lost to the Los Angeles Kings in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals.
Friday night marks one of the best events of the NHL offseason. It's the first chance for teams to start their offseason. Aside from the draft picks, there is a good chance a handful of big trades go down as well.
Now that we've officially entered the offseason, it's time to turn to a few of the top stories that will be dominating hockey headlines throughout the summer.
It appears NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman could soon make Newark Mayor Cory Booker a very happy man.
Zach Parise crossed the Rangers' off his free agent wishlist by stating there's "no way" he'd join the Rangers.
With the Los Angeles Kings celebrating their first Stanley Cup win in franchise history Monday night, the Devils were forced to settle for less.
Martin Brodeur is leaning toward returning next season, but if this year's Stanley Cup proves to be his last, the future Hall of Famer who wears number 30 will have played in 30 Final games, going 17 and 13.
Just two wins shy of his 4th Stanley Cup, Martin Brodeur has clearly stated he would like to return next year.
Martin Brodeur isn't entertaining thoughts of retirement or representing any team but the Devils, whom he hopes to lead back to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Against the ropes, any mistake may be enough to beat you. The Devils found that out about 10 minutes into Game 6.
A year ago, New Jersey was left to figure out how the club missed the playoffs for the first time since 1996. Now the Devils will have to face the possibility they will have to replace Martin Brodeur and Zach Parise.
The Los Angeles Kings' 45-year Stanley Cup quest ended in a triumphant flourish of blood, sweat and power-play goals. After missing two chances to claim the title last week, the long-suffering Kings are NHL champions for the first time.
Momentum is the most nebulous of commodities. The Devils have it right now as they prepare for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the previously impenetrable Los Angeles Kings.
Bryce Salvador has taken his game to new heights, allowing the Devils to continue their Stanley Cup Final fight back against the Kings.
