The New Jersey Devils could have a new top-six forward before the afternoon is through. Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos suggests Devils GM Lou Lamoriello may make a significant move in the next couple of hours. “Keep an eye on #Devils Uncle Lou. Apparently he got his 1st round pick to dangle and he wants a scoring winger …”

There’s talk the New Jersey Devils could move Andy Greene in exchange for a key piece ahead of a postseason run. Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger suggests Devils GM Lou Lamoriello is hoping to add a top six forward before the trade deadline. And Greene may be the top candidate to move, as other squads look to bolster their [...]

The New Jersey Devils have re-signed center Travis Zajac to an eight-year deal worth $46 million, according to ESPN. Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said the Devils had previous discussions with Zajac about locking up the 27-year-old center, but could not complete the final details until the lockout ended. “He’s one of our core leaders and he has been [...]

Quick Hits from around the league: As expected, Cody Franson has a new deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. According to Jonas Siegal of TSN Radio 1050, the 25-year old defenseman has agreed to a one-year contract with the club. According to Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette, Scott Gomez is being sent home. From there, he can be bought out at [...]

The KHL may be gearing up to challenge the NHL for the rights to some players who decide they want to stay, according to The Bergen Record KHL and SKA St. Petersburg president Alexander Medvedev has threatened to question whether contracts signed under the previous Collective Bargaining Agreement are legally binding under the new version. “(The) [...]

Former Dallas Stars great Mike Modano will be enshrined into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame today in Dallas today. Joining Modano in the three-member class are New Jersey Devils president Lou Lamoriello and Eddie Olczyk, a 16-year NHL veteran who won a Stanley Cup title with the New York Rangers. Murray Costello will [...]

Stefan Matteau agreed to a three-year, entry-level deal with the New Jersey Devils, according to the Bergen Record. The team’s 2012 first-round pick can earn $842,000 per year at the NHL level, though it’s expected he’ll play in the QMJHL this year. The 18-year-old had 32 points and 166 penalty minutes in 46 games for the under-18 [...]

According to the Bergen Record, New Jersey Devils GM Lou Lamoriello is still interested in re-signing unrestricted free agent Petr Sykora. But no notable progress towards a new deal has been made at the moment. The Devils already have 12 forwards under contract for next season, but Sykora’s experience could be useful. At age 35, he’s played in 133 playoff [...]

USA Hockey announced Thursday that the 2012 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class, which includes Lou Lamoriello, Mike Modano and Eddie Olczyk, will be enshrined October 15 in Dallas. “We’re really pleased to bring the induction event to Dallas,” said Dave Ogrean, executive director of USA Hockey. “The Class of 2012 is extraordinary and we anticipate a record [...]

Quick Hits from around the league: Scott Stevens, one of the most revered defenseman ever to don a New Jersey Devils jersey, will be behind the bench as an assistant coach to Peter DeBoer in 2012-13. Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello made the announcement Tuesday following the conclusion of the second day of the team’s development camp at AmeriHealth Pavilion. [...]