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 [...]

New Jersey Devil Travis Zajac scored an overtime goal to force a game 7 with the Florida Panthers. Martin Brodeur will start in his 10th career Game 7 on Thursday night. ESPN is reporting that Nicklas Lidstrom‘s goal is to choose on retirement by July 1. That’s when free agency begins, so it allows the Detroit Red Wings plenty of time [...]

Quick hits from around the league: New Jersey General Manager Lou Lamoriello said there’s no timetable when Travis Zajac, who is out with a sore Achilles tendon, will resume skating. [The Bergen Record] Brian Gionta hopes to return before the end of the year after undergoing surgery on his torn biceps earlier this month. [Montreal [...]

According to The Fourth Period The Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils are believed to have engaged in recent trade discussions, prompting each team to dispatch its scouting staff to watch the other club. It has been widely reported that the Devils have an interest in Kings goalie Jonathan Bernier, however sources close to [...]

  CSNbayarea.com reports Mike Moore, who is currently with AHL Worcester, is out indefinitely with a head injury. CSNbayarea.com reports Frazer McLaren (hip) played in two AHL games over the weekend as he continues his conditioning stint. Jaroslav Spacek suffered an undisclosed injury in Monday’s game against Buffalo. Per NorthJersey.com Coach Pete DeBoer said that his last report on [...]

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal answers fans questions regarding Sam Gagner and what he might net the Oilers if they trade him: Gagner’s long-term status with the Edmonton Oilers is up in the air. With Ryan Nugent-Hopkins making the team and centering Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle, and captain Shawn Horcoff as the No. 2 centre, that means [...]

Injury news from around the league: Sidney Crosby (concussion) returned to Pittsburgh Saturday for a scheduled doctor’s appointment, but he is expected to be back at practice on Monday.  [Pittsburgh Tribune-Review] Matt Niskanen did not suit up for the Penguins on Saturday night due to a lower-body injury.  [Pittsburgh Tribune-Review] Chris Pronger participated in the team’s morning skate [...]