Devils running out of time to make playoffs

By Bud L. Ellis

At the halfway point of the season, the New Jersey Devils could not even see the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

A red-hot second half of the season has pulled the Devils within sight of the final postseason slot in the East, but there is plenty of traffic ahead and not a lot of time left to make the final move. (Read More…)

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 7:55 pm by bud

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Devils deal Arnott to Capitals

The New Jersey Devils have traded veteran center Jason Arnott to the Washington Capitals for center David Steckel.

The Devils also received the Capitals’ 2012 second-round draft pick. Arnott had to waive his no-trade clause for the deal to go through.

The move is somewhat surprising from the surging Devils, who are clawing their way back toward a playoff spot.

However, the Devils felt it was prudent to move the 36-year old Arnott if it would help the team in the future. (Read More…)

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 5:19 pm by steve

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