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April 10, 2025

Jagr gives Devils' DeBoer ringing endorsement

April 10, 2025/ Chris Nichols
Jagr gives Devils' DeBoer ringing endorsement

“I’m very comfortable with the system we play. It gives us a chance."

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April 10, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Jaromir Jagr, Pete DeBoer, New Jersey Devils
April 10, 2025

Brodeur: "I'll have the power next year"

April 10, 2025/ Chris Nichols
Brodeur: "I'll have the power next year"

"I'm not going to go through what I've done, thinking you're still No. 1 and the next thing you know (you're sitting)."

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April 10, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils, Cory Schneider
April 10, 2025

Lamoriello responds to Brodeur's '.500' comment

April 10, 2025/ Chris Nichols
Lamoriello responds to Brodeur's '.500' comment

"I can assure you .500 isn't okay."

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April 10, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New Jersey Devils, Lou Lamoriello, Martin Brodeur
April 09, 2025

Jagr going toe-to-toe with Father Time

April 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"If you’re gonna take it like it happens to everybody, it’s going to go a lot quicker."

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April 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New Jersey Devils, Jaromir Jagr
April 09, 2025

Brodeur: Hovering around .500 isn't okay for Devils

April 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"That’s an attitude we never had before. It’s been creeping up a little bit and it needs to be addressed.”

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April 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils, Lou Lamoriello
April 09, 2025

A Jagr hug to remember

April 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“I skated by him … and he hugged me. I always remembered that. Yeah. He gave me a hug.”

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April 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New Jersey Devils, Jaromir Jagr, Pittsburgh Penguins
April 09, 2025

Ageless Jagr hopes to stay with Devils

April 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"To me, age is nothing. I don't get old. I don't know why. You've gotta ask God, man."

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April 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Jaromir Jagr, New Jersey Devils, Lou Lamoriello
April 07, 2025

Jagr in awe of Ramo's goaltending performance

April 07, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“I think it’s the best I’ve seen anybody play … in one game.”

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April 07, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils, Jaromir Jagr, Karri Ramo
April 07, 2025

'Highly-skilled' Gaudreau's game should translate to NHL

April 07, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"There’s no reason he can’t do it as a pro. He’s a highly skilled player with a knack for scoring."

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April 07, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Johnny Gaudreau, Stephen Gionta, New Jersey Devils
April 07, 2025

Schneider thriving as Devils go-to option

April 07, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I played 15 or 16 out of the last 18 down the stretch last year and got us into the playoffs.”

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April 07, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New Jersey Devils, Vancouver Canucks, Cory Schneider, Martin Brodeur
April 06, 2025

Schneider's agent noncommittal on extension with Devils

April 06, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"In society today, we’re much more mobile and things don't stay the same, and so it is with athletes."

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April 06, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Cory Schneider, Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils
April 05, 2025

'Steady' Loktionov delivering for Hurricanes

April 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"Some of our people here saw Lokti in junior and in L.A. They said if he gets a little freedom…"

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April 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Andrei Loktionov, Tuomo Ruutu, Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, Los Angeles Kings
April 03, 2025

Rebranding the New Jersey Devils

April 03, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It’s tradition. It’s loyalty. It’s team first. I think they missed an opportunity over the years to make that the brand, instead of just a hockey style."

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April 03, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New Jersey Devils
April 01, 2025

Devils' DeBoer sees nightly value from Ruutu

April 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"The one thing about him is, at the very least, even on an off night, he’s going to bring energy and physical play.”

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April 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New Jersey Devils, Tuomo Ruutu, Carolina Hurricanes, Pete DeBoer
March 31, 2025

Schneider on contract talks, possible Brodeur return

March 31, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"That’s up to him and Lou to decide, so that’s not really my business."

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March 31, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Cory Schneider, Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils
March 30, 2025

Brodeur headed to free agency July 1

March 30, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“There will be 30 teams out there. There are teams that have zero need for a guy like me, but maybe there are teams that do."

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March 30, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils
March 28, 2025

Schneider would prefer three-point regulation wins in NHL

March 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I think it would put a little more emphasis on the 60-minute regulation game and de-emphasize the shootout a little bit.”

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March 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New Jersey Devils, Cory Schneider
March 28, 2025

Zubrus not looking for Cinderella 'nonsense'

March 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“That’s not a story with a Cinderella ending and nonsense. It’s the real thing."

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March 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New Jersey Devils, Dainius Zubrus, Jaromir Jagr, Jose Theodore, Adam Oates
March 27, 2025

Brodeur not worried about legacy with Devils

March 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Martin Brodeur shares his thoughts on his Devils legacy, were he to sign elsewhere this summer, along with the possibility of playing for the Senators, Wild, Penguins or Habs.

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March 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, Ray Bourque, Luc Robitaille
March 27, 2025

Brodeur chuckles at Avery's 'Dancing with the Stars' stint

March 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“What more could he do to embarrass himself? There it is!”

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March 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New Jersey Devils, Martin Brodeur, Sean Avery
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