The defensive-minded Jacques Lemaire, who returned to the
Devils this summer, believes he has adapted his system to the
post-lockout era. In New Jersey, he sees the potential for
creating more offense.
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Bergfors has a great hockey sense and great offensive
potential thanks to slick moves and a quick shot. Shoulder
problems have kept the winger from showing off his full
potential. With a number of Devils departing this past
offseason, Bergfors will get his best shot to stick with the
team. Lowell (AHL) - 66GP-22G-29A-51PTS
In the System
No.
Player, Pos., Age
2008-09 Team, Stats
1
Mattias Tedenby, LW, 19
HV71 (SWE); 32GP-3G-1A-4PTS
2
Matthew Corrente, D, 21
Lowell (AHL); 67GP-6G-12A-18PTS
3
Jeff Frazee, G, 22
Lowell (AHL); 2.62GAA-.920SV%
Olympic Impact
Players who may be selected to take part in the 2010 Winter Games:
Martin Brodeur
Patrik Elias
Jamie Langenbrunner
Paul Martin
Johnny Oduya
Zach Parise
Winger Zach Parise became the first Devils player since John MacLean in 1990-91 to record at least 45 goals in a season. (Getty Images)
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2008-09 in Review
Record: 51-27-4 for 106 points Finish: 3rd in East, 1st in Atlantic; Lost Conf. Quarterfinals
"Johnny Oduya may be next in the line of guys who get a big
contract, then can't perform well enough to actually earn
it. This is a trend in the Devils roster, one exception being
Zach Parise. And this kid may be worth alot more than what we'll
have to pay him went he becomes a UFA. He could turn out
requiring a 7.5 million dollar payday and the contracts of
White, Zubrus, Elias, Rolston, etc. may make that impossible,
especially if the cap drops in the next two seasons."