FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2006, file photo, New Jersey Devils' John Madden(notes) celebrates after scoring in a shootout against the Carolina Hurricanes during an NHL hockey game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Madden, a center who has spent his entire 10-year career with the Devils.

FILE - In this April 7, 2009 file photo, New Jersey Devils' Mike Rupp, right, collides with Toronto Maple Leafs' Tomas Kaberle(notes), of the Czech Republic, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, in Newark, N.J. On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed checking-line forward Rupp to a $1.6 million, two-year contract, adding a physical presence to a team that didn't have an enforcer on the ice during the playoffs.

In this photo taken on Saturday, March 15, 2008, New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnny Oduya(notes), of Sweden, warms up before facing the Colorado Avalanche in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. The New Jersey Devils are keeping Johnny Oduya away from the free-agent market, agreeing to terms with the defenseman on a new contract. The team said Tuesday June 30, 2009, that Oduya has agreed to a multiyear deal.

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2005 file photo, former Buffalo Sabres' Mike Foligno holds up a sabre as he is honored during a ceremony before the game against the New Jersey Devils at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y. The son of former Sabres captain Mike Foligno, Marcus was selected by Buffalo in the fourth round, 104th overall, of the NHL Draft, Saturday, June 27, 2009. Listed at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, the left wing had 30 points and 96 penalty minutes in 65 games in his second season with Sudbury of the Ontario Hockey League.

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Eric Gelinas of the New Jersey Devils poses for a portrait during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Eric Gelinas of the New Jersey Devils poses for a portrait during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2005 file photo, former Buffalo Sabres' Mike Foligno holds up a sabre as he is honored during a ceremony before the game against the New Jersey Devils at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y. The son of former Sabres captain Mike Foligno, Marcus was selected by Buffalo in the fourth round, 104th overall, of the NHL Draft, Saturday, June 27, 2009. Listed at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, the left wing had 30 points and 96 penalty minutes in 65 games in his second season with Sudbury of the Ontario Hockey League.

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Eric Gelinas of the New Jersey Devils looks on after being drafted in the second round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27: Eric Gelinas of the New Jersey Devils looks on after being drafted in the second round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Jacob Josefson of the New Jersey Devils poses for a photo after the Devils selected him #20 overall during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Jacob Josefson of the New Jersey Devils poses for a photo after the Devils selected him #20 overall during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Jacob Josefson of the New Jersey Devils poses for a photo after the Devils selected him #20 overall during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Jacob Josefson of the New Jersey Devils talk to the media after the Devils selected him #20 overall during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Jacob Josefson of the New Jersey Devils talk to the media after the Devils selected him #20 overall during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Jacob Josefson from Sweden poses for a photograph after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils at the 2009 NHL hockey entry draft Friday, June 26, 2009, in Montreal.

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: CEO, President and General Managr Lou Lamoriello of the New Jersey Devils announces that with the #20 overall pick the Devils selected Jacob Josefson during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Jacob Josefson puts on his New Jersey Devils sweater after the Devils selected him #20 overall during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Jacob Josefson of the New Jersey Devils smiles on stage after the Devils selected him #20 overall during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

FILE - In this April 7, 2009, file photo, New Jersey Devils coach Brent Sutter reacts after an NHL hockey game in Newark, N.J. Calgary Flames general manger Darryl Sutter has named his brother Brent as the new head coach of the hockey club, on Tuesday June 23, 2009.

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2008 file photo, New Jersey Devils coach Brent Sutter reacts to the referees during the third period of an NHL hockey against the New York Islanders at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Calgary Flames general manger Darryl Sutter has named his brother Brent as the new head coach of the hockey club, on Tuesday June 23, 2009.

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 1999 file photo, Montreal Canadiens Matt Higgins is upended by New York Rangers Brian Leetch during first period NHL action in Montreal. The Hockey Hall of Fame will welcome an all-star lineup this year Tuesday June 23, 2009. Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Luc Robitaille and Leetch comprise a stellar class of 2009 that also includes longtime New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello in the builder category.