Monday, July 25, 2011

Off-Season Grades: Atlantic Division

Here in the last week of July, we?re handing out report cards for all 30 teams, division-by-division. Today we start with the Atlantic Division?New Jersey DevilsAdditionsEric BoultonCam JanssenSubtractionsAnssi SalmelaAdam MairPierre-Luc LeblondIt has been a rather inactive summer for GM Lou Lamiorelli, much less than in 2010 when the Ilya Kovalchuk Saga dragged out until September. Other than signing two enforcers, Lamoriello?s biggest addition may have come through the draft, fourth-overall pick Adam Larsson, who most expect to be on the opening night roster. Two needs were filled in-house as the Devils re-signed blueliner Andy Greene and goaltender Johan Hedberg.Lamoriello?s off-season is not complete yet, however, as Zach Parise is still a restricted free agent. The team filed for arbitration last month and the hearing is set for Aug. 3. A long-term deal is not expected to be signed prior to that date.Grade: CNew York IslandersAdditionsMarty ReasonerSubtractionsRadek Martin...

Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/off_season_grades_atlantic_division/5693869

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