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Lou Lamoriello Re-Sings, GM JaredCowenFan takes over duties!
The Home of the New Jersey Devils and this years NHL Draft.
Weeks before the hiring there was a Press Conference held in which nobody knew what about. An advisor of Lou stated "Hello everyone, we've brought you here today, to tell you some important news and some changes in the Organization. Do to medical and family reasons General Manager, Lou Lamoriello has Re-Signed as Devils General Manager. We will be looking for a replacement shortly. Thank you"
A week later another press conference was announced. And this was stated "I bring you here today in what is you all excepted it to be, a New General Manager. We're happy to announce the new General Manager of the New Jersey Devils.. GM JaredCowenFan. We've signed him a Three-Year Deal." Then the new GM got his time to talk at the podium. Some questions asked:
"Hello Mr. CowenFan, What are your goals for the future here in Newark?"
*CowenFan Replies*: "Our ultimate goal is to win another Stanley Cup, yes. But I believe we're still a few pieces away. I will not name those pieces just yet but I am looking to make an immediate impact and try and improve the Club the best way I can."
"With this years Draft being in here, Newark, do you plan on trading up for a top 5 pick if you don't already have one, persay?"
*CowenFan Replies*: "As said we will try and improve the Club the best way we can, be it through Draft or Trades, or Free Agency. We will try. But we will try to get a top 5 pick, yes."
*End of Conference*
We're going into the Season with no Trades. He will see how it goes as we progress through the season. Here's a look at the NHL Roster:
New Jersey Devils
Patrik Elias (82 Overall) 'A' - Travis Zajac (84 Overall) - Ilya Kovalchuk (90 Overall) 'A'
Alexei Ponikarovsky (81 Overall) - Adam Henrique (81 Overall) - David Clarkson (81 Overall)
Danius Zubrus (79 Overall) - Andrei Loktionov (78 Overall) - Matt D'Agostini (79 Overall)
Steve Sullivan (79 Overall) - Jacob Josefson (75 Overall) - Steve Bernier (74 Overall)
Henrik Tallinder (83 Overall) - Adam Larsson (84 Overall)
Anton Volchenkov (82 Overall0 - Marek Zidlicky (80 Overall)
Andy Greene (80 Overall) - Bryce Salvador (79 Overall) 'C'
Mark Fayne (79 Overall)
Marty Brodeur (82 Overall) - Johan Hedberg (73 Overall)
Top Prospects(not in NHL):
Jeff Frazee - Goalie - (25 Years Old, 3 1/2 Stars)
Maxime Clermont - Goalie - (20 Years Old, 3 1/2 Stars)
Damon Severson - Defenceman - (18 Years Old, 4 Stars)
Alex Urbom - Defenceman - (21 Years Old, 4 Stars)
Reece Scarlet - Defenceman - (19 Years Old, 3 1/2 Stars)
Brandon Burlon - Defenceman - (22 Years Old, 3 Stars)
Eric Gelinas - Defenceman - (21 Years Old, 3 Stars)
Stefan Matteau - Forward - (18 Years Old, 4 Stars)
Graham Black - Forward (19 Years Old, 3 1/2 Stars)
Harri Pesonen - Forward - (24 Years Old, 3 Stars)
Mattias Tedenby - (Forward - (22 Years Old, 3 Stars)
A decent amount but no Top Notch prospects. But they're in this Draft coming up! Adam Larrson (84 Overall, 4 1/2 Stars) and Adam Henrique (81 Overall, 4 Stars) Are our 2 big prospects.
To be continued....