njmg.typepad.com - 7/2/2009
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Center John Madden has left the Devils to sign a one-year. $2.75 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. "I'm really happy," Madden said. "It's only a one-year deal, but we have a chance to win a Cup there. It's a...
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nj.com - 7/2/2009
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Bill Kostroun/Associated PressDevils GM Lou Lamoriiello said the
team just could not afford to keep Brian Gionta
at $5 million per season. John Madden needed a change in scenery. Brian Gionta was simply too expensive at $5 million per season....
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New Jersey Devils GM Lou Lamoriello: This is not a sad day
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Madden signs with Blackhawks - 7-1-09
Empty Netters —
... Defensive center John Madden, a former Conn Smythe Trophy winner, has signed with the Blackhawks. The deal is for one year at $2.75 million. ...
Rangers sign Gaborik to five-year blockbuster; Devils lose two
Puck Daddy —
... two years. The BeeJays used to have zippy up the middle; now, their centers might go four-deep next year for the first time in franchise history. • Quote of the Night from Down Goes Brown after Chris Neil inked a new deal with the Ottawa Senators: "$8M for Neil sounds about right. I'm assuming it's a 20-year deal?" Ha! Four years, $8 million for the pest. Neil, not the other pest that's making $1.3 million next season. • End of an era in New Jersey: The great checking duo of Madden and Pandolfo has ...
News and notes, July 2, 2009
In Lou We Trust —
End of an era: Devils lose Gionta, Madden - (The Bergen Record) Lamoriello: Devils on the verge of signing a mystery player - (Fire & Ice)
Gionta and Madden bid farewell to New Jersey - (Fire & Ice) Devils will have different look next season - (Fire & Ice) John Madden signs one-year, $2.75 million contract with Chicago (updated with quotes) - (Fire & Ice) Brian Gionta signs with Canadiens; Devils moving on - (Fire & Ice) Gionta involved in "intense talks" and getting "close" to a deal - (Fire ...
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The Flyers were a historically bad face-off team during the 2008-09 season, so I targeted 5 free agents the Flyers should look to address the problem. Well, two of those guys are off the market , as John Madden signed with the Blackhawks and Samuel Pahlsson signed iwth Columbus. That leaves ...
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Various media outlets are now reporting that the Chicago Blackhawks have now agreed to terms with center John Madden on the heels of adding Marian Hossa earlier on Wednesday.
Madden reportedly signed a one-year, $2.75 million contract.
Formerly ...