New Jersey Devils (separate NHL Network video also embedded into main article)
« The worst kept secret in the weeks leading up to the deadline was the possibility of the Devils working on a deal to get the skilled power forward they coveted in Meier from the San Jose Sharks.
It happened Sunday, five days before deadline day, and the acquisition makes New Jersey a stronger, deeper team down the stretch when it becomes harder to generate offense in front of the net. Meier is physical and a proven goal-scorer.
The Devils also acquired forward Curtis Lazar in a trade with the Canucks on Friday. Lazar, who can play wing or center, is a serviceable middle-six forward capable of blocking shots and winning key face-offs.
New Jersey did what they needed to do, adding key pieces without breaking up its core. » —
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New Jersey Devils (separate NHL Network video also embedded into main article)
« The worst kept secret in the weeks leading up to the deadline was the possibility of the Devils working on a deal to get the skilled power forward they coveted in Meier from the San Jose Sharks.
It happened Sunday, five days before deadline day, and the acquisition makes New Jersey a stronger, deeper team down the stretch when it becomes harder to generate offense in front of the net. Meier is physical and a proven goal-scorer.
The Devils also acquired forward Curtis Lazar in a trade with the Canucks on Friday. Lazar, who can play wing or center, is a serviceable middle-six forward capable of blocking shots and winning key face-offs.
New Jersey did what they needed to do, adding key pieces without breaking up its core. » —
Mike G. Morreale, staff writer