Rod Pelley News

Injured defenseman Paul Martin could be back by Christmas. For the team that seemingly has everything, it could be the perfect gift.

Niclas Bergfors is congratulated after scoring his first of two goals Saturday night against the Flyers.

Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond, back from his conditioning stint at Lowell , was one of just nine Devils players to skate at the Prudential Center Thursday.

Jacques Lemaire said Ilkka Pikkarainen is playing with more intensity since returning from Lowell .

Devils defenseman Johnny Oduya has been sidelined with a lower body injury. Jay Pandolfo and Johnny Oduya both took part in Friday's optional morning skate at the Prudential Center, but neither will play against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Rookie Tim Sestito was sent back to Lowell to open space on the Devils' roster. Jamie Langenbrunner's ice time should decrease now that the Devils are getting some players back from the injured list.

Johnny Oduya joined the Devils for practice Tuesday morning. Defenseman Johnny Oduya, sidelined with a lower body injury, rejoined the Devils and practiced Tuesday morning at the Prudential Center.

Rookie winger Vladimir Zharkov , shown during a preseason game against the Islanders, made his NHL debut Saturday afternoon.

Devils goalie Martin Brodeur is days away from becoming a U.S. citizen. Just days after becoming a father again, Devils goalie Martin Brodeur was on the verge of breaking the NHL record of minutes-played during Friday afternoon 's game against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden.

Devils winger Brian Rolston is congratulated after scoring one of two goals in Dallas Saturday night.

Rod Pelley will sit for a second straight game as Jacques Lemaire uses rookie defenseman Tyler Eckford at forward.

Martin Brodeur did not practice on Monday. Coach Jacques Lemaire said he was just resting.

Rookie defenseman Matt Corrente's NHL debut was as surprising as it was thrilling.

Rod Pelley is angry about being scratched from Saturday's game in Dallas. After playing every one of the Devils' first 20 games this season, Rod Pelley is baffled by coach Jacques Lemaire's decision to sit him Saturday night against the Dallas Stars.

Dainius Zubrus is out 4-6 weeks with a leg injury. Devils center Dainius Zubrus, who was struck in the right leg by a Kevin Klein shot Thursday night in Nashville, is out 4-6 weeks with what the team is simply calling a leg injury.

Center Dean McAmmond, shown in front of Martin Brodeur while playing for the Ottawa Senators, will make his Devils debut Thursday night.

The Devils keep losing players and winning games. Chasing a record looks good on them, no matter who's in the uniforms.

Andy Greene joins Zach Parise in congratulating Niclas Bergfors Wednesday night against the Caps.

Patrik Elias practiced with the Devils for the first time Monday. Patrik Elias practiced with the Devils for the first time this season as the team skated at the Prudential Center Monday morning.

Jamie Langenbrunner is stopped by Lightning goalie Antero Niittymaki on a first peripd penalty shot.