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Johan Hedberg (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Schwei: Devils Notes And Observations Following A Disappointing Season

The New Jersey Devils packed up on Monday morning after finishing out a disappointing 2012-13 season that left them out of the playoffs for the second time in three years.

2013/04/29

Martin Brodeur upended in the third period. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: How The Proud, Mighty Devils Have Come Crashing Down

The past few weeks have made it blindingly clear that Devils head coach Pete DeBoer is stuck with a group of players who collectively have the skill, but not the talent required to reach the playoffs.

2013/04/16

Ilya Kovalchuk (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Without Kovalchuk, Devils Throwing Away Crucial Points In Playoff Chase

In the majority of losses during this stretch, the Devils have outworked their opponents. What they’re missing is Kovalchuk’s magic touch.

2013/04/08

Devils GM Lou Lamoriello (credit: Andy Marlin/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Devils Can’t Stand Pat At Trade Deadline, Must Focus On Adding Veteran Scorer

With Ilya Kovalchuk on the mend and stars slumping, it’s imperative Devils GM Lou Lamoriello acquires a veteran scorer before the April 3 trade deadline.

2013/04/02

Devils Star Kovalchuk Avoids Shoulder Surgery, Will Miss 2-4 Weeks

Lou Lamoriello has announced that star scorer Ilya Kovalchuk will miss 2-4 weeks after suffering a right shoulder injury.

2013/03/24

Schwei: Devils Notes And Observations From The Week That Was

New Jersey is just 3-7-2 since Brodeur last played back on February 21st in Washington.

2013/03/18

Patrik Elias (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Timeless Elias Hasn’t Lost A Step, Is Still The Devils’ Heartbeat

Patrik Elias holds nearly every record in Devils history, and he hasn’t suffered any decline in his game as his 37th birthday approaches.

2013/03/08

Hartnett: Kovalchuk, Devils Setting The Pace In The Atlantic

Ilya Kovalchuk and the determined Devils have the fortitude needed to win the Atlantic and perhaps make another visit to the Stanley Cup finals.

2013/02/22

Marek Zidlicky of the New Jersey Devils and Jeff Carter of the Los Angeles Kings shove each other during Game Five of the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Prudential Center. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Exorcising The Devils Proving To Be A Difficult Task

The Devils have gone from the brink of being swept in four games to seizing the momentum due to their self-belief and even-keeled approach.

2012/06/10

The Kings and Devils are separated by officials during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Devils Have Run Into Kings’ Buzzsaw

Some have pointed to a lack of effort as reason for the Devils’ impending demise, a theory I’m not buying.

2012/06/05

Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown of the Los Angeles Kings. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Devils Struggling To Match Kings’ Firepower

New Jersey simply cannot match ammunition with a loaded Los Angeles Kings’ roster.

WFAN–2012/06/04

Bryce Salvador and Andy Greene of the New Jersey Devils. (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)

Hartnett: The Devils’ ‘No-Name Defense’ Deserves Your Respect

The Devils’ defensemen aren’t exactly household names but are finally getting credit for the job they’ve done to push New Jersey to the Stanley Cup Finals.

WFAN–2012/05/30

Martin Brodeur and head coach Peter DeBoer of the New Jersey Devils celebrate after defeating the New York Rangers by a score of 3-2 to win Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Prudential Center on May 25, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Brodeur’s Last Hurrah?

The 2012 Stanley Cup Finals might be the final hurrah in Martin Brodeur’s glorious career.

WFAN–2012/05/26

Stephen Gionta and Ryan Carter celebrate the New Jersey Devils' third period goal in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Rangers during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Stephen Gionta Has Devils Fans Experiencing Déjà Vu

The unforeseen success of the Devils’ fourth line has given New Jersey newfound energy — and belief — as they look to close out the Eastern Conference finals.

WFAN–2012/05/24