TRAVIS ZAJAC NEWS

Where are is all the antipathy coming from in regards to UND head coach Dave Hakstol

Recently, ESPN posted an article that was written by Craig Custance on their Internet site (subscription required) about possible future coaching candidates for NHL and AHL jobs. UND head coach Dave Hakstol was listed as the top college coach candidates by Custance. I mean, it makes sense to me.  I have always been a big advocate of coach Hakstol’s work and I think he’s a very...
Via Goon's World Verified_ybn
8 hours ago  |  Discuss

Devils 3, Penguins 2

Ilya Kovalchuk scored his first goal since suffering a shoulder injury last month, giving the New Jersey Devils a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday. Kovalchuk's goal with 6:10 remaining helped New Jersey overcome a 2-0 deficit and win its home finale. Travis Zajac and David Clarkson also scored for the Devils. Johan Hedberg made 15 saves in his first start...
Via AP on Fox
27 days ago  |  Discuss

Devils down Penguins 3-2

The last two times the Pittsburgh Penguins lost back to back games, they went on winning streaks of fifteen and seven games, respectively.They'll expect to go on a similar run as the Stanley Cup playoffs start up next week.The New Jersey Devils defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2, Thursday night, overcoming an early 2-0 deficit. Travis Zajac, David Clarkson and Ilya Kovalchuk...
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27 days ago  |  Discuss

Devils 2, Panthers 1

Travis Zajac set up two goals, and the New Jersey Devils rode another solid performance by Martin Brodeur to a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night. Patrik Elias and David Clarkson scored for New Jersey, and Brodeur finished with 17 saves as the Devils won their second straight since the 40-year-old goalie returned to the lineup after being sidelined a month with...
Via AP on Fox
March 23, 2013  |  Discuss

Panthers have win streak snapped by Devils

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Travis Zajac set up two goals, and the New Jersey Devils rode another solid performance by Martin Brodeur to a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night. Patrik Elias and David Clarkson scored for New Jersey, and Brodeur finished with 17 saves as the Devils won their second straight since the 40-year-old goalie returned to the lineup after being...
Via Fox Sports Florida
March 23, 2013  |  Discuss

Recommended Devils Offensive Lineups

Over the past couple of weeks the Devils have acquired some young talent and is beginning to get back some key players from injury. With the season quickly coming and going because of the lockout, its time to ramp things up for a New Jersey Devils playoff push. The New Jersey Devils (14-11-6) are currently sitting at 7th in the Eastern Conference with 34 points. With critical...
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March 22, 2013  |  Discuss

Marty set to Return, Devils Need to Capitalize

The New Jersey Devils are coming off a tough loss to the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. The defeat knocked the Devils out of a playoff spot for the first time this season and sent Jersey's Team even further into their recent downward spiral. Travis Zajac and Anton Volchenkov tallied goals for the Devils in Tuesday's loss, but the game-winner came off the stick of Rangers...
Via Running With The Devils Verified_ybn
March 20, 2013  |  Discuss

Travis Zajac Struggles

The eight year term is now the maximum allowed under the new rules of the CBA.  In January, Travis Zajac was able to garnish such a contract of that length and with the cap hit size that goes along with an eight year contract you HAVE to assume a team knows what it is going to get out of that player.   Want to hear some cap hit comparables? Lucic, Franzen, Jordan Staal, Pavelski...
Via Running With The Devils Verified_ybn
March 09, 2013  |  Discuss

To the Gates of Hell: Flyers Fall to Devils 5-3

Travis Zajac scored 40 seconds into the game and there was a collective groan in Flyer land. Same old same old, but that feeling was short lived as Philadelphia stormed back scoring three times in the first period to carry […]
Via The Orange Update Verified_ybn
February 15, 2013  |  Discuss

Anders Lindback’s diving glove save robs Travis Zajac

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Anders Lindback made this miraculous save on Travis Zajac on Thursday night.  This is one of those instances where it’s very helpful to be 6’6″ and extremely athletic.  Lindback finished the game with 23 saves as the New Jersey Devils beat the Lightning 4-2.[YouTube]
Via Diehardsport Verified_ybn
February 08, 2013  |  Discuss

Devils Start Season in Glorious Fashion

The New Jersey Devils opened the 2013 season with a win against the division-rival New York Islanders. Martin Brodeur played well between the pipes, Travis Zajac and David Clarkson provided the offense, and the Devils jumped out to a quick two points. I was extremely impressed with the pace of the game in the first period. The Devils moved the puck well and had a few good...
Via Running With The Devils Verified_ybn
January 19, 2013  |  Discuss

Devils start with win over Islanders

David Clarkson's goal at 8:17 of the third period sent the New Jersey Devils to a 2-1 season-opening win over the New York Islanders on Saturday. Travis Zajac also scored for New Jersey, which reached the Stanley Cup Final last season before losing to the Los Angeles Kings. Martin Brodeur stopped 18 shots to increase his NHL wins record to 657. Travis Hamonic had New York...
Via AP on Fox
January 19, 2013  |  Discuss

Devils 2, Islanders 1

David Clarkson's goal at 8:17 of the third period sent the New Jersey Devils to a 2-1 season-opening win over the New York Islanders on Saturday. Travis Zajac also scored for New Jersey. Martin Brodeur stopped 18 shots to increase his NHL wins record to 657. Travis Hamonic had New York's goal, a power-play score at 7:12 of the third. Evgeni Nabokov made 26 saves for the...
Via AP on Fox
January 19, 2013  |  Discuss

Game 1 Preview: Getting Started On The Island

New Jersey Devils (0-0-0) @ New York Islanders (0-0-0) In a few years we will stop having to visit that place they call an arena on Long Island and head to Brooklyn to play the Islanders but for now, we will continue to play in them in the Nassau Coliseum. Here we go… CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?? Finally, after months and months of fighting over money and more money and contract...
Via Running With The Devils Verified_ybn
January 19, 2013  |  Discuss

Travis Zajac's new deal.

Former Fighting Sioux forward and current New Jersey Devil Travis Zajac is the first player to sign a big contract under the new CBA. Here is the break down of the deal: 2013-14 $3.5 million (includes $1 million in signing bonus) 2014-15 $5 million (includes $1 million in signing bonus) 2015-16 $6.5 million 2016-17 $6.5 million 2017-18 $6.5 million 2018-19 $6.5 million 2019-20 ...
Via Goon's World Verified_ybn
January 17, 2013  |  Discuss

Devils' Zajac signs long-term deal

The New Jersey Devils have signed center Travis Zajac to a long-term contract. Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello announced the deal on Wednesday, shortly after Zajac scored a goal in a scrimmage against Albany of the AHL. The deal will run eight years, and pay Zajac, who should be the No. 1 center this season, $46 million. Lamoriello said the two sides had started...
Via AP on Fox
January 16, 2013  |  Discuss

Did the New Jersey Devils overpay Travis Zajac?

The New Jersey Devils have locked up Travis Zajac, giving the center a new eight-year deal worth $46 million, as reported by ESPN's Pierre LeBrun. The deal will pay Zajac an average of $5.75 million a year over the course of the next eight years and contains a full no-trade clause. Zajac, 27, will be 35 when his eight-year deal expires. Did the Devils pay a bit too much to...
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January 16, 2013  |  Discuss

C Zajac signs eight-year extension with Devils

Center Travis Zajac has signed an eight-year, $46 million extension with the New Jersey Devils, multiple media outlets reported. Zajac, 27, missed most of the 2011-12 season with a torn Achilles. He played in 15 regular season contests, when he had two goals and four assists. But he played in 24 postseason games, collecting 14 points and two game-winning goals in the playoffs...
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January 16, 2013  |  Discuss

Devils, center Zajac agree to eight-year contract

The New Jersey Devils have signed center Travis Zajac to a long-term contract. Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello announced the deal on Wednesday, shortly after Zajac scored a goal in a scrimmage against Albany of the AHL. The deal will run eight years, and pay Zajac, who should be the No. 1 center this season, $46 million. Lamoriello said the two sides had started...
Via AP on Fox
January 16, 2013  |  Discuss

Did the New Jersey Devils overpay Travis Zajac?

The New Jersey Devils have locked up Travis Zajac, giving the center a new eight-year deal worth $46 million, as reported by ESPN's Pierre LeBrun. The deal will pay Zajac an average of $5.75 million a year over the course of the next eight years and contains a full no-trade clause. Zajac, 27, will be 35 when his eight-year deal expires.  Did the Devils pay a bit too much...
Via Puck Drunk Love Verified_ybn
January 16, 2013  |  Discuss

Travis Zajac Inks New Deal With Devils

The New Jersey Devils have announced that they have signed Travis Zajac to an eight-year, 46-million dollar extension according to Lou Lamoriello. Tom Gulitti of The Record reports that Lamoriello and Zajac had been working on the deal during the lockout. Zajac was scheduled to make $4.8 million this season (that number will be pro-rated for 48 games) in the final year of...
Via Kukla's Korner Verified_ybn
January 16, 2013  |  Discuss

New Jersey Devils Re-sign Travis Zajac

By Kristin Tullo (@K_Tullo) In between periods of the scrimmage taking place between the New Jersey Devils and their AHL affiliate, Lou Lamoriello announced that forward Travis Zajac has signed a long term contract extension. The contract is reportedly eight-years worth $46M, with a cap hit of $5.75M per season, starting in the 2013-2014 season. The length of Zajac’s contract...
Via The Hockey Guys Verified_ybn
January 16, 2013  |  Discuss

Devils sign Travis Zajac to extension

From the New Jersey Devils: Devils Re-Sign Center Travis Zajac to Long-Term Contract Newark, NJ - The New Jersey Devils today re-signed center Travis Zajac to a long-term contract. The announcement was made by Devils President/CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed. "During his time in New Jersey, Travis Zajac has...
Via Kukla's Korner Verified_ybn
January 16, 2013  |  Discuss

Todd Cordell: New Jersey Devils Re-Sign Travis Zajac

The New Jersey Devils have signed Travis Zajac to a long-term contract extension. Details to follow. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on twitter @ToddCordell. TheHockeyGuys.net Email: NHLToddCordell@Gmail.com
Via HockeyBuzz Verified_ybn
January 16, 2013  |  Discuss

Todd Cordell: Devils Yet to Begin Contract Talks With Travis Zajac, David Clarkson

Lou Lamoriello and the New Jersey Devils have yet to begin contract talks with Travis Zajac or David Clarkson, according to Tom Gulitti. If unrestricted free agency rules remain the same when a new collective bargaining agreement gets ratified, Zajac, 27, and Clarkson, 28, will both become unrestricted free agents July 1st. Any hope of Zajac or Clarkson re-signing before the...
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September 12, 2012  |  Discuss
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