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"But as this salary cap universe gets better understood, it's important to recognize the importance of another type of "franchise player" -- the loyal Selanne-type, near the end of his career, who repeatedly signs under-market short-term deals with one team only."

"Not too many times has the Stanley Cup been there," said Satan, who plans to bring the Cup to a charity hockey game, a rally in his hometown and a hospital. "I'm bringing it home."

"Yann Danis is a goaltender with five years’ experience on the professional level," said Devils’ Lou Lamoriello. "He will give us depth at that position as we head into training camp."

As expected, qualifying offers on two-way contracts went out to forwards Blake Comeau, Nate Thompson, Trevor Smith and also to Jeremy Collition, who is said to be headed to Europe. Defenseman Jack Hillen and goaltender Nathan Lawson also received qualifying offers.