In Lou We Trust

What's etcetera? Well, the Devils picking someone off the waiver wire fits. Per Tom Gulitti and Patricia at 2 Man Advantage, the Devils one (1) Sheldon Brookbank from waivers. Brookbank, at first glance, is an AHL defenseman who likes to throw down. But as Gulitti notes, he was awarded the Eddie Shore Award for being the AHL's best defenseman last season and he led all defensemen in points last year in the top minor league. Will Brookbank make some noise to make the roster? Probably not, but I wouldn't be surprised if he got a game or two as a player called up to fill in some holes. Then again, as a snap judgement, I'd put him behind Mike Mottau and Mark Fraser on the call-up depth chart. It goes without saying, though, that if Brookbank does well in Lowell as he did in Milwaukee, then his chances of getting more NHL time will likely rise - should there be a need for a defenseman.

In far more interesting reads, Steve held a chat among himself, myself, and two-fifths of 2 Man Advantage: Josh and Patricia recently. We talked plenty about the Devils, their offseason, Scott Gomez, the NHL, Colin White and other hockey related matters. Steve has posted a transcript at Battle of NY. I enjoyed doing it and I wouldn't be opposed to do something like that in future. Though I'll try to not to respond so quickly and verbosely next time.

While you're over at Battle of NY, you need to read Steve's post from a NJDevs member by the name of Skeeter. Skeeter talked to the myth, the legend, the man, Lou Lamoriello. Skeeter had plenty to ask him; Lou, naturally, had the answers. I won't quote any of it because you should read it in its entirety, it is well worth your time if you're a Devils fan (which you probably are if you're reading a Devils fanblog like this one).

At Interchangeable Parts, Pookie and Schnookie has taken the John Buccigross approach to season previews. Yes, it's lyrics associated with teams in an ascending predicted-place-of-finish column! Ookies split it up into the Western Conference and the Eastern Conference. They'll have a more detailed Devils preview tomorrow, but I must say this one thing. Picking the Rangers to finish ahead of the Devils while claiming you're not impressed by the Blueshirts smacks of, well, I'll be nice and call it confusion. Perhaps, a mistake. Or not. Whatever, you get the Buccigross style without having to go to the Four Letter's site.

Like he needs the tens - and tens - of my readers, but I'm going to tell you that Eric McErlain is always loaded with interesting hockey related posts at Off Wing Opinion. OK, so they aren't related to the Devils related, but they are quite good. Right now, he's got information about Keith Jones' story of making it in the NHL and Alexander Ovechkin's answer to the question, "Who is the most dangerous player in the NHL." Just keep scrolling.