After losing Paul Martin, the Devils sought to re-establish their defensive identity, and they have done so. After signing Henrik Tallinder, they’ve added sought-after, shot-blocking d-man Anton Volchenkov, former Senator. It is a 6-year deal, according to Puck Daddy’s Dmitry Chesnekov. Deal is $4.25 million a year, with a no-trade clause.
Volchenkov and Ilya Kovalchuk have the same agent. Stay tuned…