David Clarkson News

This is part one of a multi-part series that will break down all of the expiring contracts that the Devils will face this offseason.

In what has been a relatively quiet offseason so far, the New Jersey Devils made their first move today and have re-signed right wing Mattias Tedenby to a one-year contract.

Apr 25, 2013; Newark, NJ, USA; The New Jersey Devils celebrate a goal by New Jersey Devils right wing Ilya Kovalchuk during the third period at the Prudential Center.

Yesterday , we passed along a report from the New York Post that the New Jersey Devils were back in financial choppy waters.

David Clarkson of the New Jersey Devils scores during the game at the Prudential Center on February 5, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.

The New Jersey Devils ' 2013 campaign ended with the resounding thud with a 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers , the heated rival that had eliminated New Jersey from playoff contention just days earlier.

One of the biggest names that could hit the free-agent market when it officially opens on July 5th is presumably one step closer to doing so.

Marek Zidlicky shot the puck a lot in 2013, leading the Devils defensemen in shots and attempts as well as finishing second among all skaters in attempts.

Marko Dano is a feisty Slovak forward who has a solid two-way game and good skating and passing skills.

The New Jersey Devils have plenty of questions in the 2013 NHL offseason: How much more they can get out of aging players like Martin Brodeur and how much they're willing pay key younger stars providing just two of them.

Apr 27, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Ilya Kovalchuk looks to pass the puck against the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden.

The idea of lifetime New Jersey Devil Patrik Elias pulling on another NHL sweater is an image that Devils fans might have to prepare themselves for in early July.

Now that Matt Shaw has left the Devils, what candidates should general manager Lou Lamoriello target as an assistant coach to be added to Pete DeBoer's staff? Shaw has become general manager and coach of the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the USHL.

Apr 25, 2013; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Ilya Kovalchuk avoids Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang during the third period at the Prudential Center.

As the New Jersey Devils head into their offseason, they already have a pretty good idea of what their primary objectives are.

The New Jersey Devils have a big decision to make this offseason, as they consider whether or not to bring back unrestricted free agent Patrik Elias .

David Clarkson didn't just lead impending UFA forwards in shots per game in 2013.

If the Edmonton Oilers are hoping that David Clarkson is available to sign as an unrestricted free-agent this summer, they better not get their hopes up to high.

The only picture available in the system for Shaw was this one from 2011 when he was with San Jose.

It's shaping up to be a very busy offseason for New Jersey Devils General Manager Lou Lamoriello , and thanks to the team's implosion, he will have a lot of time to get the job done.