Ilya Kovalchuk News

I chose this picture partially because I could crop out Vanderbeek's smiling face from 2010 in one form and partially because of Ilya Kovalchuk's expression here.

The draft is one of the most publicized events of the NHL offseason and for good reason, it defines the future of the league.

The Devils' disappointing 2012-13 season, in which they missed the playoffs, was reflected in the voting for NHL awards.

Pavel Buchnevich is an extremely skilled prospect that has shown both incredible talent and a lack of drive.

Over the next thirty days, we will attempt to telepathically channel the minds of NHL General Managers as they complete their final rankings in preparation for the 2012 NHL Draft being held June 30, 2012 in Newark, NJ.

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.

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.

Apr 12, 2013; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils center Andrei Loktionov skates with the puck during the second period of their game against the Ottawa Senators at the Prudential Center.

The New Jersey Devils missed the playoffs for the second time in the last three seasons, though those seasons were sandwiched around an appearance in the Stanley Cup Final.

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 .

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

You can start with the coach that failed to hold it together when injuries to Martin Brodeur and Ilya Kovalchuk sent the Devils into a spiral.

Adam Henrique is due for a new deal this summer. What should he get? Let's compare him against similarly productive players to educate our guess.

There's no denying that the New Jersey Devils are in a precarious situation with some of the team's leading scorers and several other talented players entering free agency.