Zach Parise News

NHL free agency is fast approaching, and league-wide focus is shifting to the pursuit of a title in 2014.

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.

The upcoming NHL Entry Draft, which will take place on the home turf of the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on June 30, is said to be one of the deepest since the bonanza year in 2003.

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 NHL Draft will be held in New Jersey for the first time ever when the Prudential Center hosts the league's top prospects on June 30th.

In this year's toned-down edition of the NHL Awards, there is no live event. Instead, there was a broadcast on the NHL network and NHL.com last night, where some of the league's top trophies were handed out.

Three years ago, Bryan Murray was on his way out of town. The team's Stanley Cup window had closed abruptly, weighed down by decisions from the GM that had not worked out.

July 9, 2012; St. Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold, forward Zach Parise, defenseman Ryan Suter, general manager Chuck Fletcher and head coach Mike Yeo pose for a photo during a press conference at the Xcel Energy Center.

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.

First off, I would like to take time to thank and credit fellow Pucks & Pitchforks writer Frank Maduri for his efforts and assistance in both the selection and this article.

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 .

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.

This profile looks at Max Domi - a great player with an interesting story coming into the 2013 Draft.

It is no secret that if Martin Brodeur had his way, he would be busily preparing the New Jersey Devils for an appearance in the NHL's Eastern Conference Final.

The sprint toward a Stanley Cup title currently consumes the attention of hockey fans.

Patrik Elias should be able to command a solid contract at the start of this year's free-agent signing period.

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.

The last month of exhilarating hockey has been a perfect example to why the theater and drama of the NHL playoffs is far superior to any postseason action in all other sports.