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After missing the playoffs, Devils' GM Ray Shero looks at the season and what's ahead. https://t.co/xSXW2w4lzF

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Can the Devils become contenders in goalie Cory Schneider's prime? https://t.co/x7S9deYDNq

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Shero on making Elias decision for next season: "I am not there yet at all. This is not something that is going to happen overnight."

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Shero: "I didn't think he was going to earn it. It was great. What a story. It was fantastic for him."

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Shero: "I went into that (last) game saying to John Hynes, 'If we lose 6-0, Patrik is getting first star. I could pull an audible maybe.'

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Shero on whether he'll be able to keep emotions out of making decision on Elias: "I'd like to say it's not very hard at all, but it is."

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Shero: "My responsibility is to add a little more talent. The common theme is we need to score more."

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Shero: "(Travis) Zajac had a real strong year for himself."

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Ray Shero on Devils: "We know we have to take another big step here."

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John Hynes says he will get a chance to see some of the AHL playoffs before he leaves April 29 to coach Team USA in world championships.

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John Hynes says he anticipates no changes in Devils' coaching staff for next season.

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Geoff Ward will be an assistant coach for German team at world championships in Russia.

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Patrik Elias admits playing for another NHL team would tarnish his career. https://t.co/YVH09oYmBL

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As expected, Devils assign Reid Boucher, Joe Blandisi, Pavel Zacha and Damon Severson to Albany (AHL).

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10 difficult free agency decisions for Devils' GM Ray Shero. https://t.co/xqxS8k1FmX

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Kyle Palmieri admits he was nervous at first playing for Devils. https://t.co/b8Ls7aTwNr

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David Schlemko said he'd sign with Devils now if he likes the offer rather than wait for July 1.

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Elias: "But at the same time my final decision is going to rely on what Ray (Shero) is going to indicate."

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Elias: "Yeah, after all these years."

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Patrik Elias admits it would spoil things a bit if he wanted to play next season and it had to be for another team.