David Schlemko was grabbed by the Devils on a bargain contract just before training camp and the move paid off well. With Schlemko hitting UFA again this summer, it makes a lot of sense for New Jersey to keep him around.
As the Devils head into another extended offseason, they will have some significant decisions to make to try to make the team successful for next season and beyond. Some decisions will be made for the long-term -- for instance, on draft day -- and others will be decidedly short term -- such as with Patrik Elias -- but ultimately, the Devils remain a team in transition, and will need players who can ably guide them through that transition period.