Stan Fischler of MSG Networks: Devils GM Ray Shero says it can be a challenge to remain patient when it comes to free agency.
They have hoped to be able to re-sign Patrick Maroon, who left for the St. Louis Blues.
“We wanted Maroon,” Ray allowed, “and offered him more money than St. Louis, but he wanted to return to his hometown and I respect him for that.”
The Devils are getting closer to naming their assistant coaches.
“We still have to name assistant coaches,” he added, “and that should happen in the next week or so.