Devils Kick Off Goalie Contract Talks

New Jersey finally pulls the trigger on extension talks with their key goaltender, a move that's been bubbling in front-office circles since camp. The Devils sit in playoff contention, and locking up netminding stability ranks high on GM Tom Fitzgerald's winter to-do list amid a tight Metropolitan race. Agents and execs huddle quietly, knowing a long-term deal here could shape the blue line for years while rivals like the Rangers watch every term.