FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2006, file photo, New Jersey Devils' John Madden celebrates after scoring in a shootout against the Carolina Hurricanes during an NHL hockey game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Madden, a center who has spent his entire 10-year career with the Devils. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2006, file photo, New Jersey Devils' John Madden celebrates after scoring in a shootout against the Carolina Hurricanes during an NHL hockey game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Madden, a center who has spent his entire 10-year career with the Devils.

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  1. New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur (30) kicks aside a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning's Ryan Malone (12) as Devil's Colin White (5) defends during an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
  2. New York Rangers' Brandon Dubinsky (17) checks New Jersey Devils' Travis Zajac during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 in Newark, N.J. The Rangers beat the Devils 3-2.
  3. New Jersey Devils' Jay Pandolfo eyes the puck as New York Rangers' Ryan Callahan, right, lands on Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 in Newark, N.J. Callahan received a penalty for goaltender interference. The Rangers beat the Devils 3-2.
  4. New Jersey Devils' Zach Parise, left, slows down New York Rangers' Vinny Prospal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 in Newark, N.J.
  5. New Jersey Devils' Paul Martin is sent flying on a check by New York Rangers' Chris Drury during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 in Newark, N.J.
  6. A New York Rangers fan reacts as New Jersey Devils' Zach Parise (9) celebrates with Travis Zajac after Zajac scored during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 in Newark, N.J. The Rangers beat the Devils 3-2.
  7. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Patrick Kane (r), Dave Bolland (c) and John Madden (l) of Chicago look dejected after the 1-2 defeat during the ZSC Lions Zurich v Chicago Blackhawks Victoria Cup match at the Hallenstadion Arena on September 29, 2009 in Zurich, Switzerland.
  8. DENVER - NOVEMBER 06: John Madden #11 of the Chicago Blackhawks controls the puck against Milan Hejduk #23 of the Colorado Avalanche during NHL action at the Pepsi Center on November 6, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.
  9. From left, Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene loses control of the puck as Chicago Blackhawks center John Madden, Avalanche left winger Cody McLeod and Blackhawks center Tomas Kopecky, of Slovakia, come in to cover in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.
  10. GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 05: Sami Lepisto #18 of the Phoenix Coyotes skates with the puck past John Madden #11 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on November 5, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Blackhawks 3-1.
  11. GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 05: Goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov #30 of the Phoenix Coyotes makes a pad save on the shot screened by John Madden #11 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on November 5, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Blackhawks 3-1.
  12. CHICAGO - OCTOBER 30: John Madden #11 of the Chicago Blackhawks tries to work the puck out from under the glove of Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens as Hall Gill #75 defends at the United Center on October 30, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.
  13. Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet, left foreground, of France, passes the puck as Blackhawks' Cam Barker, back left, and Dallas Stars' Mark Fistric, right, battle for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. The Stars won 4-3.
  14. HELSINKI, FINLAND - OCTOBER 03: #10 Patrick Sharp of the Chicago Blackhawks has a shot at goal during The Compuware/NHL Premiere Helsinki series match between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Florida Panthers at the Hartwall Areena on October 3, 2009 in Helsinki, Finland.
  15. HELSINKI, FINLAND - OCTOBER 03: #10 Patrick Sharp of the Chicago Blackhawks has a shot at goal during The Compuware/NHL Premiere Helsinki series match between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Florida Panthers at the Hartwall Areena on October 3, 2009 in Helsinki, Finland.
  16. HELSINKI, FINLAND - OCTOBER 03: Goalkeeper #31 Antti Niemi of the Chicago Blackhawks in action during The Compuware/NHL Premiere Helsinki series match between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Florida Panthers at the Hartwall Areena on October 3, 2009 in Helsinki, Finland.

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