Update: Kovalchuk is expected to announce his return to the Devils in a press conference on Tuesday, the Devils’ official site reports.

Recommendation: Somewhere, David Puddy is very excited about the news of the club re-signing their big midseason trade acquisition. We’ll await the terms of the deal, but expect a very long-term contract to keep the talented sniper in a red sweater as the team’s premier offensive threat. After a slow start with his new club, Kovalchuk finished the regular season with 27 points (10 G, 17 A) in 27 games for New Jersey before tallying six points (2 G, 4 A) in five postseason contests.

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