Devils sign 4 minor leaguers including Pascal Rheaume

LOWELL ADDS FOUR PLAYERS
AHL Devils Sign Two Goaltenders, One Defenseman & One Forward

Newark, NJ – The Lowell Devils, the AHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils, today signed four players: goaltenders Dave Caruso and Jason Smith; defenseman Ryan Gunderson; and forward Pascal Rheaume.

The announcement was made by Lowell Devils General Manager Chris Lamoriello.

Smith, 23, spent the entire 2007-08 season with Trenton, where he tied Caruso for the team lead with 13 victories and two shutouts. The 6-1, 195-lb. goaltender joined the organization after a four-season collegiate career at Sacred Heart (AH). While with the Pioneers, Smith was named to Atlantic Hockey’s First All-Star Team following his junior and senior seasons. He was New Jersey’s fifth choice, and 197th overall selection in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He was born July 17, 1985 in St. Lambert, Que.

Gunderson, who will turn 23 later this month, saw action in all 72 games with Trenton last season. He finished first among the team’s defensemen, and third overall with 46 points, while his 42 assists were tops. At 5-11, 180-lbs., Gunderson was named to the ECHL All-Rookie Team, and played in the ECHL All-Star Game last season.

He also appeared in three games with Lowell upon completion of the ECHL regular-season. Gunderson began his pro career with Columbia (ECHL) on March 16, 2007, after four seasons at Vermont (HE). He was born August 16, 1985 in Bensalem, PA.

The return of Pascal Rheaume,

I think all of the signings are good. All of those werent surprising until i saw Pascal's name.

http://vis-www.cs.umass.edu/lfw/images/Pascal_Rheaume/Pascal_Rheaume_0001.jpg

Oh French Canadians.

*hint Weeonta telling me about me being anti-US* :laugh:

For all you guys who wanted Lou to get Jason Smith at the trade deadline last year. . . well you kinda got him. ;)

I think all of the signings are good. All of those werent surprising until i saw Pascal's name.

http://vis-www.cs.umass.edu/lfw/images/Pascal_Rheaume/Pascal_Rheaume_0001.jpg

Oh French Canadians.Maybe we can sign his sister to serve as Marty's backup.


http://gomavs.unomaha.edu/resize_image.php?this_photo_folder=headlines&this_img_name_large=lg_272142.jpg&max_width=250&max_height=346
Manon Rheaume

http://members.tripod.com/~Thunder49/classic_rheaume_129.jpg

Lowell Adds Four Players
AHL Devils Sign Two Goaltenders, One Defenseman & One Forward
Newark, NJ – The Lowell Devils, the AHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils, today signed four players: goaltenders Dave Caruso and Jason Smith; defenseman Ryan Gunderson; and forward Pascal Rheaume. The announcement was made by Lowell Devils General Manager Chris Lamoriello. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.

Caruso, 26, returns to the organization after splitting the 2007-08 season between the ECHL (34 games) and AHL (16 games) Devils. The 6-1, 210-lb. netminder finished the season tied for the Trenton lead with 13 wins and two shutouts, while leading the team with a 2.59 goals-against average and .917 save percentage. Caruso joined the Devils after beginning his professional career in the Thrashers’ organization in 2006-07. Born June 18, 1982 in Queens, NY, he spent four seasons, 2002-03 through 2005-06 at Ohio State (CCHA), and was an all-conference honorable mention in 2005 and 2006.

Smith, 23, spent the entire 2007-08 season with Trenton, where he tied Caruso for the team lead with 13 victories and two shutouts. The 6-1, 195-lb. goaltender joined the organization after a four-season collegiate career at Sacred Heart (AH). While with the Pioneers, Smith was named to Atlantic Hockey’s First All-Star Team following his junior and senior seasons. He was New Jersey’s fifth choice, and 197th overall selection in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He was born July 17, 1985 in St. Lambert, Que.

Gunderson, who will turn 23 later this month, saw action in all 72 games with Trenton last season. He finished first among the team’s defensemen, and third overall with 46 points, while his 42 assists were tops. At 5-11, 180-lbs., Gunderson was named to the ECHL All-Rookie Team, and played in the ECHL All-Star Game last season. He also appeared in three games with Lowell upon completion of the ECHL regular-season. Gunderson began his pro career with Columbia (ECHL) on March 16, 2007, after four seasons at Vermont (HE). He was born August 16, 1985 in Bensalem, PA.


Rheaume, 35, returns for his fourth tour of duty with the Devils’ organization, and the 16th season of his professional career. During that time, the 6-1, 210-lb. center has seen action at both the AHL and NHL levels, while playing in 35 games with Vienna (Aus.) last season. Rheaume has five goals and one assist for six points in 35 games played with New Jersey. He was a member of its 2003 Stanley Cup Championship team. Born June 21, 1973 in Quebec City, Que., he has career totals of 163 goals and 214 assists for 377 points and 438 penalty minutes in 531 career AHL contests. Not drafted, he first signed with New Jersey as a free agent on October 1, 1993.

late by about 18 minutes pal

Rheaume...this can only mean one thing...we are going to win the cup since we have another FC for Marty!:yo:

http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=541668

/thread.

Yay Pascal Rheaume.

Always did like him as a fourth line center. Now I guess he'll fill that position in Lowell. Although if he did get a stint in New Jersey, he would have to be one of the only players ever to get four stints with a team.

Yay Pascal Rheaume.

Always did like him as a fourth line center. Now I guess he'll fill that position in Lowell. Although if he did get a stint in New Jersey, he would have to be one of the only players ever to get four stints with a team.
Wouldn't the NJ Devils have to sign him first?

Wouldn't the NJ Devils have to sign him first?

Ah, yes. They would.

so i guess this means Caruso/Smith will battle it out for the backup spot behind Clemmensen

so i guess this means Caruso/Smith will battle it out for the backup spot behind Clemmensen

Never thought I would hear those words...:sarcasm:

so i guess this means Caruso/Smith will battle it out for the backup spot behind Clemmensen

No. Caruso will compete against Frazee the winner will then back up Clemmer while the other will go start in the ECHL.

How old are Caruso/Smith?

How old are Caruso/Smith?
26 and 23 respectively. Hint: scroll up. ;)

26 and 23 respectively. Hint: scroll up. ;)

:laugh: My fingers are tired?

But anyway, wouldnt that make Smith a prospect? So that means we have 2 goalie prospects. Not only one. Right? :dunno:

:laugh: My fingers are tired?

But anyway, wouldnt that make Smith a prospect? So that means we have 2 goalie prospects. Not only one. Right? :dunno:
I guess. Personally, I don't think either have a shot at making the Devils team. Frazee has the most upside, and he has shown flashes of brilliance at times, in 2005 when the US won the Junior World Championships and 2007 when they finished third. He was pretty bad last year though. I guess we'll have to see.

I guess with goalie prospects you never know. Smith may turn out to be better than Frazee, but there development is just so much different from skaters, no one can truly tell.