Devils sign Niedermayer,OSU fights Illini

It wasn't THE Niedermayer that Devils fans would have loved to have seen most,but Lou Lamiorello did upgrade the center position with the signing of Rob Niedermayer to a one year contract worth one million.
The Devils have always liked the center as they have tried multiple times over the years to add him to the team,although most of the speculation involved adding Rob in an attempt to make it easier to re-sign Scott.
The veteran scored 14 goals last season with the Ducks and should help the Devils on the defensive end as well.
Niedermayer will likely be on the third line early in the year until Patrik Elias returns and then could either be the 4th line center or enable Elias to return to wing.

The Devils also decided to sign former Buffalo enforcer Andrew Peters to a two year deal.
Peters ensures that the Devils will have plenty of bangers to drop the gloves between himself,Pierre 3L LeBlond and David Clarkson.
Peters worked his way on the team after being invited to camp without a contract.
Peters has been reported to have made the team,but other cuts have not been made yet.
Look for our Devils preview later this week....


The Ohio State Buckeyes host Illinois as the Illini return to the scene of their greatest win under Ron Zook,their upset of the then top ranked Buckeyes two years ago.
Illinois enters the game 1-1 with a win over Illinois State and a big loss to Missouri.
Illinois relies on the enigmatic QB Juice Williams on offense and will hope to utilize his running abilities to keep the ball away from the Buckeyes with a one man show.
Illinois has a huge problems stopping the run,so if Terrelle Pryor desires,he could have a huge day running the ball and maybe someone emerges from the running back pile with a top effort in today's game.
Our Prediction-
Buckeyes 29 Illinois 15

Back tomorrow with Buckeyes wrapup,Vitali Klitschko vs Chris Arreola and predictions for the Browns and Seahawks.

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