Jaromir Jagr re-signs with Devils

In a move that would surprise some,the New Jersey Devils inked Jaromir Jagr to a new one year contract before the veteran winger would test the free agent market.

The deal is reported to be worth six million plus possible incentives and allows the Devils to look for the top notch goal scorer that the team needs without having to replace their leading point scorer from the 2013-14 season.

I endorse this move,despite the question of re-signing a 42 year old winger that could lose his skills at any time.
It's a one year deal,so it wouldn't be a long term drag on the salary cap and the worst case scenario would be that Jagr went to hell all at once and the team paid for less than great performance for one season.
The Devils lack offense already and need to sign/trade for a scorer for next season and allowing Jagr's numbers to walk away would not enable the team to step forward even with a sizable addition.

Lou Lamoriello is starting early this off season in an attempt to take the Devils back to the playoffs,this is a good start.
Look for a Devils post sometime before the draft that looks at the team and what I think needs to be done over the summer...