Now that the Finals are over, we’re going to slow it down a bit the rest of the summer — and look ahead to the next season which is just 3 months away

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. —

Well, the summer is officially here.

And with that, we may slow things down a bit here at NewJersey-Devils.com. But we will certainly look ahead to what should be a very intriguing summer for General Manager Lou Lamoriello.

Perhaps the biggest news will come when at some point on or after 1 July, we learn that Martin Brodeur is no longer a member of the New Jersey Devils.

Will Lou be smiling much
this summer? Hope so!

My gut tells me he winds up with the Montréal Canadiens, as Cary Price’s backup. That may seem bizarre given what we just saw with goaltender Dustin Tokarski in the Canadiens’ run to the Eastern Conference Finals. But for the Habs, having a chance to have Brodeur in their sweater might just be too attractive -- just for a year -- to pass up.

We’ll see.

It’ll also be intriguing to see what Lou does.

Will he buy out a contract?

Where will this guy
wind up? My gut
says in Montreal.

Will the ownership group allow him to open up his wallet to sign a significant scorer -- or perhaps two?

Will the blue line get solidified?

How will the Devils, at no. 30, draft?

Will there be any salary-dump trades?

Will there be A trade?

It all kicks off, in earnest, on July 1 -- so we hope to see you then.

In the meantime, we’ll have any news at it breaks, as well as the continuation of our SUMMER SERIES on Doc Emirick’s greatest Devils calls ... and more as it is warranted. So be sure to continue to follow what’s going on via our Facebook Group, Google+, by checking back here periodically -- or by signing up for instant e-mail alerts. Just put your e-mail address in the box, follow the prompts -- and anytime there's something new here, it’ll be delivered right to your inbox.

Lastly, we’d like to begin a new series -- sharing YOUR memories, your greatest memories, of being a Devils fan. I’ll be sharing mine throughout the summer -- and we will publish yours if you want them to be. Simply send them in the body of an e-mail message to kevincanessa@gmail.com ... or by clicking here.

Cheers, one and all!

 -- Kevin Canessa Jr.