Lou Lamoriello says Devils are better with David Steckel than Jason Arnott General manager Lou Lamoriello boldly proclaimed that the Devils are better today with David Steckel in their lineup than they were with Jason Arnott and said he hasn’t given up on making the playoffs. “Exactly the opposite,” Lamoriello said in a conference call when I asked if he had given up on this season. “Not even a question. “We will continue to do what we have done, which is take one day at a time and give it a try. Just play a game at a time. Let the end result take care of itself.” ( Read Jason Arnott more… ) Jason Arnott Traded To Washington Capitals For David Steckel, Second Round Pick The Capitals get their second-line center by acquiring veteran Jason Arnott from the Devils in exchange for David Steckel and a second round draft pick. Update: Washington Capitals Trade Second Round Pick With David Steckel To Get Jason Arnott After initial reports that today’s trade deadline deal between the New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals was a straight up swap of David Steckel and Jason Arnott, we now know that there’s a bit more to it. The Capitals have thrown in a 2012 second round pick along with Steckel, beefing up the return for the Devils. Our Devils blog, In Lou We Trust, is happy with the return. ( Read Jason Arnott more… ) New Jersey Devils Trade Jason Arnott to Washington Capitals for David Steckel & 2012 Second Round Pick The move seals a short tenure for Arnott in New Jersey. He was acquired last summer in a trade with Nashville in exchange for New Jersey’s second round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft and prospect Matt Halischuk. Based on the initial reports, the only deal that would work trade Arnott, an impending unrestricted free agent in this coming summer, was to take back a player: center David Steckel of the Capitals. Then as I was initially typing this, it came out that the Devils get Washington’s second round pick in the draft along with Steckel. While the Devils have added salary to their cap with Steckel, $1.1 million/year for the next two seasons per CapGeek, I’m thrilled they got a second round pick out of it too. I wish it was a 2011 second rounder, but one for 2012 is just fine with me. ( Read Jason Arnott more… ) Jason Arnott Waives No-Trade Clause, Joins Washington Capitals Jason Arnott, a veteran center the Washington Capitals sorely lacked, was dealt to the nation’s capital by the New Jersey Devils in exchange for center David Steckel and a second-round pick minutes before Monday’s trade deadline. Arnott, 36, waived his no-trade clause to make the deal possible, a move he didn’t take lightly. “This was the hardest decision I’ve had to make I think in my career,” Arnott told The Star-Ledger. . “It took me a while. It’s hard to leave.” ( Read Jason Arnott more… ) NHL Trades: Ales Hemsky, Jason Arnott and the Latest Deadline Deals and Rumors Well it’s finally here. All the weeks of speculation, rumors and hearsay have led to this day: NHL trade deadline day. The day that can make a fringe team a contender, a contender a favorite, or set a number of teams back years and cost a host of front office types their jobs. What fun. ( Read Jason Arnott more… ) NHL Trade Rumors Roundup: Jason Arnott Willing To Waive No-Trade Clause It’s a busy rumor mill on this 2011 NHL trade deadline day, and while we don’t expect the 30 deals that we saw last year on this day, we do expect some activity. Let’s quickly round up all the speculation we can handle. – The Tampa Bay Lightning seem happy with their team and we probably shouldn’t expect much from them, reports Damian Cristodero in the St. Pete Times. A deal for depth could be made, but with Ryan Malone on the path to return, they won’t be making much of a splash today. ( Read Jason Arnott more… ) Devils top Panthers, 2-1, receiving help from possibly-departing Jason Arnott SUNRISE, Fla. — If it was his last game for the Devils, at least Jason Arnott helped keep alive their improbable dream of making the playoffs. The big center took the final faceoff in the defensive zone with 16.9 seconds remaining, playing his part last night in a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers at BankAtlantic Center as the Devils moved to within nine points of eighth place in the Eastern Conference. ( Read Jason Arnott more… ) Caps get Arnott from Devils for Steckel The Washington Capitals have added a potential No. 2 center from New Jersey, acquiring Jason Arnott for David Steckel and a 2012 second-round draft pick. Arnott, who is an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season, has 13 goals and 24 points for the Devils. He becomes only the second player on Washington’s roster who has won the Stanley Cup, joining right wing Mike Knuble. The Capitals have been playing rookies Marcus Johansson and Mathieu Perreault as their second- and third-line centers for much of this season. The 36-year-old Arnott was a key member of the Devils when they captured the Stanley Cup in 2000. He had 8 goals and 20 points in 23 postseason games that season and has 66 points in 106 career playoff contests. ( Read Jason Arnott more… ) Related Searches : dennis wideman, washington capitals, brad richards, dustin penner, nhl Courtesy : NJ , SB Nation , Fanhouse , Los Angeles Times & NHL