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The Devils (12-17-7) are seventh in the Metropolitan Division
with 31 points. DeBoer was in his fourth season as New Jersey's
coach.
General manager Lou Lamoriello did not comment on the reasons
behind the move or a possible replacement for DeBoer. The Devils
said in a statement that there would be no further comment until
Lamoriello addresses the team Saturday.
All NHL teams remain off Friday from practices and games on the
final day of the league's three-day Christmas break. The Devils
play the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
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The Calgary Flames recalled defenseman Corey Potter from the
Adirondack Flames of the American Hockey League, the team
announced.
In 123 career NHL games, he has eight goals and 24 assists.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets added center Sean Collins to the
roster on emergency recall from the American Hockey League's
Springfield Falcons.
Collins, 25, has appeared in two games with Columbus this season
and has no points. In 13 career NHL games, Collins has no goals
and one assist.
(Editing by Andrew Both)
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