New Jersey Devils NHL hockey players (from left) Patrik Elias, Zach Parise, Jamie Langenbrunner, Martin Brodeur and Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond look on during a news conference to announce the signing of Ilya Kovalchuk to a long-term contract with the team in Newark, New Jersey, July 20, 2010. Kovalchuk signed a reported 17-year, $102 million contract to remain with the Devils. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)