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Arnott provides Blues with veteran's influence

April 17

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Blues general manager Doug Armstrong made no bones about it. When he signed then 36-year old Jason Arnott as a free agent last summer, it wasn't just with the idea that Arnott would help his team get to the playoffs. He was hoping Arnott would help get through them. Arnott, who turns 38 in October, helped advance the cause Monday, scoring a power-play goal that helped propel the Blues to a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their series with the San Jose Sharks at HP Pavilion. Scoring playoff goals would be a new experience for many of the Blues, who won their first playoff game in eight years Saturday. But it is nothing new for Arnott. The game against the Sharks was his 118th postseason game, well"

Blues await updates on injured D'Agostini, Arnott

February 10

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"The news on injured forwards Matt D'Agostini and Jason Arnott was no news Thursday, other than waiting and seeing. Both sat out Thursday's game with the Devils, pending further inspection. D'Agostini, showing symptoms of a concussion after taking a couple hits to the head Tuesday in Ottawa, was with the team in Newark but didn't take part in the morning skate, staying instead at the team hotel. Arnott, who hurt his shoulder Friday against the Kings, was still in Toronto doing rehab work but will rejoin the team in St. Louis today. "Neither one is ready for today," coach Ken Hitchcock said. "We'll review it tomorrow on both guys. Dags is day to day and certainly not going to play today."

Arnott excited to wear the Note

October 9

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"It's just one game, there are 81 more to go. But Jason Arnott couldn't sleep before the Blues played host to the Nashville Predators on Saturday evening at Scottrade Center. That was a positive sign. "I got up and told my wife I had the jitters and she said, 'That's a good thing; it means you still love the game and care about the game,'" Arnott said. Arnott has experienced his share of opening nights. He began his 17th full season Saturday, playing in his 1,173rd game. But it was his first with a blue note on his chest and the veteran center, who turns 37 on Tuesday, was as nervous as a rookie making his NHL debut. "When you start with a new club, you want to make an impression, you want"

Arnott sidelined after eye surgery

September 28

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Blues center Jason Arnott had surgery to remove a cataract in his right eye this morning in St. Louis and is expected to miss seven days, according to the club. That projected timetable would put Arnott back on the ice on Oct. 5, three days before the Blues open the regular season Oct. 8 against Nashville at Scottrade Center. Arnott, 36, who signed a one-year contract with the Blues as a free agent this summer, did not practice with the team Tuesday. Afterwards, Blues coach Davis Payne said that Arnott had an upper-body injury."

Langenbrunner, Arnott say they have a lot to give

July 7

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Last season was a forgettable year for new Blue Jamie Langenbrunner. The club with which he began the season, New Jersey, had an insufferable start, and after he was traded to Dallas, the Stars slumped down the stretch and missed the playoffs in their final game. Between the two teams, Langenbrunner had a combined nine goals and 23 assists in 70 games. It was a far cry from the 29 goals and 69 points he had in 2008-09 and 19 goals and 61 points he managed in 2009-10. In fact, the nine goals Langenbrunner posted last year was the fewest total of his 14-year career in seasons when he's played at least 50 games. "Myself, I want to put last year behind me," Langenbrunner said today. "Before"

Blues sign Jason Arnott and Jamie Langenbrunner to identical one-year contracts

July 7

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Before Jason Arnott and Jamie Langenbrunner signed Wednesday with the Blues, the NHL veterans asked the club "a lot of great questions about the depth of our team," general manager Doug Armstrong said. The Stanley Cup champions and former team captains learned as much as they could before agreeing to terms on identical one-year, $2.5 million deals that could be worth as much as $2.8 million individually if they reach certain bonuses. What they didn't know is that the other was also signing in St. Louis. "I had no idea that (Armstrong) was pursuing Jamie," Arnott said. "I agreed to do the deal (Wednesday) morning, and he mentioned that he had signed Jamie as well. It was kind of cool in the"

Blues sign Langenbrunner, Arnott

July 6

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Seeking to add more veteran help on offense to its young team, the Blues have signed free-agent forwards Jamie Langenbrunner and Jason Arnott to one-year contracts. Langenbrunner, 36, split his time last season between the New Jersey Devils and Dallas Stars, where he played in 70 games, tallying nine goals, 23 assists and 32 points. The No. 35 overall pick in the 1993 NHL entry draft, the 6-1, 205-pound Langenbrunner has put up career totals of 1,035 games played, with 237 goals, 401 assists and 638 points. Arnott, 37, also begin last season with the Devils before joining the Washington Capitals. Between the two stops he played in 73 games, chipping in 17 goals, 14 assists and 31 points."

Jason Arnott to test NHL free agent market

June 30

Washington Post

"Veteran center Jason Arnott will test the free agent market when it opens on Friday at noon, according to his agent. Arnott's agent, who is also his brother Wade, said in an e-mail that "although we maintain an open line of communication with the Caps, Jason will test free agency at this point." Washington acquired Arnott, 36, at the trade deadline from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for David Steckel and a second-round draft pick in 2010."

In Jason Arnott, Capitals see someone who's been where they want to go

April 27

Washington Post

"Jason Arnott has been in the NHL half his life, and it would seem he knows no other way than to walk into a dressing room, assess the situation, and say exactly what comes to mind. "He knows what he was brought in here to do," said Matt Hendricks, Arnott's teammate for the past two months on the Washington Capitals. He knows now, at 36, how to act and what to say and when to say it. But the man who has led the Capitals for the last two months — and there doesn't appear to be anyone in the dressing room who disputes that fact — was once an 18-year-old rookie looking for leadership, not doling it out. The fans of the Edmonton Oilers, for whom he played, couldn't understand when Arnott would"

Capitals find a leading man with Jason Arnott in the fold

April 13

Washington Post

columnist Mike Wise

"On the way home from Dulles International Airport after the Washington Capitals' last regular season game, Jason Arnott needed transportation back to his apartment. He had no doubts regarding whom he would ask for a ride. Easy — the quiet one he was still getting to know. "I rode with Sasha," said Arnott, referring to Alexander Semin, the Caps' mercurial young Russian star whose English curiously becomes worse the harder he is probed for answers to his game and life. "We were just shootin' the [breeze], talkin' about the playoffs. I wanted to know what he saw in the team. I wanted to know about his parents. Where he originated from, you know, things that make me know him better. .?.?. "He"

Caps crumble to 'Canes in shootout, 3-2

March 30

Washington Examiner

"Maybe it was the desperation of the Carolina Hurricanes. Maybe it was the rust from two injured players just in the lineup. Maybe it was one soft third-period goal allowed. But a disappointing start to the third period led to a rare blown lead for the Capitals, who eventually dropped a 3-2 shootout loss to Carolina on Tuesday night at Verizon Center. Hurricanes rookie center Jeff Skinner scored the game-tying goal in the third period and added the game-winner during the shootout. "They've got to do whatever they can," Caps defenseman John Carlson said. "But on our end we've got to be able to compete and beat any team that's going to come hard because everyone is going to be fighting for"

Ovechkin, Arnott return as Washington falls in shootout

March 30

Washington Post

"The Washington Capitals welcomed back their most accomplished player on Tuesday night in their first home game in more than two weeks, and left wing Alex Ovechkin certainly had his moments. There weren't enough of them, however, from him or his teammates to prevent the Carolina Hurricanes from escaping with a 3-2 shootout victory before an announced crowd of 18,398 at Verizon Center. The deciding goal came off the stick of right wing Tuomo Ruutu, who beat Washington goalie Semyon Varlamov with a backhand shot on the Hurricanes' third attempt. Center Jeff Skinner had scored on Carolina's opening try of the shootout, and in between, Ovechkin and center Nicklas Backstrom failed to pierce"

Alex Ovechkin, Jason Arnott say they're ready to play tonight

March 29

Washington Post

"Forwards Alex Ovechkin and Jason Arnott participated in this morning's skate at KCI, and although there was no official word if they would play tonight against Carolina at Verizon Center, both appear all but certain to do so. Ovechkin skated for nearly half an hour, including participating in a few rushes, before exiting for the locker room. Arnott came off a bit after that. Remaining on the ice well after practice for what is customarily the scratches skate were winger Jason Chimera and center Jay Beagle, an indication that Ovechkin and Arnott could re-join the team in its first game at home in more than two weeks. Capitals Coach Bruce Boudreau said at the start of his post-skate news"

Capitals hope to get Ovechkin, Arnott and Green back for playoffs

March 29

Washington Examiner

"There are six games remaining, and neither their Stanley Cup playoff seed nor their opponent is set yet. But the Capitals are fine with that. They have entered the postseason before as the red-hot underdog and as the reigning Presidents' Trophy winner. Neither scenario worked out so well. So whatever fate has in store for Washington this spring is fine. All the Caps want is to be healthy when the real games begin in a little more than two weeks. There are still plenty of questions there, however. Forwards Alex Ovechkin (undisclosed injury) and Jason Arnott (lower-body injury) skated at practice for the first time in two weeks. Both hope to play in a game by the weekend. But there are no"

Jason Arnott could return to Capitals' lineup this week

March 29

Washington Post

"In a day of injury news and updates, Jason Arnott also took part in his first full practice with the team after suffering what appears to be a lower-body injury, which is in addition to concerns about what sources said is a groin ailment. Arnott has missed the last six games with the injury, the nature of which has not been disclosed by the team, but didn't look slowed or hindered in any way during the Monday practice. "After a day off, it's a litte rough, but not too bad," Arnott said, before addressing whether he would be able to play on Tuesday against Carolina. "We'll see how it responds today and go out in the morning skate tomorrow and then we'll see.""

Alex Ovechkin: ‘I think I’m ready to go’

March 28

Washington Post

"Alex Ovechkin completed his first full practice with his teammates since the Capitals’ coaching and training staffs decided Monday to give him time to rest a nagging injury, the nature of which has not been disclosed. During the practice session, Ovechkin appeared to have jump in his stride and didn’t hesitate on any of the drills. While he wasn’t in a no-contact jersey, he didn’t receive any significant hits from his teammates, either. After the workout, Ovechkin said he’s feeling “good.” Asked what he looks for to determine that he is feeling better, Ovechkin replied: “I just skating over there like to see if it bothers me or not. It’s not bother me and I think I’m ready to go.” Ovechkin"

Alex Ovechkin, Jason Arnott skate before Capitals' practice

March 25

Washington Post

"Some quick notes from Capitals practice, which is underway at KCI: --Both Alex Ovechkin and Jason Arnott skated with strength and conditioning coach Mark Nemish prior to the regular practice this morning. It appeared to be a rather brisk workout for both players, with plenty of stop-and-start style drills. Ovechkin wore knee-shin pads under warmup gear while Arnott didn't wear any pads. They were on the ice for about 20-30 minutes. --Everyone else on the roster, except for Mike Green, participated in the regular practice. Green has not taken part in a full practice or contact drills with his teammates since suffering a concussion when he was hit by the New York Rangers' Derek Stepan on"

Jason Arnott: Injury was 'building up for awhile'

March 24

Washington Post

"Jason Arnott skated for the third consecutive day at Kettler Capitals Iceplex on Wednesday, wearing warmup gear and no pads as he did laps around the rink for about 15 minutes. The veteran center also met with reporters after finishing an off-ice workout to discuss his absence from the lineup for the first time since he missed the Capitals' trip to Montreal back on March 15. The Capitals have not disclosed the nature of Arnott's injury, and the 36-year-old didn't go into specifics, either, except to say that he has dealt with the injury that has currently sidelined him in the past. Based on Arnott's light skate prior to the team's practice on Wednesday, it appears the injury that forced"

Sources: Capitals center Jason Arnott has groin injury

March 22

Washington Post

"Jason Arnott has missed the last three games with a groin injury, according multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. The Capitals center, who is officially listed as week-to-week with an undisclosed injury, skated for roughly 10 minutes prior to team practice this morning at KCI in warmup gear. He did laps around the rink rather gingerly, but Coach Bruce Boudreau said afterward that the veteran said he "felt good; that's a positive sign."

Full disclosure: Arnott needs to get healthy

March 17

Washington Examiner

columnist Thom Loverro

"Washington Capitals center Jason Arnott has some sort of "undisclosed injury," and his initial status was reportedly "week-to-week." If that's the case, Caps fans have an injury that is "week-to-week" as well, but it's not undisclosed. Call it a broken heart. The Caps may have won their ninth straight game Tuesday night, an impressive 4-2 victory over the Canadiens in Montreal, without Arnott even on the road trip, let alone on the ice. But if you have watched this team this season and are looking for reasons that the Caps have gone from struggling to dominating, you would look no further than the arrival of Arnott. General manager George McPhee appears to have drawn a winning hand at the"

Capitals will benefit from Jason Arnott's playoff experience

March 3

Washington Post

"Standing in front of his locker Wednesday after his first full practice with the Washington Capitals, Jason Arnott struck an imposing figure at 6-foot-5. Acquired from New Jersey at Monday's trade deadline, Arnott provides a firm veteran presence and a Stanley Cup ring to a young team that could desperately use the former in its quest for the latter. The 36-year-old center knows he is here to get more out of everybody else just as much as he is to provide a scoring boost, and he is already embracing the role of a leader. "Being an older guy, you're not as shy to speak up and say things," Arnott said. "You don't want to rant and rave the whole time you're in the dressing room, but you just"

Jason Arnott says accepting trade from Devils was 'hardest decision' of his career

March 1

Newark Star-Ledger

"Some will view Jason Arnott as a deserter, thinking of his own best interests when the Devils still have long-shot hopes of capturing a playoff spot. Others will see him as a 36-year-old veteran who craves and deserves one more shot at a Stanley Cup and, realistically, will not have that opportunity on a team still nine points out of eighth place. Either way, Arnott said the decision to waive his no-movement clause Monday did not come easily. He did so not long before the 3 p.m. trade deadline and was dealt to the Washington Capitals for center David Steckel and a second-round draft pick in 2012. "This is the hardest decision I've had to make, I think, in my career," Arnott told The"

Caps deal at the deadline

March 1

Washington Examiner

"The Capitals used the NHL's trade deadline on Monday to add two new players the organization hopes will contribute to a deep run in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Washington acquired defenseman Dennis Wideman, 27, from the Florida Panthers and veteran center Jason Arnott, 36, from the New Jersey Devils. That was in addition to left wing Marco Sturm, 32, who was picked up via waivers on Saturday. In return, the Caps lost only one player off their 23-man NHL roster -- center David Steckel -- two draft picks and a marginal prospect. Steckel went to the Devils along with a 2012 second-round pick. Jake Hauswirth, a 23-year-old forward who spent this season with ECHL affiliate South Carolina, was"

Capitals makes moves for Jason Arnott, Dennis Wideman

March 1

Washington Post

"With a pair of moves on the day of the NHL's trade deadline, General Manager George McPhee attempted to address the Washington Capitals' specific needs of defensive depth and experience at center while still managing to preserve the team's bevy of young prospects. The Capitals acquired center Jason Arnott from New Jersey and defenseman Dennis Wideman from Florida, who, along with waiver pickup Marco Sturm, bring a veteran presence to a young roster that is still in search of consistency with 19 regular season games remaining. McPhee sent Washington's second-round pick in 2012 and faceoff specialist David Steckel to the Devils in exchange for Arnott; he sent the Capitals' third-round"

Devils send Jason Arnott to Washington Capitals

February 28

Newark Star-Ledger

"Jason Arnott had no intentions of leaving the Devils to go to a team still fighting to make the playoffs. But as today's 3 p.m. NHL trade deadline approached, the veteran center was dealt to the Washington Capitals in an exchange for center David Steckel. The 6-5, 217-pound Steckel, from Wisconsin, had 11 points (five goals, six assists) in 57 games this season for the Caps. He was the Los Angeles Kings' second pick (30th overall) in the 2001 entry draft."

For Devils, defeat could spell end of Arnott, others

February 27

Bergen Record

"There's no time for the Devils to feel sorry for themselves. If they are going to still find a way to pull off this miracle run at a playoff spot that they started seven weeks ago, they need to shake off what went wrong Friday and move on quickly with a win today over the Florida Panthers. Even that might not be enough to convince general manager Lou Lamoriello to let this collection of players remain intact through Monday's 3 p.m. NHL trade deadline. It also might not be enough to convince center Jason Arnott - one of the players Lamoriello has to be considering moving - to not ask for a trade. That could be one of the ramifications of Friday's 2-1 loss at Tampa Bay. Normally, the end of"

Go for it or not? Arnott trade will tell

February 27

New York Post

"The Devils' last chance has arrived, their final opportunity to convince Lou Lamoriello to let their Preposterous Dream live. If, as expected, Jason Arnott asks Lamoriello to deal him to a contender by tomorrow's 3 p.m. trade deadline, the general manager will have to decide whether to pull the plug on the Devils' already-forlorn hopes for a 14th straight season in the playoffs. Should they lose in Florida this afternoon after falling in Tampa Friday, Arnott is almost certain to ask out. But should they win for the 17th time in 21 games today, Lamoriello might not only refuse to trade Arnott, but go the other way and pick up another defenseman to help further the dream. If Lamoriello does"

Devils' Jason Arnott could be close to asking for trade

February 27

Newark Star-Ledger

"Jason Arnott insists he hasn't made up his mind about whether he will ask Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello for a trade when the team flies back home following today's late afternoon game against the Panthers at BankAtlantic Center. But the loss to the Lightning Friday night in Tampa, coupled with Carolina's victory, pushed the veteran center a bit closer to requesting a move to a team more likely to make the playoffs. "Maybe a little bit," Arnott admitted Saturday. "Seven points away would've been a lot better than 11. But we'll see what happens. It's really hard to decide what to do. It's a long shot being 11 points out at this time. Then again, we've been through so much as a team."

Arnott faces tough decision as trade deadline approaches

February 16

Bergen Record

"Should he stay or should he go? That is the question Devils center Jason Arnott will have to answer before the NHL's Feb. 28 trade deadline. Five weeks ago, it would have been easy. With the Devils on a 12-1-2 run that's helped them climb from 27 points out of a playoff spot to 14, the picture has become clouded. Arnott's contract, which expires at season's end, has a no-movement clause. He can remain a Devil by simply declining to waive it. At age 36, however, he's running out of kicks at the big silver can and he doesn't want to risk losing an opportunity this season on a long-shot bet. That's why the six games the Devils play before the deadline, beginning with tonight's against"

Jason Arnott wonders if Devils will trade him before Feb. 28 deadline

February 1

Newark Star-Ledger

"Jason Arnott spent the All-Star break in Miami. The Devils' veteran center isn't sure where he will spend the final months of this season. "It's going to be a little tough. I'm sure a lot of talk and rumors will be flying around," Arnott said today. "I just have to go out and play and see what happens." An unrestricted free agent after this season, Arnott has already stated that he would waive his no-trade clause to go to a contending team before the Feb. 28 NHL trade deadline. Arnott, 36, certainly has value. He has size, experience and ranks third among Devils forwards this season with 12 goals. Although he is minus-11, that says more about the last-place Devils than Arnott. This is new"

Things Arnott going well for slumping Devils

December 22

New York Post

"The Devils' season is almost irretrievable, only getting worse, and grim reality has set in. There's no way for the players to ignore the consequences. Their leading goal-scorer says his prime concern is helping the Devils turn this disaster around. But Jason Arnott admits he has wondered whether he eventually will ask to be traded to a contending team. "Like go to a playoff team? I've thought about it," Arnott told The Post yesterday, before the Devils lost their ninth straight road game, 5-1 to the Capitals. "We're not quitters. Mathematically, we're not out of it yet. When I decided to come here, the chance I wanted was to be in contention to win this year. It just hasn't gone that way."

Arnott doesn't regret return to Devils

December 17

Bergen Record

"Jason Arnott is not one to look back and second guess himself. So, you won't catch the Devils center looking over at the Nashville Predators' bench tonight, wondering if he did the wrong thing six months ago when he jumped at the chance to be traded back to the team he won a Stanley Cup with in 2000. The decision was somewhat mutual, with Arnott entering the final season of his contract and the sides unable to reach an agreement on an extension. Arnott waived his no-trade clause and the Predators granted his wish, sending him to the Devils on June 19 for a 2011 second-round draft pick and prospect Matt Halischuk. Arnott says he knew the Predators would be good without him, but he couldn't"

Jason Arnott prepares to play team that traded him

December 17

Newark Star-Ledger

"Devils veteran center Jason Arnott refused to play the ''what if'' game Thursday as he prepared to go against his former team — the Nashville Predators — tonight at the Prudential Center. He played in the Music City for the previous four seasons, the final three as the Predators captain. In a mutual agreement, the Predators dealt Arnott to the Devils, his second stint here, in June for a 2011 second-round pick and prospect Matt Halischuk, who has not played in the NHL this season. The decision to deal Arnott was made when the Predators and Arnott couldn't reach an agreement on a contract extension. Arnott is in the final year of a contract paying him $4.5 million. The young and exciting"

Plum's Umberger quietly excels with Blue Jackets

December 4

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

columnist Shelly Anderson

"R.J. Umberger hasn't felt the love for his scoring streak that Sidney Crosby has been raking in during his concurrent streak. "Probably not," the Plum native and Columbus winger said with a chuckle this week. "Probably a little bit different. Things are a little bit quieter in Columbus. Sometimes that's a good thing. We're playing well right now, and that's more important." Umberger had at least a point in 10 games in a row before getting blanked in the Blue Jackets' loss Friday night against Buffalo. He had three goals, 13 points in the streak to move into the team lead with 19 points. He had a plus-minus rating of plus-6 in those games to take the club lead among forwards at plus-9. Of"

Jason Arnott, David Clarkson back for Devils practice

December 1

Newark Star-Ledger

"Jason Arnott and David Clarkson, who both missed practice Tuesday, were back on the ice as the Devils worked out today at the AmeriHealth Pavilion. Arnott had been sick for the past few days while Clarkson did not practice Tuesday for personal reasons. Share Tweet 0 Comments Martin Brodeur remains out and did not practice with the team. He is sidelined with a bruised right elbow."

Devils send Jacob Josefson home with hand injury; Jason Arnott's ankle OK

October 31

Newark Star-Ledger

"Rookie center Jacob Josefson, who injured his right hand in San Jose Wednesday night, was sent home to New Jersey to be examined further. The young Swede was slashed and then fell awkwardly on the hand. Although he said it seemed to be improving, there was reason enough for the team to be concerned. "Jo has gone back home. He had to get his hand checked on. Precautionary," coach John MacLean said. Brad Mills, recalled from Albany (AHL) today, was set to make his NHL debut at the age of 27. MacLean said he would wait to see during warmups whether Mills was too tired to play after a long day of travel. If Mills does play, it is assumed Tim Sestito would come out. Sestito is healthy but"

Patrik Elias anxious to reunite with newly-acquired Jason Arnott

June 20

Newark Star-Ledger

"They made magic together as linemates and combined on the goal that clinched the Stanley Cup in 2000. Now that Jason Arnott is back with the Devils after today's trade with the Nashville Predators, Patrik Elias is anxious to reunite with his former linemate. "I left him a message this morning," Elias said. "I told him he'd better start working out. He's probably forgotten how quick I am." Along with Petr Sykora, they formed the Devils' A Line. Sykora's days in the NHL appear to be over, but Arnott is happy to be back with the Devils and Elias bel ieves he will give the team a much-needed boost. "I think it's great. I think Lou (Lamoriello) felt like we needed a big guy up front again,""

Predators trade Arnott, Hamhuis in separate deals

June 20

Nashville City Paper

"The Nashville Predators made a pair of significant deals Saturday afternoon, fewer than two weeks before the end of the National Hockey League's contract year. Jason Arnott, the team captain since 2007-08, was sent to the New Jersey Devils for a 22-year-old forward and a draft pick. In a separate move, defenseman Dan Hamhuis, who was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, was sent to Philadelphia in exchange for former Predators' first-round pick Ryan Parent. The Hamhuis deal is reminiscent of one made with the Flyers three years ago. Both Scott Hartnell and Kimmo Timonen were traded to Philadelphia shortly before they became free agents, and the Flyers immediately"

'00 Cup hero Arnott back with Devils

June 20

New York Post

"Too late to fill last season's screaming need but an early start for next year, the Devils are bringing back Jason Arnott to fill their major void at center. General manager Lou Lamoriello yesterday dealt prospect Matt Halischuk and 2011 second-rounder to Nashville for the 35-year-old righty who scored the 2000 Stanley Cup winning goal for the Devils. "I watch that video every single summer, two or three times. It always brings a tear to my eye," Arnott said yesterday. "I wanted the chance to do it again. "I'm really excited. I always wanted to come back to Jersey at stome point in my career." Arnott, 6-foot-5 and 220, has spent the last four seasons in Nashville after three-plus years"

Devils bring back Stanley Cup hero Jason Arnott in trade with Nashville Predators

June 20

New York Daily News

"The Devils are reaching back into their Stanley Cup-winning past for the second time in two days. In a trade with Predators Saturday, the Devils brought back center Jason Arnott, who scored the double-overtime, championship-winning goal in the 2000 Stanley Cup Finals. Thursday the Devils hired John MacLean, the man who scored the goal that got the franchise into the playoffs for the first time, as the head coach to replace Jacques Lemaire. MacLean was an alternate captain on the Devils first Stanley Cup-winning team in 1995. For Arnott, the Devils sent the Predators rookie right wing Matt Halischuk and a second-round pick in the 2011 draft."

Arnott's return to lineup offers chance to regain form for playoffs

April 6

Nashville City Paper

"The Nashville Predators are getting their captain back. The hope is that his return gives him enough time to get back to peak condition. Jason Arnott will travel with the team to Phoenix on Tuesday and will be on the ice the following night for the Predators' final road game of the 2009-10 season. Monday was a day off for the majority of the Predators. Arnott, however, skated along with a select few as he prepared to make his return to game action. He has been out since he sustained a head injury in the third period of a March 20 overtime victory over Columbus. "I think when you miss time, the first game that you're back adrenaline kicks in," Trotz said. "After that, I think you start to"

Nashville Predators want Jason Arnott back on ice Wednesday

April 6

Tennessean

"He's suffered three concussions over the past three seasons and missed 21 games as a result. But as Predators captain Jason Arnott prepares for his latest return to the lineup, he says he's more concerned about Nashville's upcoming playoff appearance than he is about potential long-term effects of his head injuries. Arnott skated hard for a third straight day Monday and said he plans to play Wednesday in Phoenix, after missing eight games in a row because of the concussion he suffered March 20. The Predators have qualified for the postseason but are still battling for as high a Western Conference playoff seed as possible during their last two games. "Things are looking good right now and"

Predators' Jason Arnott is torn over injury

March 25

Tennessean

"Jason Arnott is torn. The Predators' captain knows this is a crucial time to be on the ice, but he also knows the potential consequences of rushing back from a head injury. So when asked whether he was frustrated or being patient, he was quick with his answer. "A little bit of both," Arnott said. The center suffered the injury during Nashville's win against Columbus on Saturday and did not play in Tuesday's loss to Dallas. Coach Barry Trotz is listing Arnott as day to day leading up to tonight's game against Phoenix at 7 p.m. at Bridgestone Arena. Arnott practiced Wednesday and will be re-evaluated after today's morning skate. "All I can do is see how I feel on the ice and go from there,""

Jason Arnott defends absence

March 24

Tennessean

"The Predators played a second straight game without center Jason Arnott on Tuesday, despite the fact Nashville Coach Barry Trotz said Monday he expected the captain to return to the lineup against Dallas. "I came in (Tuesday morning) and (trainer Dan Redmond) said, 'If you're not 100 percent, I'd rather give you that extra game or two just to rest it,' '' Arnott said. "I think it would be different if it was a must-win — not that it's not. But I think it would be different if it was the playoffs. I'd be playing for sure.'' Arnott suffered a head injury last Saturday, when he was tripped by Columbus forward Samuel Pahlsson and fell to the ice. He didn't play last Sunday, but worked out on"

Jason Arnott sits out game against Blues with head injury, status update for Monday

March 22

Nashville City Paper

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"The weekend did exact a physical toll, though. Jason Arnott sustained a head injury in the third period Saturday against Columbus and did not play against the Blues. Another forward, Joel Ward, sustained an upper body injury in the second period at St. Louis and missed the remainder of that contest. The status of each will be updated Monday."

Predators center Jason Arnott injured; status for today unclear

March 21

Tennessean

"Predators center Jason Arnott did not travel with the team to St. Louis on Saturday after suffering an apparent head injury in the third period of Nashville's 1-0 overtime win against Columbus. Predators Coach Barry Trotz said Arnott will be re-evaluated this morning and will make a decision at that time whether to join the team for its 5 p.m. game against the Blues. "(A concussion) is always a concern any time you hit the deck like that and get hit in the head,'' Trotz said. "So it's a concern, but at the same time, the first indication is that I'm not really concerned right now. I think he should be fine, but only Jason will let us know about that.'' Arnott left the game with 7:30"

Predators will reunite Steve Sullivan, J.P. Dumont, Jason Arnott line

March 2

Tennessean

"Coming into the season, the Predators talked often of counting on their top line of veterans Steve Sullivan, Jason Arnott and J.P. Dumont. The trio looked good in training camp, but ever since Dumont went down with an injury in the season opener, things haven't been the same. The three have played together only for relatively short stretches. As the Predators return to action from the Olympic break tonight, however, it looks as if Sullivan, Arnott and Dumont will get another chance to show their stuff. The three have been practicing together for the last few days and will likely stay together when Edmonton visits Bridgestone Arena. "I'm really excited about it, that's for sure,'' Dumont"

Recently injured Predators pay dividends in victory over Atlanta

January 31

Nashville City Paper

"Jason Arnott scored seven seconds into the third period and lifted the Nashville Predators to a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday at the Sommet Center. The victory snapped the Predators' five-game overall losing streak and their two-game skid at home. Arnott's goal, his 13th of the season, was just his second since Dec. 10. Each of his last two, though, have been game-winners. Joel Ward and Martin Erat had a goal and an assist, and Pekka Rinne made 23 saves for his 19th win of the season. Both Ward and Erat had the primary assist on the other's goal."

O'Reilly heads back to Milwaukee

January 17

Tennessean

"With Predators captain Jason Arnott due to return to the lineup Monday against Toronto, the Predators reassigned center Cal O'Reilly to Milwaukee on Saturday. O'Reilly posted three assists in four games during his recall and played more than 15 minutes in three of the contests."