They're searching for a defenseman. Maybe two. But even if things stay the way they are, Lou Lamoriello likes what he has and sees a very tough roster for young guys to crack when the new season opens.

"I think we've got a pretty good roster, so somebody's going to have to come in here and really (force his way onto the roster)," the Devils chief said. "We're very happy now with our roster. People forget -- we had 99 points and were in first place 60, 70 percent of the year. We've added two players in Bobby Holik and Brian Rolston, and certainly we're looking for a defenseman or two to come in and play -- or push somebody -- and we'll see what happens from there."

Lamoriello feels the club addressed one major need with Rolston -- offense and a quarterback for the power play. Rolston, who has played center and wing, will apparently play center and Lamoriello said he just might end up with Patrik Elias as his left wing.

Holik is slated to play some eight minutes per game, provide leadership and win some big faceoffs.

In the weeks since the first-day signings of Rolston and Holik, the Devils have added some spare parts, gone through their development camp, which included the newly signed Fedor Federov, and learned Larry Robinson will not return as an assistant coach. They also officially said goodbye to old friend Sergei Brylin, who signed a three-year deal to play in his native Russia.

More moves? The Devils were still looking for help on defense, but you didn't get the feeling Lamoriello felt this was a pressing need.

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