http://rototimes.com/player_notes/nhlPlayer News and Injury Updates http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/1707 10/12: Brian Gionta netted his first career hat trick in the Devils’ 7-6 comeback victory over the Maple Leafs on Thursday, according to the AP. Gionta set a New Jersey record with 48 goals last season. http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/1707 10/3: The Devils signed Brian Gionta to a three-year contract on Tuesday that will pay him $4 million annually, according to the AP. Gionta led the team with 89 points last season and had 24 goals on the power play. http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/1707 9/27: Brian Gionta has yet to play in a preseason game because the restricted free agent has yet to re-sign with the Devils, according to the <i>Star Ledger</i>. It seems as though Gionta will most certainly come back to the Devils, but the lack of preseason participation could cause him to get off to a slow start. "... It minimizes (injury) risks by not playing games, but you also want to get in game shape," Gionta said. "If I didn't play in any (preseason) games, I don't think it would set me back for the long run, just short term. (I'll) need a few games." http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/1707 9/8: The Devils haven't cleared any salary room for Brian Gionta yet, according to the <i>New York Post</i>. The team is hoping to get cap relief on the assessment for Alexander Mogilny and Vladimir Malakhov. In the meantime, Gionta, who scored 48 goals last year, remains a restricted free agent.