AND ALL THOSE HOO'S DOWN IN HOBOKEN LIKE THE DEVILS A LOT!

          Devils Owner John McMullen will hold a press conference
     today at Hoboken City Hall where he is expected to announced
     his "grand plan to move the Devils to a new arena,"
     according to Jon Gelberg of the Newark STAR-LEDGER.  
     According to sources, McMullen's conference will include
     architectural plans for a new arena, a "map of a
     reconfigured Hoboken, one with a new train station, new
     roads and new parking facilities," and an economic
     feasibility study.  McMullen will claim that the New Jersey
     Sports & Exposition Authority "has not lived up to its
     obligations under the team's current lease," set to end
     after the 2006-2007 season.  He also "believes" the NJSEA
     has had "secret discussions" with Yankees Owner George
     Steinbrenner about moving the Yankees (STAR-LEDGER, 12/19).