And was he ever. The man who drafted him never had to second guess himself, that's for sure. Lamoriello: "Travis was a core player for the Devils from Day One and still is. He plays in all situations out there whether the goalie is pulled, whether, trying to tie a game or hold on to a one-goal game. "He takes all key face-offs and that should say it all about the player but, more important, Travis is liked and respected by his teammates, and he's a coach's dream come true." Interestingly, Zajac's first National Hockey League game took place on October 6, 2006. Coincidentally, on that same night, Steve Cangialosi made his debut as a member of the Devils broadcast crew.