While Verizon does love WP8, they aren't willing to lay down a heavy subsidy yet. Sales still need to perk up. I haven't heard about new devices except a W8 and a WRT tablet.
Kind of a catch 22 there. The flagship phones like the Nokia 920 often drive sales of the lower phones, and the Nokia 920 is by far the best selling Windows Phone currently per the ad tracking statistics.
Myself, I am not satisfied with any of the choices currently. The 8X has too little storage, no microsd, problematic coating which can wear off and stain, and is missing gyro. The 822 is using a low res screen, limited color selection (I want CYAN!), no gyro, otherwise nice though. The Samsung is poor all around.
Thus, I will continue to use my 3G HTC Trophy until Verizon releases something on the level of the 920, or a cyan 822 with HD screen. The 2 year contracts are too long to settle for something less if you are an enthusiast.
Overall, though, the 822 is the best overall device Verizon offers currently IMO.