Elias26 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I'm just surprised there's a player who offered to waive his NTC to come to only New Jersey. Obviously winning the cup in his career was never his top priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 This is a hilariously bad faith move. What are you talking about? The Devils are at 38 million for next season right now. They have Fayne's contract (~2M) in significant RFAs. But they have 0 goalies signed next year and even if Parise leaves, they are likely to sign a top-six forward. Call it $3M for goalies and $4M for a top six forward. Now we're at $47M. And there's still 6 more players to fill out the rest of the roster. And the Devils can stay under the floor until the league locks out and when the cap comes down they might be compliant. Acquiring dead space is the act of the desperate, not a move to make in February. The only way this makes sense is if Lou is punting next year, which I don't think he is. They're not acquiring dead space. I was just saying if he busted, it's not the worst thing that happened, they are not on the books for $4M with him, they're on the books for $2.6M cash and split over 2 years cap. I am just using the prior history of where NHL owned teams have been vis a vis the floor. This year really isn't relevant because they're clearly not operating under that condition, with their payroll being where it is. And why would they lower the cap and not keep linkage, in which case the signed players salaries would drop by the same % as the cap does? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellOnICE Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I think Lou is more likely to chance a trade for a guy who has one year left on a deal - with a possible intention of a buyout amnesty in the next CBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayday Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 mobility is never bad to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I wonder what Denis Potvin has heard on the subject. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin226 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I wonder what Denis Potvin has heard on the subject. Screw that lets get a real analyst - What does Bobby Holik have to say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caron14 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 do you believe that Josh harding is coming to new jersey with zidlicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyFan42 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 RT @TGfireandice Devils spokesperson says Petr Sykora is "resting." Well then, if he's resting, let's wake him up! Hello, Mr. Petr Sykora! I've got a nice fresh banana for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Resting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 do you believe that Josh harding is coming to new jersey with zidlicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I think Lou is more likely to chance a trade for a guy who has one year left on a deal - with a possible intention of a buyout amnesty in the next CBA. The last thing the Devils want is an amnesty buyout, which are actual dollars that don't count on a salary cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinZ Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I dont want to see him come to NJ only to boot Taormina out of a spot. He has been super strong for us. Foster is the only one I would want to see him replace. . I really wish we never got Foster. I'd much rather have Tao playing in his spot. Although neither of them will probably be playing once Tallinder and Larsson are back. You gotta figure the top 6 will be: Volchenkov Greene Larsson Tallinder Salvador Fayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 foster has improved the PP - otherwise he's been pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 foster has improved the PP - otherwise he's been pretty bad. He also cleared out Pelley and Mark "Captain Arbitration" Fraser. Hopefully Lou can involve him in a deal for a Zidlicky-type player. Worst case scenario, he's gone in July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayday Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Just checked, Zidlicky only has 13 points this year and he is -7. I hate this time of year because there is always those defenders on the block who are those "will bring you mobility to your back end". Quite honestly at 4M he isn't performing to what he is getting paid. maybe a 3rd and a mid level prospect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Zidlicky's missed some time with injury...but still he'd be only on around a 30-point pace. Last year he had 24 in 46 games I think, which is a 40-point pace. Maybe it's the new coach and system, or maybe he's just old. He won't have the system excuse here, ironically enough and he'd be the main guy on the PP along with Kovy. I do wonder if his agent's loose lips have scuttled this deal now though (since we know Lou has vetoed deals once leaks happen) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayday Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 he would have a lot more offensive skill to work with especially on the power play. if i were lou id actually try to get a deal done for him but dont overpay and make sure we move foster out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer91 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 . I really wish we never got Foster. I'd much rather have Tao playing in his spot. Although neither of them will probably be playing once Tallinder and Larsson are back. You gotta figure the top 6 will be: Volchenkov Greene Larsson Tallinder Salvador Fayne Its easy really, just dress 7 D, use foster only on PP, and Kovy Double shifts 4th line. We solve the D situation, the 4th line situation, and the PP situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Its easy really, just dress 7 D, use foster only on PP, and Kovy Double shifts 4th line. We solve the D situation, the 4th line situation, and the PP situation Haha love your avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodeur14301991 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 It wouldn't shock me at all that since this leaked out IF Lou were considering trading for Zidlicky that he is no longer considering trading for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayday Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 It wouldn't shock me at all that since this leaked out IF Lou were considering trading for Zidlicky that he is no longer considering trading for him. That would be a disappointing reason for not conducting a trade. But again Lous like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Its easy really, just dress 7 D, use foster only on PP, and Kovy Double shifts 4th line. We solve the D situation, the 4th line situation, and the PP situation I suggested this on another thread, but there is legit concern that Kovy will burn out in the playoffs if his minutes go THAT high. I still think it's worth a shot, but I can see why DeBo and Lou may not agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 That would be a disappointing reason for not conducting a trade. But again Lous like that Eh yeah I agree, but if anyone's earned the right to do things 'my way or the highway', it's definitely LL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Apparently a rumor now is Foster + Tao + 3rd for Zid Edited February 15, 2012 by Devilsfan118 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Apparently a rumor now is Foster + Tao + 3rd for Zed So Tao +a 3rd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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