Daniel Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 lol, yeah, tampering. Parise's been talking with Lou three times a day, but clearly he had no interest in coming back, it was just chit-chat, how's the weather, that sort of thing. dr33: no, the Wild are still awful, and if they sign Parise and Suter, they're pretty much at the salary cap with (still) a pretty bad team. Even I'm willing to concede no real tampering. At most maybe a small fine as a slap on the wrist for the loose lips by a quasi Wild agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 This is beyond stupid. I'm sorry. Fans: Zach, please don't go...come back. We love you. Let's win a Stanley Cup next year. Zach: (thinking what to say as fans have made a great gesture by coming out to support the team after the loss) Thank you. Don't worry about it. Zach: (thinking) Oh crap...in a split second reaction, I said "don't worry." I hope they know I just meant for them not to worry about what I'll do....oh crap...Maybe fans will think that means I am coming back...oh crap, I certainly shouldn't have said "we" in the post game interview after the game even though I am under contract. Maybe I should go back and explain to them what I meant? Ahhh it's too hot today... Epic Simpsons reference !!! Dude looks like Lou. You could make one up for Lou as well: Oh crap i should have re-signed Parise last year!!....Oh crap i shouldnt have given Salvadore 3 years!!!.....Oh crap i certainly shouldnt have re-signed Cam Janssen.... Ahhh it's too hot today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevil26 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 The only way I'll get excited is if I read "Devils trade Tallinder to so and so team for draft picks" and "Devils also trade Greene to so and so team for draft picks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheprodigy Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Sign or don't sign but quit with all the damn drama. The drama is all created by the media and fans. Unless I've missed something, Zach has not said or done anything particularly "dramatic" throughout this process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 if they both endup in minny its gonna be fvcking stupid, have fun watching us in the playoffs zach Doug Maclean Hearing from a couple of agents both players will end up in minny. We will see!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils26 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 This is beyond stupid. I'm sorry. Fans: Zach, please don't go...come back. We love you. Let's win a Stanley Cup next year. Zach: (thinking what to say as fans have made a great gesture by coming out to support the team after the loss) Thank you. Don't worry about it. Zach: (thinking) Oh crap...in a split second reaction, I said "don't worry." I hope they know I just meant for them not to worry about what I'll do....oh crap...Maybe fans will think that means I am coming back...oh crap, I certainly shouldn't have said "we" in the post game interview after the game even though I am under contract. Maybe I should go back and explain to them what I meant? Ahhh it's too hot today... You may not agree with other fans' point of view, but you have to see how some fans might take his comments to mean more than they actually do. That's all I'm trying to say. If you refuse to make that concession then you're just being stubborn. I apologize that some fans, including myself, may not be as extremely intelligent as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayday Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 fvck Zach Parise if he leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 At this point I want him to just make the announcement. 72 hours later and we are still sitting here like analyzing and overanalyzing every tweet from hockey writers all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavid Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Either way. Im drinking heavily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Epic Simpsons reference !!! Dude looks like Lou. You could make one up for Lou as well: Oh crap i should have re-signed Parise last year!!....Oh crap i shouldnt have given Salvadore 3 years!!!.....Oh crap i certainly shouldnt have re-signed Cam Janssen.... Ahhh it's too hot today... Haha. Man he really does like Lou. I don't think I'll get tired of coming up with those for Lou over the next little while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Time to break out the guilt-trip. IMO, if he wants to throw away his career he has every right to. Yes, I know the NHL is random now, but I guess he had a taste of the Finals this year and he liked it so much he wants to be sure he never goes back. Would be one of the odder FA decisions I can remember. Kovalchuk was funneled to us, this guy could literally have his pick of like 10 teams depending on his terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 It just cracks me up that Parise going to the Wild will not improve that team at all. He cant carry a team he never has he never will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos212 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 The drama is all created by the media and fans. Unless I've missed something, Zach has not said or done anything particularly "dramatic" throughout this process. ...the drama is a result of him waiting out his decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobilly45 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 looks like everyones gotta step up a little to fill in for parise if he does in fact leave (which is looking more and more likely) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 My fear of another Nieds situation is going to another level. Once again we have a star UFA sincerely taking his time to consider all options, his future, his family, all while keeping the Devils very much in the picture and not jumping at the first mega-deal tossed at his feet. In short, he's handling it as well as a man could handle it. And we already have fans throwing hate at him. Can't please everyone, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Time to break out the guilt-trip. IMO, if he wants to throw away his career he has every right to. Yes, I know the NHL is random now, but I guess he had a taste of the Finals this year and he liked it so much he wants to be sure he never goes back. Would be one of the odder FA decisions I can remember. Kovalchuk was funneled to us, this guy could literally have his pick of like 10 teams depending on his terms. I mean, the Wild have a pretty good stable of prospects. Coyle, Phillips, Granlund, Brodin. The problem is the only good NHL players they have are Koivu, Gilbert, and the goaltenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 My fear of another Nieds situation is going to another level. Once again we have a star UFA sincerely taking his time to consider all options, his future, his family, all while keeping the Devils very much in the picture and not jumping at the first mega-deal tossed at his feet. In short, he's handling it as well as a man could handle it. And we already have fans throwing hate at him. Can't please everyone, I suppose. I don't think he's handling anything, he's being led around in 25 different directions at the same time. It looks like Ryan Suter had to put him out of his misery. I don't hold any ill-will for him if he signs there, I'm just well, kinda puzzled he'd sign there. I mean, the Wild have a pretty good stable of prospects. Coyle, Phillips, Granlund, Brodin. The problem is the only good NHL players they have are Koivu, Gilbert, and the goaltenders. The problem with prospects is, well you can see the problem with prospects right here. They play 6-7 seasons for you and then disappear. It is random though, I don't think anyone who was thinking clearly thought we'd be playing in the Stanley Cup Finals in January, over Boston, the Pens, or even Team Blocked Shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I mean, the Wild have a pretty good stable of prospects. Coyle, Phillips, Granlund, Brodin. The problem is the only good NHL players they have are Koivu, Gilbert, and the goaltenders. and Backstrom is a ufa after this upcoming season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Yeo's system is everything Zach didnt want in NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils26 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) Haha. Man he really does like Lou. I don't think I'll get tired of coming up with those for Lou over the next little while. What happened? I disagree with you and am not one of the 10 self-described geniuses of the board so I don't get a response? Sorry for offending you with my stupid post earlier. Edited July 4, 2012 by devils26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils26 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Well said. You honestly don't see how fans might perceive Zach's comments differently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 I mean, the Wild have a pretty good stable of prospects. Coyle, Phillips, Granlund, Brodin. The problem is the only good NHL players they have are Koivu, Gilbert, and the goaltenders. Heatly is good too, but overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 The problem with prospects is, well you can see the problem with prospects right here. They play 6-7 seasons for you and then disappear. It is random though, I don't think anyone who was thinking clearly thought we'd be playing in the Stanley Cup Finals in January, over Boston, the Pens, or even Team Blocked Shot. This is a problem? This isn't a problem. I mean, if you think you can predict what NHL teams will be best 6-7 years from now, be my guest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullsmasher Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) If he leaves we are going to lose every game for the next 3 years and end up moving to Quebec. Edited July 4, 2012 by skullsmasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I will hate Zach for signing there. Don't make statements like "Winning is the most important thing" and "I want to win" etc. Signing in Minn is not where you sign if WINNING is your #1 priority... Even the Pens or Wings would have been a "WINNING" destination...the Wild are NOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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