Rock Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) Sorry if this has been discussed already. When they interviewed Nolan after the selections they pointed out that Nolan wanted Nico to go #1. His response with a smile is: Now you are going to get me in trouble. So if the Devils drafted him he was going to pull a Lindros and not put on the sweater or count the days until he was a free agent? The Devils made the right choice with Nico. Edit: I just don't see Nolan being a nice guy and wanting something good for Nico. I saw it as a shot at playing in NJ if I wasn't clear before. Edited June 24, 2017 by Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 He also said he didn't like pizza, something was off with him. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 He also was asked to describe himself and he said "a complete two way hockey player". Without ever having played in an NHL game? Ego much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I think we are trying a little too hard to hate the kid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) He wanted to be a Flyer and not a Devil. Made it pretty clear. Barely in the NHL and already taking subtle shots at other organizations. Edited June 24, 2017 by '7' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Devil Dan 56 said: I think we are trying a little too hard to hate the kid. I'm not trying at all, I'm finding it pretty easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher72 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Screw him. We got the right player for our team and I'm happy about that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Aim for the collarbone boys. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 If you've seen Patrick's interviews in the past, he tries to say the nicest, safest, most diplomatic things. I'm sure this is one of them that was taken out of context. You also could see that he seemed disappointed when Nico's name was called first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 More pressure on a 1st overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 He looks like a serial killer when he speaks. He was really saying he wanted to go second. What sour grapes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 14 minutes ago, nessus said: If you've seen Patrick's interviews in the past, he tries to say the nicest, safest, most diplomatic things. I'm sure this is one of them that was taken out of context. You also could see that he seemed disappointed when Nico's name was called first. Agreed. And like eldon said.................a little less pressure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roomtemp Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 He's doing that athlete thing trying to say we'll be sorry that the Devils didn't pick him. Probably could have worded it different but he really wanted to be 1st not 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 2 hours ago, Devil Dan 56 said: I think we are trying a little too hard to hate the kid. He's a flyer, fvck him 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roomtemp Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, RunninWithTheDevil said: He's a flyer, fvck him Yeah but let's hate him cause he's a Flyer not cause of this sentence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, RunninWithTheDevil said: He's a flyer, fvck him Right. But what I'm saying is extrapolating that he meant he never wanted to play for the Devils and would have refused to put on the jersey is a little silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 54 minutes ago, Devil Dan 56 said: Right. But what I'm saying is extrapolating that he meant he never wanted to play for the Devils and would have refused to put on the jersey is a little silly. 55 minutes ago, roomtemp said: Yeah but let's hate him cause he's a Flyer not cause of this sentence. What I meant was "who cares what he thinks anymore" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Oh boy here comes a mega multi-quote 5 hours ago, DevilMinder said: He also said he didn't like pizza, something was off with him. Clearly the kid has a screw loose. Would've never survived in New Jersey. 4 hours ago, Devil Dan 56 said: I think we are trying a little too hard to hate the kid. Ehhh he's a Flyer now, I think any amount of hatred towards him is appropriate. 4 hours ago, '7' said: He wanted to be a Flyer and not a Devil. Made it pretty clear. Barely in the NHL and already taking subtle shots at other organizations. Kid's got an ego. I'm sure it was bruised by going #2, but he definitely came out and made himself look like an idiot. 4 hours ago, mfitz804 said: I'm not trying at all, I'm finding it pretty easy. Preach. 3 hours ago, Jerzey said: Aim for the collarbone boys. Like a heat-seeking missile. 1 hour ago, RunninWithTheDevil said: He's a flyer, fvck him Amen to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiquated Colorado Rockie Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 4 hours ago, Jerzey said: Aim for the collarbone boys. choices aplenty! He is injury prone so be sure to hit him hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 If I could choose between going to the team that missed the playoffs by 7 points or the one that missed by 25 points...I'd probably choose the former. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 52 minutes ago, Marshall said: If I could choose between going to the team that missed the playoffs by 7 points or the one that missed by 25 points...I'd probably choose the former. Agreed BUT this has to be a huge gut punch to him. He was the consensus 1OA going into the season. I can't see how this wouldn't bother him, even a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Not sure what interview the OP referenced, but in the one I read, Nolan was asked something like "After the first pick was announced, what were you thinking?", to which he replied "I hope I go second!" (makes sense). He also said it wasn't like he was ticked at the Devils for not taking him, and wasn't using that as any added motivation...he's actually become good friends with Nico and said that he was happy for him. I think Nolan would've been fine with the Devils drafting him if it had gone that way...even if he had said something implying that he didn't really want to come here (sure not seeing it), so what? He's a friggin' KID and kids as much as anyone can get caught up in a moment and not watch every last word that comes out of their mouths. It won't be long before he'll sound as prepared and rehearsed as 90% of professional athletes do. Anyway, let's go Devils, very happy with Nico. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazer Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 21 hours ago, Antiquated Colorado Rockie said: choices aplenty! He is injury prone so be sure to hit him hard. devils dont have anyone who can hit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Colorado Rockies 1976 said: Not sure what interview the OP referenced, but in the one I read, Nolan was asked something like "After the first pick was announced, what were you thinking?", to which he replied "I hope I go second!" (makes sense). He also said it wasn't like he was ticked at the Devils for not taking him, and wasn't using that as any added motivation...he's actually become good friends with Nico and said that he was happy for him. I think Nolan would've been fine with the Devils drafting him if it had gone that way...even if he had said something implying that he didn't really want to come here (sure not seeing it), so what? He's a friggin' KID and kids as much as anyone can get caught up in a moment and not watch every last word that comes out of their mouths. It won't be long before he'll sound as prepared and rehearsed as 90% of professional athletes do. Anyway, let's go Devils, very happy with Nico. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 3 hours ago, lazer said: devils dont have anyone who can hit Santini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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