Onddeck Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Phillydev is back You're no the onl one who is suspecting Zach is playing with everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 This whole "trip home to MN" is a PR tour and he is trying to save a little face with the league. Watch. he live there lol come on now per Russo For folks that think he wouldn't fly back to Minnesota to announce he's leaving, he laughed: "this is where I live." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMazz Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 (edited) Yeah at this point I'm thinking we might actually be better off signing Semin instead - having a number one, solid RW with something to prove, having Kovy at his natural LW spot and either bringing up Teddy or signing another spare part to replace Poni. Maybe even resign Sykora I'm content with a top line of Kovy-Zajac-Semin. Kovy-Zajac-Semin Elias-Henrique-Clarkson UFA/Teddy-Josefson-Zubrus Carter-Gionta-Bernier Janseen Volechenkov-Zids Tallinder-Greene Salvador-Fayne Larsson/Harrold Marty Moose or Kovy-Zajac-Semin Elias-Henrique-Clarkson Zubrus-Josefson-Sykora Carter-Gionta-Bernier Janseen Volechenkov-Zids Tallinder-Greene Salvador-Larsson Fayne/Harrold Marty Moose Either one of those still equates to a formidable team. If Zach goes elsewhere I would be happy with either of those. Edited July 3, 2012 by TheMazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Just watch and see what happens. I'm gonna be the "told ya so" guy. As long as you use caps locks so we can hear you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberite Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Just watch and see what happens. I'm gonna be the "told ya so" guy. The last "told ya so" guy on these boards was MantaRay, who famously predicted the Devils are finished and will never make the playoffs again when we signed Kovalchuk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 If he is going to walk, Minnesota would be the easiest to stomach lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikepeluso8 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Let's go get Semin then. But you know what, if we don't get him...things aren't looking too hot in 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellOnICE Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Really ghdi? Guy gives us up for a perenial loser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I too think Parise has made a decision. I think that's why he flew home. It's not PR stunt, that's ridiculous. He just wants to follow-up with his family and see what they think and then announce when he's ready. Anyone who tells you what that decision is though, is lying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onddeck Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Yeah at this point I'm thinking we might actually be better off signing Semin instead - having a number one, solid RW with something to prove, having Kovy at his natural LW spot and either bringing up Teddy or signing another spare part to replace Poni. Maybe even resign Sykora I'm content with a top line of Kovy-Zajac-Semin. Kovy-Zajac-Semin Elias-Henrique-Clarkson UFA/Teddy-Josefson-Zubrus Carter-Gionta-Bernier Janseen Volechenkov-Zids Tallinder-Greene Salvador-Fayne Larsson/Harrold Marty Moose or Kovy-Zajac-Semin Elias-Henrique-Clarkson Zubrus-Josefson-Sykora Carter-Gionta-Bernier Janseen Volechenkov-Zids Tallinder-Greene Salvador-Larsson Fayne/Harrold Marty Moose Either one of those still equates to a formidable team. Honestly I'm not gonna disagree with you. The more and more I hear how much Zachs gonna get paid, we're obviously gonna overpay no matter who we get. Of course I want Zach to stay but if he goes we have to replace him with somebody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibby89 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 If he is going to walk, Minnesota would be the easiest to stomach lol. Agreed, and to be honest if he walks, that leaves only Parise and Poni that is not there from last years team that made the finals. I can't imagine they wouldnt at least make an attempt to replace him with a top 6 foward. are they really that bad off without him? I said from that start I really want him back but at upwards of 8-9 a year I'd much rather take another route and have him enjoy his time in minnesota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onddeck Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 If he is going to walk, Minnesota would be the easiest to stomach lol. Haha I agree. With all these worries about Pitt and Phl, Minnesota would be like a luxury lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 im somewhat amazed how some folks here are bashing Zach for being not loyal and everything cause he's waiting 2 days to make a decision... kovalchuk took like 4 years to make a decision and went to the highest bidder from 2 teams... yet we're all pretty happy with his services and all felt for the "THIS IS TEAM" thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMONPETEYD Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 FWIW, Brodeur was on the fan at 11 and still thinks Zach comes back to us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Really ghdi? Guy gives us up for a perenial loser? Its his decision, and I'd much rather him go there than go to sh!tsburgh. Where would rather him go if not here? Obviously, I want him to stay here, but if not, go to Minnesota. We'll see him twice a year at most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie2Hottie Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Could Suter be waiting to see what Parise does? Maybe he has interest in playing here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkirt Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Really ghdi? Guy gives us up for a perenial loser? ala Nieds, he went not for the $ but for the love......awwwwwww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Could Suter be waiting to see what Parise does? Maybe he has interest in playing here I hope he plans on playing forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevsftw Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 If Zach decides to move home to Minnesota (and his family) I don't see how anyone can blame him for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Could Suter be waiting to see what Parise does? Maybe he has interest in playing here Its long been rumored that Suter wants to stay in the western conference. Besides, we are STACKED on D. Not just at the big club, but in the minors as well. Our defense is not a pressing concern. Our offense is with this uncertainty. I really dont think of it matters though, I don't think Suter would come here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Yeah guys, Salvador's contract would have never happened if Lou had any intention of pursuing Suter. Let's let that one go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 im somewhat amazed how some folks here are bashing Zach for being not loyal and everything cause he's waiting 2 days to make a decision... kovalchuk took like 4 years to make a decision and went to the highest bidder from 2 teams... yet we're all pretty happy with his services and all felt for the "THIS IS TEAM" thing... But this is closer to the heart for Devil fans. Kovy was here for a half a season but Zach has been here forever. Everyone will take it harder if he leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Lou We Trust Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 If Zach decides to move home to Minnesota (and his family) I don't see how anyone can blame him for that. I totally agree. But if he signs with Pittsburgh, I will have a hard time with it. The Penguins are my worst nightmare and I can't stand them. I would have a hard time wishing Zach well as a Penguin and might even grow to hate him. The thought of that is upsetting, but it is reality. Best case he stays in NJ for a decent price. Or if he does leave .... I could wish him well in Minnesota. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 If Zach decides to move home to Minnesota (and his family) I don't see how anyone can blame him for that. Its the one of the only decisions he could make (Detroit and Chicago to lesser extents) where I wouldnt have Gomez style hate for him. He goes to Pittsburgh or Philly, he is on par with Gomez for ex-Devils I don't like anymore. Basically, if you're going to leave, go as far away as possible and go out of the conference. If he goes to the Penguins, thats as bad as going to the Rags, especially now. We've had Zach the same amount of time we've had Brian Gionta. We've won no cups with Zach. I got over my hate of Niedermayer fairly quickly because of his past with us + the fact we rarely had to see him. Zach doesnt have that same nest egg for me. He'll just be another player that came through here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 It's minor, but not smart by Russo to ambush Parise at the airport. That was part of the reason he said he didn't want to play for Minnesota last year. Just not good form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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