sundstrom Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 btw - i'm as big a bull on loktionov as anyone but other than a good 2 1/2 weeks with kovalchuk, he wasn't exactly a sure thing here. he got demoted and then scratched for a time. i know josefson has gotten hurt and underwhelmed offensively when given a chance but he's proven to be adaptable to playing wing and can go up against tough competition and not get run out of town. both, i would say, are equal question marks for this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) btw - i'm as big a bull on loktionov as anyone but other than a good 2 1/2 weeks with kovalchuk, he wasn't exactly a sure thing here. he got demoted and then scratched for a time. i know josefson has gotten hurt and underwhelmed offensively when given a chance but he's proven to be adaptable to playing wing and can go up against tough competition and not get run out of town. both, i would say, are equal question marks for this year Loktionov was never demoted, besides initially when the Devils got him. He was scratched late in the season, but I suspect that was to evaluate everyone more than anything else. Whether the points come is a question but the territorial play was impressive all the way around. It's not like it's stapled to a guy who doesn't produce much, like Zharkov, either - Loktionov has very good numbers in the minor leagues. I don't think it's a sure thing either but only because GMs have a tendency to treat found money foolishly - assuming there's no steps back, Loktionov should be a 15 minute a game player. Edited September 4, 2013 by Triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I'm guessing Lou tried to sign Brunner and when he couldn't reach an agreement went with Jagr. Works out fine considering next year's UFA group is much better and Lou could end up with someone better than Brunner for long term top 6 RW. Next years UFA's (obviously most of them won't even make it to July)... http://capgeek.com/free-agents/?year_id=2014&team_id=-1&position_id=-1&fa_type_id=2 Anyone in particular that you have in mind? Stastny doesn't play on the wing ever, does he? Other than him Kulemin and Setoguchi seem like the only others I could see making it to free agency that are somewhat interesting as a top-6 solution. That's assuming Kulemin is improving still. Say what you will about Stastny, but I still think he can be a good player in a change of scenery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Loktionov was never demoted, besides initially when the Devils got him. He was scratched late in the season, but I suspect that was to evaluate everyone more than anything else. Whether the points come is a question but the territorial play was impressive all the way around. It's not like it's stapled to a guy who doesn't produce much, like Zharkov, either - Loktionov has very good numbers in the minor leagues. I don't think it's a sure thing either but only because GMs have a tendency to treat found money foolishly - assuming there's no steps back, Loktionov should be a 15 minute a game player. i should have clarified - i did not mean sent to albany - i meant put on lower lines and less important roles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Anyone in particular that you have in mind? Stastny doesn't play on the wing ever, does he? Other than him Kulemin and Setoguchi seem like the only others I could see making it to free agency that are somewhat interesting as a top-6 solution. That's assuming Kulemin is improving still. Say what you will about Stastny, but I still think he can be a good player in a change of scenery. I wouldn't mind going for Stastny for out first line center (or 1A) and then bumping Henrique to wing. I don't think the Devils will land any of the big ones. Maybe Gaborik if he doesn't like Columbus. Would be great if we could land Kessel but I think we all know that won't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibby89 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Latest "reports" are he may be headed back to Switzerland. Getting comical now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrthemike Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 He priced himself out of the NHL, some baaad advice from his manager. He shoulda signed that wings contract, proven himself, then ask for a phat contract. Maybe he will reconsider his asking price and still end up in the NHL somewhere. Sucks for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharifijanov2099 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I had a weird dream last night. The Devils were going to make an announcement, and all the fans thought it would be the signing of Brunner or Boyes, and instead, NJ announces Rod Brindamour coming out of retirement to play 1 more season with the Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewarkDevil5 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I had a weird dream last night. The Devils were going to make an announcement, and all the fans thought it would be the signing of Brunner or Boyes, and instead, NJ announces Rod Brindamour coming out of retirement to play 1 more season with the Devils. Really? Rod Brind'amour? Not only is he the only guy uglier than Lyle Odelein, he's also most closely associated to me with the Flyers and Hurricanes. Definitely not my first choice in terms of dreaming of bringing someone out of retirement. On a positive note, it'd piss off the Philly faithful something awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharifijanov2099 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Really? Rod Brind'amour? Not only is he the only guy uglier than Lyle Odelein, he's also most closely associated to me with the Flyers and Hurricanes. Definitely not my first choice in terms of dreaming of bringing someone out of retirement. On a positive note, it'd piss off the Philly faithful something awful. Cmon, be fair. You're forgetting Mike Ricci. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewarkDevil5 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Cmon, be fair. You're forgetting Mike Ricci. OK, let's have it out; which one's uglier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibby89 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Odelein always reminded me of the bad guy from the Crow with short hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Barnaby was dead on when he called Odelein "Cornelius". Brinda'Amour looks like a camel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 OK, let's have it out; which one's uglier? Always thought this guy was the ugliest in the NHL lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogan The Goat Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 http://www.theschoolphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/hartnell.jpg Got you all beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJCroMag Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 OK, let's have it out; which one's uglier? Why is Bobby Holik not part of this discussion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Tyler Kennedy's nose belongs here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) Helene St. James@HeleneStJames Hearing UFA ex-Wing Damien Brunner may be talking to Dallas (Jim Nill knows him) and New Jersey, possibly also Vancouver. https://twitter.com/HeleneStJames/status/378156030850387968 Edited September 12, 2013 by Maddog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenstatepkwy Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 This thread is epic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 poor dude. Sucks to be him, no matter how you slice it. He's probably going to hate us if he doesn't sign here - as well as any other team with failed negotiations. Unless he has no pride -- that's cool then. Of course I hope he's not here then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 He's probably been holding out just to miss day 1 stamina testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caron14 Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 And the rumor are starting again!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion15 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 where would he fit on the team now though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ELIAS6 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 im over this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caron14 Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 where would he fit on the team now though? With Loktionov and zubrus on the third line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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