Lowe's douche move yesterday didn't help the Souray deal. Now, all Lou has to do is sign Souray and EDM will probably lob a sky-high offer sheet at Parise. Which, while understanding EDM is desperate, is a really sh!tty thing to do. Yeah, it's within the rules, but it would show a great lack of class and respect on Lowe's part.
Maybe sean has it right... Maybe the Souray deal is done/almost done, and Lou is waiting to announce a couple of signings at once, so as to make sure EDM does not try to steal Parise from us.