MantaRay Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 What were they supposed to do? They had to deal him eventually. Very true. But I would have liked to remain optimistic about the future for this organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSC Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Єklund (2.3% accurate) claims Langs to Dallas. Take it for what it's worth, I'm scratching Dallas off the list of trade partners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I fully expect Langenbrunner to be rejuvenated on a playoff contender. That's not saying he's going to turn into Gordie Howe, but on the right team with the right linemates and right use by the coach, he could be a valued addition. There's a lot of teams out West who could use him on their PK unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS-SS Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Єklund (2.3% accurate) claims Langs to Dallas. Take it for what it's worth, I'm scratching Dallas off the list of trade partners. hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyelias Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 LOL. I know you don't really understand the game, but this is no longer a team. It has been a fractured group of individuals going on a year now. Langs will be a great addition to any contending Team. Watch and learn. You're right that Langs will be an asset to a contender. However, the Devils are not a contender and the season is lost. He is an unrestricted FA and this team needs to get some kind of return before he walks. The season is lost at this point. Might as well get some pick or prospect for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Dallas seems likely to me. He had to approve his destination, correct? Id guess Dallas would most certainly be his first choice, if i were a betting man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 weren't we a contending team at one point last year? what happened then? the whole boat sank a year ago and langs went with it. he'll be an addition to a contending team by some stretch but absolutely did nothing for us. he turned into a cancer and needed to go. He turned into a "cancer" when he tried to express the team's lack of faith in coaching direction (constantly changing lines, and punishing the younger players). The team eventually tuned JL out last year and now he is back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Very true. But I would have liked to remain optimistic about the future for this organization. How does keeping Jamie Langenbrunner provide optimism? You make it sound like hes some sort of glue/lynchpin to hope, when hes been terrible for a good while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilinLA Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Regardless, Jamie's gotten slower and less productive - he's an older player - and he's UFa. So business-wise its the absolute right move. The disrespect in this thread is astounding - "A cancer" - Dion Phaneuf was "a cancer" - come on! Some of the folks here are making him the sacrificial lamb for all that has gone wrong since 2004 - well the ship should be righted now then right? For one bad playoff season this guy had many years of good ones and some great ones. HE bled Red and Black for this team - and his blood helped earn you a 3rd cup. YEs, his time has come. I wish folks could show a little respect on his way out - thats all. Langenbrunner was a always a hard working NJ Devil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 again langenbrunner has been scoring a 4th line rate while being given top 6 minutes. he's done a lot for this organization but his time has clearly run out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 You're right that Langs will be an asset to a contender. However, the Devils are not a contender and the season is lost. He is an unrestricted FA and this team needs to get some kind of return before he walks. The season is lost at this point. Might as well get some pick or prospect for him. Your right. But I just hate to see it as he and Parise had great chemistry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravityFat Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 HELL YES! don't let the door hit you on the ass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn01 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I am sad to see Langs go but in the end its better for the team. I say Zajac gets the C but im willing to bet Kovie gets it which would be a shame since hes a nooby to the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Regardless, Jamie's gotten slower and less productive - he's an older player - and he's UFa. So business-wise its the absolute right move. The disrespect in this thread is astounding - "A cancer" - Dion Phaneuf was "a cancer" - come on! Some of the folks here are making him the sacrificial lamb for all that has gone wrong since 2004 - well the ship should be righted now then right? For one bad playoff season this guy had many years of good ones and some great ones. HE bled Red and Black for this team - and his blood helped earn you a 3rd cup. YEs, his time has come. I wish folks could show a little respect on his way out - thats all. Langenbrunner was a always a hard working NJ Devil. 'Tis the life of a team's whipping boy. Past accomplishments = irrelevant apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Regardless, Jamie's gotten slower and less productive - he's an older player - and he's UFa. So business-wise its the absolute right move. The disrespect in this thread is astounding - "A cancer" - Dion Phaneuf was "a cancer" - come on! Some of the folks here are making him the sacrificial lamb for all that has gone wrong since 2004 - well the ship should be righted now then right? For one bad playoff season this guy had many years of good ones and some great ones. HE bled Red and Black for this team - and his blood helped earn you a 3rd cup. YEs, his time has come. I wish folks could show a little respect on his way out - thats all. Langenbrunner was a always a hard working NJ Devil. You hit the nail on the head. Thanks for expressing what I could not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilinLA Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 He turned into a "cancer" when he tried to express the team's lack of faith in coaching direction (constantly changing lines, and punishing the younger players). The team eventually tuned JL out last year and now he is back. OK. But didn't Patty Elias openly express to the media his questioning of JL's coaching line changes just today? I don't think its one player - its all the vets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn01 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Via Twitter: Ledger_NJDevils It appears Jamie Langenbrunner is not playing tonight for the Devils. There is no equipment in his locker stall. A possible trade? 44 minutes ago via web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 OK. But didn't Patty Elias openly express to the media his questioning of JL's coaching line changes just today? I don't think its one player - its all the vets. Langs took the brunt for talking on behalf of the team last year. Patty is taking it public. Eitherway, this isn't a good sign for a traditional contender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastonealive Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I say don't give anyone the C right now. Go with three A's, and give it to Parise next season when (not if) he re-signs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn01 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I hate this speculation sh!t. I want to know and I want to know RIGHT NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewarkDevil5 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Well look on the bright side: at the rate we're going we'll wind up trading away or waiving just about all the vets so that Jacques will be forced to play the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I wonder if Elias would waive his NTC. Arnott pretty much straight up asked for a trade when he was interviewed the other night. I think Andy Greene is probably a goner too, although the most we would get there is a 4th or 5th rounder probably. Well look on the bright side: at the rate we're going we'll wind up trading away or waiving just about all the vets so that Jacques will be forced to play the kids. That just gives him more options for benchings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanity_gallops Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Always figured the leading candidates to take Langenbrunner were Dallas and Colorado. Connections in Dallas, obviously, and Colorado is young with tons of cap space. He wouldn't be relied on in a serious scoring role in either situation, but would just be a hard worker whose production would be a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn01 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I wonder if Elias would waive his NTC. I hate you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkirt Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I say don't give anyone the C right now. Go with three A's, and give it to Parise next season when (not if) he re-signs. agreed, but did we not do this with Elias? or was it Nieds ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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