ghdi Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 See I'd love to see Zach back in jersey but after we made him captain and he wanted a cup contender team( I believe we were pretty damn close) the fact that he's even thinking about leaving us kinda upsets me . Don't you think? I dont think its fair to look at it like that. Its no secret we are having issues with our finances/ownership and this is probably the only time Zach will get a chance to see what he's worth on an open market. Its a smart business decision from his perspective to take a look at whats out there. What will upset me is if he leaves and the #s were so close and it looks like he was BSing, but I cannot have animosity at this point as its not fair to him. This is really a once in a lifetime decision he's going to make as its likely this contract will take him to the end of his career. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oconnellrules Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 cmon zach. bring da motherfvckin ruckus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Eco Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 See I'd love to see Zach back in jersey but after we made him captain and he wanted a cup contender team( I believe we were pretty damn close) the fact that he's even thinking about leaving us kinda upsets me . Don't you think? Not really. I would only start thinking along those lines (and start taking it personally) if he were to go to Philly or maybe Pittsburgh. If he were to go to a rival or even an Atlantic Division rival and have to play us 6 times a year, it'd be a slap in the face to Lou and especially to the fans. I could certainly understand if he were to go to Detroit or Minnesota, especially if their offer is just way above what ours is. Going to an Atlantic Division rival would be really upsetting though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 See I'd love to see Zach back in jersey but after we made him captain and he wanted a cup contender team( I believe we were pretty damn close) the fact that he's even thinking about leaving us kinda upsets me . Don't you think? Nope. This is the biggest financial decision of his life. He has one shot at it. And he's earned it, along with the right to take as much time as he needs. He'll likely NEVER get an opportunity like this again. I give him credit for taking his time...we may or may not like his ultimate decision, but at least he won't have rushed into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck the Duck Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) See I'd love to see Zach back in jersey but after we made him captain and he wanted a cup contender team( I believe we were pretty damn close) the fact that he's even thinking about leaving us kinda upsets me . Don't you think? Can you really blame him? He has probably 1 shot in his career to take advantage of this system and get as much money as possible. He has all of the leverage in these negotiations, especially with such a weak FA class. We would all do the same thing if we were in his shoes right now (and if anyone says they would have taken a $20-30 million "hometown discount" to stay here, they're lying - that's a sh!tload of money to anyone, including Zach). I believe that it's taking this long because he is trying to stay with the Devils and is trying to squeeze every last penny out of them before they say enough is enough and he has to choose between the only professional organization he's ever known and, likely, more money in another city. The upfront money is a huge problem for us. Clearly, these players are hedging against a potential lockout (Marty and Moose with the guaranteed 2nd year), and Zach wants a signing bonus to soften or erase the blow of losing 1/2 to all of his salary for this upcoming season should there be a lockout. I can't see us paying him much by way of a signing bonus with our current financial state. Edited July 2, 2012 by Chuck the Duck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) Or maybe Zach is dead His agents are going to have to prop him up Weekend at Bernie's style then so he can 'sign' the biggest contract and they get the commission Edited July 2, 2012 by NJDevs4978 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Rattlehead18 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I always considered toews and kane to be our zajac and parise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Or maybe Zach is dead Certainly not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastonealive Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Certainly not! Yeah! Didn't we determine that you're Scott Gomez? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Or maybe Zach is dead lol "Or maybe Chunk is dead!" reminded me of the Goonies and I read it as she said it in the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRafalski Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Can you really blame him? He has probably 1 shot in his career to take advantage of this system and get as much money as possible. He has all of the leverage in these negotiations, especially with such a weak FA class. We would all do the same thing if we were in his shoes right now (and if anyone says they would have taken a $20-30 million "hometown discount" to stay here, they're lying - that's a sh!tload of money to anyone, including Zach). I believe that it's taking this long because he is trying to stay with the Devils and is trying to squeeze every last penny out of them before they say enough is enough and he has to choose between the only professional organization he's ever known and, likely, more money in another city. The upfront money is a huge problem for us. Clearly, these players are hedging against a potential lockout (Marty and Moose with the guaranteed 2nd year), and Zach wants a signing bonus to soften or erase the blow of losing 1/2 to all of his salary for this upcoming season should there be a lockout. I can't see us paying him much by way of a signing bonus with our current financial state. I would say that taking a "discount" to stay in a place you like and to play for a winner is not a problem. I would. It's really comical, considering what the vast majority of people make, to go elsewhere because of a million bucks or two. If you need ten million instead of eight million and are adamet about it then you probably need to take a look in the mirror. It's not like one team is offering 10 million and another is offering 10 thousand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redruM Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I hate, wish they said decision ina week, then iwould not be going crazy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikepeluso8 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Parise addressing reporters in 5 minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I would say that taking a "discount" to stay in a place you like and to play for a winner is not a problem. I would. It's really comical, considering what the vast majority of people make, to go elsewhere because of a million bucks or two. If you need ten million instead of eight million and are adamet about it then you probably need to take a look in the mirror. It's not like one team is offering 10 million and another is offering 10 thousand Theres rumors of a 24 million dollar signing bonus though. While its tough to get through the muck of rumor and guessing games, that could be a huge stickign point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Zach's supposed to be talking to reporters in 5 min. (3 minutes ago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oconnellrules Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Zach's supposed to be talking to reporters in 5 min. (3 minutes ago) where can we see that?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobilly45 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Tom Gulitti@TGfireandice RT @drosennhl: RT @markhmasters: Being told Parise will talk to reporters here in about 5 mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Eco Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 @TheFourthPeriod: Parise announcement expected any minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 where can we see that?? Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 where can we see that?? I don't know. I'm trying to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMac16 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I see what you mean I'm probably just thinking too much into it lol I'm glad I got your opinions I really wanted to.see what you guys thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyP. Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 TG tweets ZP to talk to media in 5 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsadvoc8 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 24 million up front means no Devils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squishyx Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I hope he announces "No announcement today, come back tomorrow" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) Damn Chere keeps posting nonsense tweets 3 at a time making m think there's Parise news. Not now Chere. Take a break for a minute. Edited July 2, 2012 by Jerzey Devil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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