Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 How the hell we ended up with a guy like this is beyond me, luck of the draw I guess. Right time, right place. And yet, our sport (not the biggest in the country), and our team (not the most famous in the country) gets a rare talent GM like Lou Lamoriello, respected throughout all sports and definitely within the league by all GMs... We're very lucky. My favorite part of the presser was O'Neil (I think) talking about the first time he met Lamoriello. Lou didn't say a word, he just tossed him a book about Vince Lombardi and said, "Don't come back til you've read it." hahahahaha... Also keep in mind that it's not like Lou became the GM and all was well. He got the job and inherited a pretty good talent base ('87-'88 showed that), and then the team spun its wheels for a while. McMullen even expressed doubts in him at one point, saying to reporters "Is Lou THE judge on hockey talent? No." (Lou was not happy about that.) I'll always believe that Jacques Lemaire could've been Lou's last coaching hire if it hadn't worked out...Herb Brooks was the guy Lou thought was going to take them to the next level, and after Lou decided after one year that suddenly Brooks wasn't that guy, I think McMullen's patience was wearing thin. And there are definitely more trigger-happy owners out there that would've canned Lou pre-'95...we're lucky in more ways than one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Lamoriello uses a “special sauce” to produce near-perennial contenders. “I think that everybody who follows hockey out there wants to know that special sauce,” Blitzer said. “He’s promised that he’ll give me a little.” Bow chicka wow wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 So who is the Keeper of Lou's Special Sauce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newarkdev01 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 So who is the Keeper of Lou's Special Sauce? I don't know but I think he needs to spread the Sauce, Thick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion15 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 yeah that "special sauce" line made me cringe...so many ways it can be taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck the Duck Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 The "special sauce" line was a classic. You can almost hear the reporters start to snicker and catch themselves starting to laugh every time he said it. Classic. Next up on Chico Eats...Pizza topped with Uncle Lou's Special Sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin226 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Just don't want people's expectations to be so high that we get disappointed.. Change will be methodical and it can't all be lower prices left and right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devlin Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) yeah that "special sauce" line made me cringe...so many ways it can be taken. Lmao!! I was waiting for "Old Gregg" to jump out and ask if anyone wanted the Funk next.If you have no idea who or what Old Gregg is beware! Sent from my Galaxy TAB using Tapatalk 2 Edited August 16, 2013 by Devlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 From HF: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Lol that is epic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USC09 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 From HF: Best post ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 29th Pick Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 the Big Mac uses special sauce (it's tartar sauce and ketchup mixed together) that jar with Lou is a classic (must be RG's doing over at HF) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hahahahaha amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion15 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 That secret sauce! damn near fell out of my chair seeing that! :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Don't worry about my sauce. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 The extra-tight "Don't Worry About My" Cap also seals in freshness and flavor. If only some could remove the "NEWMAN'S" from the glass portion of the bottle and replace with "LOULAM'S" That bottle is hilarious. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 The extra-tight "Don't Worry About My" Cap also seals in freshness and flavor. If only some could remove the "NEWMAN'S" from the glass portion of the bottle and replace with "LOULAM'S" That bottle is hilarious. That and the fact it was 'special' sauce, not 'secret' sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 seems like things were even worst than we even knew http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2013/08/angry_contractors_file_suits_against_indebted_devils_before_teams_320m_sale.html#incart_river_default Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 seems like things were even worst than we even knew http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2013/08/angry_contractors_file_suits_against_indebted_devils_before_teams_320m_sale.html#incart_river_default Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ELIAS6 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 seems like things were even worst than we even knew http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2013/08/angry_contractors_file_suits_against_indebted_devils_before_teams_320m_sale.html#incart_river_default go figure this... the organization was in even worse shape then what anyone even knew.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) I was going to say that these disputes with contractors don't really speak to the overall financial situation one way or the other. Successful and unsuccessful businesses get into disputes and litigation with contractors and vendors all the time, and will stiff vendors on bills if they can. I was involved with a case where one of the most profitable teams in the league did just that. (No it wasn't the Rags). Edited August 25, 2013 by Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Something is wrong about that Newark nut company timeline. I could have sworn I saw them in either the 2010-11 season or 2011-12 season while the guy in the article is arguing he has not been back since 2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyFan42 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Hey, what did you expect with a highfalutin, high-class huckster and hustler of an owner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newarkdev01 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Ya, I think you just have to accept that many organizations play hardball with their vendors regardless of the actual financial picture. I think the important part is that the new owner seems to want to put a focus on increasing the exposure of the team and continue the work Vanderbeek has done in expanding our brand. Overall I think the net result is continued develoment around the arena and a quality team on the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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