thefiestygoat Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 David Shoalts (Globe and Mail) https://twitter.com/#!/dshoalts "Zach Parise: I'm getting closer but haven't made a decision. I haven't set and deadlines." "Parise says he will return home tomorrow and discuss things with his family. Would not say which teams in contention but Devils still in mix" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 "Status quo" I effing knew it. Pathetic. Just put a statement out through your agent, moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 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 Except that other winners are offering him more than we are. And you're certainly talking about a BIGGER difference in money than your hypothetical 10 million to 10,000. If we're offering 80-84 and other teams are offering 100+ that's not insignificant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsadvoc8 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I think it is good news that it is taking time. If it was just money, then it would be an easy decision. This is a huge decision for him, it shouldn't be done in 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I think its definitely good for us. We probably are not at the same level as some of the other offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfsharkalligatorhalfman Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I think it is good news that it is taking time. If it was just money, then it would be an easy decision. This is a huge decision for him, it shouldn't be done in 24 hours. Great point. Devils fans should be happy. Devils are almost certainly not offering the most money here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Man Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I hope he announces "No announcement today, come back tomorrow" Pretty much exactly what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Eco Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) The longer this goes on, the better this seems to be looking for the Devils. All indications are that the teams that were in the running threw a buttload of cash his way. I can't see any reason for a delay other than he and his agent trying to get just that extra little bit out of Lou and the Devils. He obviously wants to stay here, if he were chasing the payday, he would have made his mind up a lot earlier and it definitely wouldn't have been the Devils.. Edited July 2, 2012 by DJ Eco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njd3b1ink Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Hes ganna go home and the first thing his dad is ganna say is "nj bad, no sign there! Rar rar rar!" Exactly like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyP. Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 uuggggggghhhhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikepeluso8 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I thought the offers were all on the table...negotiations are ongoing and he will continue to negotiate for more cash? makes perfect sense but it seemed like "all offers were on the table" and he just had to choose one? I have no idea. I am lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 @Russostrib The plan is Parise will come back here to Minnesota tomorrow, discuss with fiancee and get back to his agents "later;" nothing imminent Sounds like Kovy Watch Part II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn01 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Switch targets Lou, let the dude walk and resign Sal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Eco Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I thought the offers were all on the table...negotiations are ongoing and he will continue to negotiate for more cash? makes perfect sense but it seemed like "all offers were on the table" and he just had to choose one? I have no idea. I am lost. I feel like all offers WERE on the table, minus Lou's final offer. I think he and his agent squeezed all they could out of Lou by the end of today, only for it to still be below the others. Maybe his decision hinges on the intangibles surrounding whether or not that pay cut is small enough to still pick the Devils for the two million reasons he should. I'm sure Marty's words will be ringing his head this next day or two, and I think the wait can only be a good thing for the Devils.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Parise denies Devils financial situation is factor in decision-making process: 'In speaking with Lou he said that won't be a problem' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Switch targets Lou, let the dude walk and resign Sal. Ridiculous. This is our Captain, still. There's no one out there worth dropping this for now. Sal is the least of our worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsadvoc8 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Switch targets Lou, let the dude walk and resign Sal. lol, yeah. good plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlebum Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Parise denies Devils financial situation is factor in decision-making process: 'In speaking with Lou he said that won't be a problem' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashline Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I thought the offers were all on the table...negotiations are ongoing and he will continue to negotiate for more cash? makes perfect sense but it seemed like "all offers were on the table" and he just had to choose one? I have no idea. I am lost. Im sure all offers are on the table. I think he's just trying to decide which one to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devs4LordStanley Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 @markhmasters: Parise on Brodeur: 'We've definitely been in contact' good sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 NEWS FLASH: No new news to report. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I think this bodes well for the Devils, but I'm worried that his...lovely...father will attempt to poison his mind against the Devils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 What a waste of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I just wish this didn't ruin all of the backup plans if he chooses to sign elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I just wish this didn't ruin all of the backup plans if he chooses to sign elsewhere. Luckily, everyone else seems to be waiting on him and Suter, for all intensive purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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