Chuck the Duck Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 How many pages did the Kovy thread get to? 1.3 billion...at least it seemed like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Pig Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Right but part of my original argument that MP glossed over was that Zach isn't necessarily even leaving 20m on the table. TFP.com is saying the Penguins are the current front runners offering 10y/80m for example. If the Devils offered 8y/64m and then Zach re-signs those last 2 years for 4-5m, he is now passing up on 6-8m. Still a lot of money, but not quite as staggering as unfair contract comparisons that only focus on the total amount and don't consider that Parise will still have some years at the end to make up the difference. No argument with that, but I'm also thinking of the signing bonus that has been mentioned in connection with the Penguins and others. Perhaps that's part of the Devils' offer as well, but I haven't read anything to that effect (although obviously I may have missed it). Of course, I have no idea how accurate any of these numbers are; I suppose only Zach, his agents, and his suitors really know for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oofrostonoo Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) Trying to rationalize and prepare myself for today. Parise is such a like-able guy, hard worker, incredibly marketable (Devils biggest weakness), that being said I don't think his game will be as effective in his early 30's and up. I think Parise is worth 12years 70 Million. I'd love if the devils could get him for that. I think He'll get offered 90-105million, which he is totally not worth... but who can blame him for taking it. I don't think he goes to Philly. That team seems to be blown up and surrounded by drama most of the time. If i were him my top 2 (besides NJ) would be Detroit and Pittsburgh. Minnesota never seems to consistently have their sh!t together. If he wasn't such a like able guy personally this would be much easier. Edited July 2, 2012 by oofrostonoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risky Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 If Zach goes to Minnesota, I don't want to hear anything about him being a "winner" or a "champion." That would be the equivalent of LeBron having signed with the Golden State Warriors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) Spoke to Martin Brodeur. He said conversations he's had with Zach Parise were encouraging that captain might stay - Rich Chere Also... Brodeur said it was acknowledged in his talks with Lou Lamoriello that Devils are in a tough financial situation. But Brodeur said because the players were never put in position to worry about team finances last season, he trusts Devils will be okay. Edited July 2, 2012 by Jerzey Devil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Spoke to Martin Brodeur. He said conversations he's had with Zach Parise were encouraging that captain might stay - Rich Chere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Wow Chere of all people posting good news?! This doesn't compute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikepeluso8 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Spoke to Martin Brodeur. He said conversations he's had with Zach Parise were encouraging that captain might stay - Rich Chere Also... Brodeur said it was acknowledged in his talks with Lou Lamoriello that Devils are in a tough financial situation. But Brodeur said because the players were never put in position to worry about team finances last season, he trusts Devils will be okay. Just saw this, I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squishyx Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Wow Chere of all people posting good news?! This doesn't compute. TG quoting the same thing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikepeluso8 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Andy Strickland @andystrickland Told Zach Parise deciding between two teams #NHL Retweeted by Todd Cordell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) Brodeur on ZP: "I’m sure he’ll make the right decision for him and his family. He’s getting married and all that, so it’s a big summer for him..but I think the Devils went to the forefront with him and I’m pretty positive that he’ll come back to us, but we’ll see.” - TG Edited July 2, 2012 by Jerzey Devil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikepeluso8 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Tom Gulitti @TGfireandice Brodeur on ZP: "but I think the Devils went to the forefront with him and I’m pretty positive that he’ll come back to us, but we’ll see.” sh!t is heating up here folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kovy138 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 i really wish i didn't have to leave for work, and i could sit in front of my computer all day and just refresh the nhl.com page. this sh!t is driving me crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmorc2003 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Trying to rationalize and prepare myself for today. I don't think he goes to Philly. That team seems to be blown up and surrounded by drama most of the time. Not to mention they dumped their high paid veteran stars before last year. There was a quote a while back from Parise about settling down in a place he wants to raise a family. The threat of instability would be enough to keep me away from philly, especially when he can go pretty much anywhere he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I think it's between us and Pitt. The scary thing is, Pitt is likely throwing trucks of money at him and the allure of playing on a wing with Sid for years to come.... I just want it to be over already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashline Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 i really wish i didn't have to leave for work, and i could sit in front of my computer all day and just refresh the nhl.com page. this sh!t is driving me crazy. Exactly what I'm doing. I almost wish I WAS working so I could keep some sanity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 we may have a budget for the season but we have pretty much all our roster signed except Zach, Sykora and Salvadore(Sykki and Salvadore are a good luxury to have but we dont NEED them either)... and 19m of cap space... its almost impossible to spend to the cap now anyway lol and this is the team who were 2 games away from winning the cup so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Just have Twitter send you text messages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 i really wish i didn't have to leave for work, and i could sit in front of my computer all day and just refresh the nhl.com page. this sh!t is driving me crazy. my friends are all texting me to go to the beach and just dont understand why id want to stay inside staring at a computer screen lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 my friends are all texting me to go to the beach and just dont understand why id want to stay inside staring at a computer screen lol You don't have a smart phone? They not get released up there in Canada yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Don't you guys have smart phones? I have twitter, espn, and bleacher report sending me updates anytime a Devil is mentioned in anything credible. Also, checking this forum and hfboards every 10 minutes. Gotta love technology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavid Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Spoke to Martin Brodeur. He said conversations he's had with Zach Parise were encouraging that captain might stay - Rich Chere Also... Brodeur said it was acknowledged in his talks with Lou Lamoriello that Devils are in a tough financial situation. But Brodeur said because the players were never put in position to worry about team finances last season, he trusts Devils will be okay. Dumb Question. If the team really did go "broke", the players would get paid no matter what right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSC Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Balls. Saw the same thing from Russo (the Wild's beat reporter) 3m Sean Hartnett Sean Hartnett @HartnettWFAN Look away #Devils fans... Sounds like Zach Parise has cut his list down to the #Penguins and #Wild. #PariseWatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkirt Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 PITT is offering more $, and is closer to his natural "home" and new home......Hmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Dumb Question. If the team really did go "broke", the players would get paid no matter what right? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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