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I was gonna write that .... Can I blame Nixon instead then?

Hahaha ... What does Marty say even - guys who care win. Guys who care lose too There's a missing Voice on the d. But lou's not looking in the right placefor it. We need a scout who can hear. It needs someones fulltime attention. Find that voice someone who won't be cowed and won't be a smartass. Not someone flakey or sensative. Not too smart but not a dumb jock. It's not that rare a thing... Just someone listen for it on the ice, in the play. Man I'm tired. I need a shower ... One smelly dog here -no wait. It's still the funk of those last two minutes in the game smelling up the place

Oh nonsense! This is the EXACT same Brodeur, dare I write classic marty in fact? This team just wasn't as mentally collected. When the sleestack did the diving keep and whoever got his pass - man just sucked it up stayed calm .. It was that guy- that was when iknew it was over. Marty's only flaw is he gets caught up in his teams play - when there is space and he's on his own, he'll make the save every time . But when guys are going nuts he loses it just a little -- not because he's self indulgent or something, but because he cares -- he cares about the team - he's not as island unto himself I'm tired!!!!!!$ godnight iphones bug me!

Yeah I can hear it now... Most important Lou - keep the decent d OUT

Well... I don't think it's Sutter or Brodeur It's something else. The d isn't very energetic or particularly smart. Martin White - they're core. Oduya - I'd keep him. The rest... Just a dull bunch the lot of 'em I'm sick of the Marty hate already - and sick of the hate haters as well So...think rags phailur or canes fans will post pics of Marty hitting the links?

Oh yeah, pizza = funny Handgun = not.

Classic

You know, I'm happy - no Stevens of course but my basic concerns are all being addressed as well as they can be. I think Madden with Rolston was nice - just to get Madden's skates moving so he doesn't have to think so much. and Holik is being funny... Sutter is making me really pleased - I feel we as fans are on some solid ground and I don't think I've felt that way for a while. I'm not excited about Shannahan - but that's Lou's trip - no big deal in any event. I'd rather have gotten Neids back if we had to bring someone back into the fold -- but whatever. oh wait a sec... I'm the dog... I forgot. Yeah well... whatever - it's good to be a Devils fan.

“With a low-probability, high-impact event like this . . . If there’s a one percent chance..., we have to treat it as a certainty in terms of our response.” Would you agree with this statement?

So that is why you guys fighting against lower carbon emissions then. Advoc8 believes global warming to be true - that quote says it all in a nutshell. Any rational person can see I

You'd think YOU'd have started the group DM!

The rockies all look alike!! How adorable

He had zero to say about Scott Stevens except to paint him as a kind of blah wet blanket dude. The insights were pretty mundane so I just skimmed.

Dont get yer panties in a bunch! Madden needs a linemate he can mentor. He's looking to find his new role - you're not going to find that line hopping. Yes he should be on a 3rd or 4th line - no arguing there - but he needs someone to mentor. Maybe Clarkson... I'm not sure because I don't really see how Clarkson listens.

Holik/Madden/Rupp could be worth a try just to see -- chemistry could go either way. I don't think it would be the right long term fit for Madden even remotely. No one is seeing Madden's game clearly at all are they? Why is it always me - a dog - who can see these things? IMO Holik, Rupp, Pando - they are what they are -- right now Madden needs some tweaking to live up too his full potential. Brylin had to go to Russia, Rafalski had to go to Detroit... Madden has to stay here and be built around a little, not relegated to old slow guy status - he needs to move to get the wheels going and then he hits his stride. If he has to lurch along with Jay or be held back for joy by the likes of Bob... GRRRRRR!!!! I can't stand the waste! Thank goodness Lou has the same frugal bent as I do...and a decent understanding of chemistry - and ability to listen!

The security guard at the Rock tells my brother in law's best friend's cousin that Lou's working on it!

I think Lou has some sick compulsion to get players who leave on bad terms to come back and have to sing the Devils's praises. That's about the only thing I think is OK about this signing. Shannahan - longtime Devils detractor - will now go out saying how great the team and organization is - his going out as a Ranger spanking us out of the playoffs with all that Avery lovin' will now be retracted with some horsesh!t about coming home again...I don't think he'll say any of that crap though. I'm surprised he'd come back actually... and wish he'd bring a Stevens type back on his second departure...

I expected intangibles like veteran leadership...but no significant quantifiable contribution. Holik and Madden are leaders -- from where I sit they seem to have something to say, they have valuable insights that may get in their own way but seem to help others. All the Devils are pretty insightful and vocal so it's hard to make calls as carelessly as I am -- but Pando, as Brylin before him, is more or less a follower. I know we don't expect production per se from Pando and I'm not advocating dumping him --- I just say he's dragging down Madden. IMO it's time to pair Madden with someone who can learn from his mentorship. This will help Madden cope with his changing role and see his own value more clearly. You don't want to waste a guy like Madden - he's a guy who a new team WILL put in a useful Vet role and he will flourish there... Man, I'm just stating the obvious... Pando is not a kid in need of a mentor and that is what Madden needs right now - to be a mentor to a line mate. Holik -- -is Holik is Holik. I like h im here and I'm only disappointed that he was injured and I would like to see him be a little more pesty - I kind of miss what's going on with him on the ice... he's just there. So I see your point Tri - but I don't think it's numbers that will support your claim - it's that he's not funny. If you're not thinking "Doh! Did Bobby just do/say that?' then he's not doing his job.

ditto.

I think we

I know you're just trying to win... you fool no one with your false outrage!

OK, not a big deal, but I believe my owner was in fact 12 when she first heard the expression - from the movie Grease. "no thanks Rizzo, Sloppy second's not my style" It's the kind of comment 12 year olds love because they feel all naughty understanding it. When grown ups hear the expression they thing "Wohp - SOMEone got dumped"

double post - hmph!

Hey, by the way -- THANKS!!

I hear that 3*s... I just don't like turning the thermostat up --- Scrooge can hack it so can I! oh and I win. (a visit from the ghost of off-topic past)