Rock Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 DANTON MAKES PEACE WITH LOU, RETURNS TONIGHT http://www.nypost.com/sports/devils/24189.htm By MARK (N)Єverson -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 25, 2002 -- BUFFALO - His one-game banishment lifted after making peace with GM Lou Lamoriello, Devil rookie Mike Danton flew here yesterday and could even be back in the lineup this evening. The outspoken Danton met yesterday in New Jersey with Lamoriello and is believed to have apologized for taking moderate public exception to being scratched from the lineup last Saturday in Carolina. "Right now the most important thing is that he's here," Lamoriello said after bringing Danton to Buffalo. "I said in Atlanta that there were things I wanted him to think about, and if I felt comfortable, he'd come back today. Right now, I'll leave it at that." With Jay Pandolfo idled with a groin pull, the Devils were considering recalling a forward from Albany, perhaps Christian Berglund, but Danton's availability may make such a move unnecessary. "I spoke to Mike and he was flying to Buffalo," agent Dave Frost said. "He told me we're moving forward and that he's happy." The 22-year-old center was sent back to New Jersey from Atlanta Tuesday after meeting with Lamoriello in the team hotel. Although Lamoriello would not specify the precise reason he sent Danton home, it is believed a reaction to Danton's comments that he was "[ticked] off" and feeling punished rather than rewarded for hard play. Brash on and off the ice, Danton sat out last season, suspended for refusing to report to Albany, suggesting that Devils are placated by drinking "Lou's Kool-Aid." After he changed his name from Mike Jefferson, he mended fences with Lamoriello in time for his suspension to be lifted and attend training camp. He raised eyebrows in camp by claiming first that he deserved to make the team, and second, had earned a regular spot in the lineup. "After everything he said before, and then it starts again a little, I guess they want to nip it in the bud," one Devil said. It seems certain Danton will be on double public probation for the rest of the season, and will be expected to avoid controversy. It was almost an upset that Danton came back to the team, since it seemed unlikely he would bow to Lamoriello's requirements. One suggestion was that Lamoriello would tell Danton to remain in New Jersey and stay in shape until he accepted a demotion to Albany, an effective suspension without pay. Another idea was that Lamoriello would trade Danton, perhaps to Florida or Calgary, something that could still happen. Yet another was that Danton would simply be sent home until Lamoriello decided to deal him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJayDevil Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Fantastic News!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDF Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 I see they beginnings of another (N)Єverson trade rumor. What would the lines be if Pando is out and Danton is in the line up?? GO DEVILS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyFan42 Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 It seems certain Danton will be on double public probation for the rest of the season, and will be expected to avoid controversy. Doesn't Neverson know ANYTHING?! It's not "double public" probation, it's "triple secret double-dog-dare-times-infinity pinky-swear" probation! Geez! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 One article stated that Tommy skated as an extra forward yesterday. How long y'all think Danton will keep quiet if they play Tommy over him tonight- just to test the kid out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyFan42 Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 I'd say 2 and a half seconds. Tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
point Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Hey- at least the kid wants to play. Can UMDNJ insert a brake between his brain and his mouth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olp Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 One article stated that Tommy skated as an extra forward yesterday. How long y'all think Danton will keep quiet if they play Tommy over him tonight- just to test the kid out. Wait a second - You mean to tell me Tommy can actually skate? That's news to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Yeah, they gave him those double bladed skates and Niedermayer pulls him around by a leash. In all seriousness, it would be pretty stupid to start Albelin over Danton. What's the point of playing more mind games? My guess Elias-Gomez-Friesen Brylin-Nieuwendyk-Gionta Danton-Madden-Langenbrunner McKenzie-Guolla-Stevenson OR Elias-Gomez-Friesen Brylin-Nieuwendyk-Gionta Guolla-Madden-Langenbrunner McKenzie-Danton-Stevenson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrQuotes Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Yeah, they gave him those double bladed skates and Niedermayer pulls him around by a leash. LINE OF THE DAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 The outspoken Danton met yesterday in New Jersey with Lamoriello and is believed to have apologized for taking moderate public exception MODERATE? LOL...gotta love (N)Єverson understating the issue for his own purposes...of course he's fully capable of overstating it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 M: One article stated that Tommy skated as an extra forward yesterday. How long y'all think Danton will keep quiet if they play Tommy over him tonight- just to test the kid out. He's on triple super-duper probation...they're not gonna test him now. You'd figure EVEN HE would be on his best behavior for, oh about a week or so right after being placed on triple super-duper probation. Besides, we're trying NOT to play Albelin as opposed to playing him MORE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 I hope Pando takes his time healing, watch, you won't even notice he's not in the lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 I would glady rip the tape off of Danton's mouth (firmly secured by Lamoriello after the meeting, of course), and let him shoot his mouth off until the cows come home if Tommy Ablelin is played as a forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadvlfan Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Pando being out is a blessing. Danton being back is fine too. Albelin has no beezwax being here. vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsGoDevils Posted October 26, 2002 Share Posted October 26, 2002 Danton was on the PP and *sigh* it made little diference; it still sucks. Almost mouths off too much to an official as well. Official likely said, "Sit down, ROOKIE" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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