mort4345 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 You know one of my worries is that if the Devils don't do something fairly significant this off-season, it's going to be a lot harder to attract free agents here. I think it's easy for some people to look at the Devils and say they lost their captain, two important assistant coaches, the team has financial instability and Marty and Lou probably don't have too much longer stays in them. Hence, I don't think it's that far of a stretch for some free agents to assume the Devils might not be worth the risk any longer despite their proven track record. Maybe I'm overreacting, but I'm now wondering if all of this off-season nonsense is going to start taking a cumulative toll on the organization? But there is one important caveat to all of this: I do think the Devils have to be very careful, if they do make a splash, to ensure that it's not going to completely backfire on them and sabotage the team's chances for years to come. Hence, the Devils are going to have to walk a very delicate line here. It’s not going to be easy, but if anyone can pull it off, it’s Lou. Excuse me while I reach for my Kool-Aid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMazz Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 FLYERS SIGN SHEA WEBER TO 100 MILLION DOLLAR OFFER SHEET: Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger Breaking: Shea Weber agrees to offer sheet with Philadelphia. 14 years, upwards of $100 mil. Preds have 7 days to match. Wow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 SHIIIIIIIIIIIIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrthemike Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Darren Dreger @DarrenDregerI'm told a number of teams were in on a possible Shea Weber trade. If Preds don't match, they receive 4- 1st round picks as compensation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 No way Predators won't match. Actually works out for them since they prob wouldn't be able to get Weber to agree to sign a long-term deal with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMazz Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) St. Louis Blues BREAKING NEWS: The Blues have agreed to terms with T.J. Oshie on a five-year contract. Details coming to stlouisblues.com soon #stlblues St. Louis Blues Oshie's contract is worth an average of $4.175 million per year. Official press release will be available Friday. #stlblues Edited July 20, 2012 by TheMazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 St. Louis Blues @StLouisBlues BREAKING NEWS: The Blues have agreed to terms with T.J. Oshie on a five-year contract. Details coming to http://stlouisblues.com soon #stlblues Damn..in a kind of hopeful way I was hoping he would somehow become a Devils. Shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Damn..in a kind of hopeful way I was hoping he would somehow become a Devils. Shoot. We missed out as soon as we drafted Bergfors instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 No way Predators won't match. Actually works out for them since they prob wouldn't be able to get Weber to agree to sign a long-term deal with them. I know this post was made before the structure of the deal became apparent, but I don't think this 'works out for them'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMazz Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 We missed out as soon as we drafted Bergfors instead. Yeah but in heinsight I would say that worked out for the best *cough Kovalchuk cough*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Winnik to Anaheim, 1.8 per. Great deal, NJ needs a LW.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I know this post was made before the structure of the deal became apparent, but I don't think this 'works out for them'. Well exactly..made well before the structure of the deal came out. No clue how that structure works for Philly either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Per Brooksie, Shane Doan was visiting Rags practice facility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Per Brooksie, Shane Doan was visiting Rags practice facility. Let them pay Doan 6 mill + Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Let them pay Doan 6 mill + +1 Someone is going to overpay dearly for this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Let them give Doan 3 years + Fixed it for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Per Brooksie, Shane Doan was visiting Rags practice facility. and also philly http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/frequentflyers/Shane-Doan-visits-Philly.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I'm actually pleased to hear that Doan HASN'T visited the Devils. This guy will be Rolston 2.0 for whatever sorry organization signs him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 There just isn't a player either of our scumbag rivals isn't interesting in buying is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Doan's personality doesn't fit the doucheyness of either of these teams. What gives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Doan's personality doesn't fit the doucheyness of either of these teams. What gives? $$$ and ring chasing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) $$$ and ring chasing. Seriously? There is a salary cap. What exactly constitutes ring chasing today, and why is it a bad thing? Edit: I guess you are speaking in Doan's perspective, and not the Rangers or Flyers. Edited July 21, 2012 by devilsrule33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 And why would you go to Philly or New York to chase a ring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 And why would you go to Philly or New York to chase a ring? Because in Philly or NY you'll always be chasing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Seriously? There is a salary cap. What exactly constitutes ring chasing today, and why is it a bad thing? Edit: I guess you are speaking in Doan's perspective, and not the Rangers or Flyers. Im not saying its a bad thing. He's 35 and is not going to have many more chances. Obviously, there's a salary cap, but these teams will offer him multiple years and a high salary because they're stupid. Pittsburgh is also in the running, same thing there. Players like the Rags and Flyers, big markets, and ownership treats their players well. And yes, Philly and NYR are always chasing, but they're also likely to contend again this coming year. It's not like he's looking at non-playoff teams. He wants to stay in Phoenix, but that doesnt look like its gonna be possible with their ownership issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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