Devil Dan 56 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I am starting to think there were non-hockey related issues with Poni I'm really wishing Poni waited for the Zach stuff to settle. I think he definitely had a place here once that mess was in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Zharkov played for the Devils last season. Obviously considering how the team was set up at the time, he was put in a position where he could do nothing, so he went back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 As I said, I think they knew Zharkov was on the way out and didn't even bother bringing him up. There must have been some reason that no one wanted him on the big club. Because Lou, as smart as he is, isn't quite sure what wins and loses hockey games. I'm pretty sure Zharkov wouldn't be on the way out if he had played 50 games here. Hell, even in the 4 games he was here, his line was positive in shot differential. Of course, once he left, they went back to being way in the negative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I also wonder hiw Barth's history of shouting racial epithets will sit with our $9 million lockerroom leader. It just gets worse the more you think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Because Lou, as smart as he is, isn't quite sure what wins and loses hockey games. I'm pretty sure Zharkov wouldn't be on the way out if he had played 50 games here. Hell, even in the 4 games he was here, his line was positive in shot differential. Of course, once he left, they went back to being way in the negative. I know he was a good player in those terms. The 'apparently Zharkov isn't an NHLer' thing was a sarcastic comment. What I'm saying is that even with Kovy's influence (if he has any), Zharkov still couldn't stick. Mills and Sestito couldn't score or pass and weren't as good, but they played. That's why I feel there was a non-hockey reason that he didn't always get the call, and one that I could think of was that he had expressed his intention to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Because Lou, as smart as he is, isn't quite sure what wins and loses hockey games. I'm pretty sure Zharkov wouldn't be on the way out if he had played 50 games here. Hell, even in the 4 games he was here, his line was positive in shot differential. Of course, once he left, they went back to being way in the negative. The psychology of that line was weird all year. It takes Stephen Gionta scoring a goal in a glorified exhibition game to make them think differently. He's not better than Zharkov, he might be more willing to take the body, but still... So if Zharkov gets a garbage goal, do they change the setup of the line around? lol. I don't watch Albany but you look at Gionta's numbers this year and it looks like a guy who is at the end of his rope. And he's still significantly better than the NHL 4th line wings that were used for much of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I also wonder hiw Barth's history of shouting racial epithets will sit with our $9 million lockerroom leader. It just gets worse the more you think about it. Oh Jesus, completely forgot about sal. That is not good at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I also wonder hiw Barth's history of shouting racial epithets will sit with our $9 million lockerroom leader. It just gets worse the more you think about it. He has played with black players before, Trevor Daley was on the Stars and the Stars actually have a black assistant coach on their team too Paul Jerrard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 He has played with black players before, Trevor Daley was on the Stars and the Stars actually have a black assistant coach on their team too Paul Jerrard. Yeah, but his slur against Subban occurred when he was on the Panthers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavid Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Don't worry, this is just a bad dream. We're all going to wake up in bed surrounded by Zach, Kovy, Suter and Quick, all smiling and handing us season tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Yeah, but his slur against Subban occurred when he was on the Panthers. Still doesn't mean he hates all black people. sh!t gets said under the heat of the moment and Subban pays the game like an asshat so I could understand why someone would blow up and say whatever they felt like to him whether it be right or wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 "Did you slip on a banana peel" Uh huh. Let's make something out of nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I don't care what he has said. He sucks and that's what I care about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 "Did you slip on a banana peel" Uh huh. Let's make something out of nothing. I forgot all about it but ya that's pretty funny. That definitely was blown out of proportion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I don't care what he has said. He sucks and that's what I care about. Well, if we're going to ramble about the guy being racist, it's only fair to put out what he said. Who cares if he sucks, all goons suck. The day of the Randy McKay "player-goon" are long over. As if this impedes them from doing something else and it means Tedenby won't be handed a roster spot like dumbass Nick last year and it means they obviously won't trade any defenseman and they'll roll with 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArmySports Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 How can we afford to throw money at dead weight players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I see Lou had to do his annual "sign an enforcer who sucks at hockey for 2 years even though he'll be bought out after the 1st year" deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I see Lou had to do his annual "sign an enforcer who sucks at hockey for 2 years even though he'll be bought out after the 1st year" deal. Do these guys all have the same agent? Maybe it's a Lou style kick-back. "Yeah, here's a contract. Enjoy that 10%, wink-nod." If it's just back up in case one goon gets hurt, I just wish he'd keep the other goon in the minors. Having them both on the NHL roster is just... I mean even as a guy who understands that their role is necessary, I can't understand having both at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Do these guys all have the same agent? Maybe it's a Lou style kick-back. "Yeah, here's a contract. Enjoy that 10%, wink-nod." If it's just back up in case one goon gets hurt, I just wish he'd keep the other goon in the minors. Having them both on the NHL roster is just... I mean even as a guy who understands that their role is necessary, I can't understand having both at once. Janssen and Barch have the same agent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 (edited) Well, if we're going to ramble about the guy being racist, it's only fair to put out what he said. Who cares if he sucks, all goons suck. The day of the Randy McKay "player-goon" are long over. As if this impedes them from doing something else and it means Tedenby won't be handed a roster spot like dumbass Nick last year and it means they obviously won't trade any defenseman and they'll roll with 8. Hm? They can't go with 8 and fit everyone on the roster unless you believe that Cam Janssen is headed for the minors, which we know isn't happening. That's just to give Lou some potential roster flexibility. Edited July 5, 2012 by Triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 God, this can't be Lou's last move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Janssen and Barch have the same agent An agent specializing in hockey goons. Everyone's got their nitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I am starting to think there were non-hockey related issues with Poni The TMZ stuff most likely...you can get away with that maybe if you're Clarkson or one of Lou's other boys, but not as a half-season fill-in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Could've not bothered with Janssen or Barch and signed Prust. A goon with a bit of an upside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 An agent specializing in hockey goons. Everyone's got their nitch. LOL If you need fists to fly, I'm your man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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