snartly 1 Posted July 5, 2012 We really don't need any more tough guys. We can't even get Knuble, or a big body in front who scored more than 10 goals in their career. Knuble would best fit Poni's loss, even though he is old (40 yrs) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elias26 1 Posted July 5, 2012 Very strange Hopefully he got the league minimum on a 2way. Then if Cam ever gets hurt we have a tough guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubie#8 192 Posted July 5, 2012 What in the name of God is this...what a terrible terrible signing,my goodness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devilsfan118 1,264 Posted July 5, 2012 I don't even know what Lou's plan is right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colorado Rockies 1976 2,740 Posted July 5, 2012 I was kind of thinking this when we first re-signed them, but......is it possible our playoff juggernaut of a fourth line is actually going to be our regular-season third line this year?Interesting theory, albeit a little scary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMONPETEYD 12 Posted July 5, 2012 Lets hope and pray he is on a 2 way like Cam. I think with Bernier, Carter and Gionta in there we are very satisfied with our 4th line. Only thing i am thinking is if Bernier is moved up to 3rd line to fill Ponikarovsky's role, and Barch/Janssen take that 12th fwd spot. The 2nd yr is ridiculous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
third man in 12 Posted July 5, 2012 Plan B didn't work...this is Plan F Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devil Dan 56 548 Posted July 5, 2012 Isn't he like 28 years old?Shouldn't we be getting younger prospects over in Albany? And ones with actual fvcking talent...Sestito is fine for Albany. You can't just throw a bunch of prospects together and say 'play hockey'. You need to have veteran presence there, too. That's why Gionta was there for so many years. As for Barch. Seems we got rid of Boulton so we could sign Boulton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devilsfan118 1,264 Posted July 5, 2012 Perhaps just a response to the Rangers getting tougher this offseason. Maybe if Janssen were to get hurt or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadDog2020 3,556 Posted July 5, 2012 I understand wanting to have another guy around who can drop the gloves, I get that. What I don't get is 2 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mayday 13 Posted July 5, 2012 I was kind of thinking this when we first re-signed them, but......is it possible our playoff juggernaut of a fourth line is actually going to be our regular-season third line this year?Hmm that would be interesting.kovalchuk-zajac-zubruselias-henrique-clarksonbernier-josefson-carterjanssen-barch-gionta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 699 Posted July 5, 2012 Hmm that would be interesting.kovalchuk-zajac-zubruselias-henrique-clarksonbernier-josefson-carterjanssen-barch-gionta I just threw up in my mouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neb00rs 1,373 Posted July 5, 2012 ^ I'd be surprised if Barch and Janssen see the ice together one time the whole year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devilsfan118 1,264 Posted July 5, 2012 Hmm that would be interesting.kovalchuk-zajac-zubruselias-henrique-clarksonbernier-josefson-carterjanssen-barch-gionta That..is scary bad. Holy Jesus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJDevs4978 410 Posted July 5, 2012 Fwiw, TFP is basically Єklund (2.3% accurate) like accurate. This isn't being reported anywhere else yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amberite 12 Posted July 5, 2012 I normally like to reserve judgement on Lou's moves until the end of the summer, but man I am starting to get nervous. The past week has been an absolute nightmare in terms of signings / losses. It really cannot have gone any worse than it has, and I'm starting to question if Lou has finally lost it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devils Pride 26 213 Posted July 5, 2012 What is with these two year deals for goons? Peters, Boulton, now Barch. Why cut Boulton to sign Barch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satans Hockey 1,438 Posted July 5, 2012 (edited) Fwiw, TFP is basically Єklund (2.3% accurate) like accurate. This isn't being reported anywhere else yet.This. I'll wait until I see this reported else where before I believe it.Also if he has a 2 way then I'm fine with this. They need some toughness down in Albany too. Edited July 5, 2012 by Satans Hockey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 29th Pick 21 Posted July 5, 2012 What is with these two year deals for goons? Peters, Boulton, now Barch. Why cut Boulton to sign Barch?yeah this I dont understand.......a team with finance issues and we sign a player like this while we're still paying Boulton?????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AEWHistory 16 Posted July 5, 2012 Guys, don't worry, uncle Lou has a foolproof plan B. I am currently in negotiations to join the Devils this fall as a replacement for ZP. I am a little rusty--haven't played in 21 years--but it'll all come back I am sure. We feel confident that I will be able to replace some percentage of ZP's production (probably in the neighborhood of zero percent). Right now I am looking for 7years/$50mil but they are only offering 6years/$38 mil. It isn't about the money, but I just gotta be paid more before I accept this contract; I mean I love the Devils and all, but a guy's gotta eat, right?Anyway, no worries. I am looking forward to being with Devils for a long time, so look for me in a Devils sweater this fall! I will probably be in the upper decks....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neb00rs 1,373 Posted July 5, 2012 This. I'll wait until I see this reported else where before I believe it.But, wikipedia is reporting it too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
munichdevil 19 Posted July 5, 2012 Well, at least somebody thinks Barch can actually play a bit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grcenter47 28 Posted July 5, 2012 This. I'll wait until I see this reported else where before I believe it.Also if he has a 2 year then I'm fine with this. They need some toughness down in Albany too.I saw it on Twitter and it is also on the nhl.com website under their free agency bloghttp://www.nhl.com/ice/blog.htm?id=764 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satans Hockey 1,438 Posted July 5, 2012 I saw it on Twitter and it is also on the nhl.com website under their free agency bloghttp://www.nhl.com/ice/blog.htm?id=764I meant to say 2-way contract not 2 years. I'm curious to see the details for these contracts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grcenter47 28 Posted July 5, 2012 I meant to say 2-way contract not 2 years. I'm curious to see the details for these contracts.ah ok haha... my fault Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
