ghdi 65 Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) @RenLavoieRDS Mathieu Darche had a long conversation with Lou Lamoriello today. After, Darche decided to go back home and he's ready to move on. #devils @RenLavoieRDS Mathieu Darche should announce this week that he's retiring. Edited February 19, 2013 by ghdi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devilsfan118 1,264 Posted February 14, 2013 Honestly didn't see a spot opening up for him (barring an unforeseen injury of course) Great guy though apparently, wish him all the best. Hope he gets a contract somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevilMinder 568 Posted February 14, 2013 That sucks, it was an awkward arrangement from the beginning it seemed. Good luck and thanks for being a team player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elias26 1 Posted February 14, 2013 You can play for us...for free...no contract...Drink the Koolaid.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMONPETEYD 12 Posted February 14, 2013 Will be signed by the Rangers like Stralman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enjoythesilence 3 Posted February 14, 2013 Poor fella. Kind of feel for him. Never really got a shot. I liked how he said he wanted to be here and sign with the Devils. That shows a lot. Hopefully someone will sign him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevsMan84 895 Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) Edited February 14, 2013 by DevsMan84 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
halfsharkalligatorhalfman 25 Posted February 14, 2013 That sucks for Darche. I hope Lou didn't string him along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SterioDesign 919 Posted February 14, 2013 he just tweeted this "Sometimes, it's time to move on. Des fois, c'est le temps de passer à autres choses!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 29th Pick 21 Posted February 14, 2013 I wish him well (out west !) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devils102 9 Posted February 14, 2013 Surprised he stayed as long as he did. Without a contract, wouldn't he be paying for his own health insurance? I don't think the Devils would be obligated to cover him if he were injured in practice (although they may have had an arrangement). When someone got injured and they went the trade route instead... I guess the writing is kind of on the wall... Best of luck with whatever he does next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadDog2020 3,573 Posted February 14, 2013 Adios amigo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgb6397 78 Posted February 14, 2013 How did Ted stay for the amount of games he did and Darche never even got a shot? Perhaps with an 82 game season the circumstances would have allowed it more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chimaira_Devil_#9 231 Posted February 14, 2013 How did Ted stay for the amount of games he did and Darche never even got a shot? Perhaps with an 82 game season the circumstances would have allowed it moreBecause Tendenby already has a contract. Darche didn't and if we signed him and then got rid after 5 games its a waste of cap space. Clearly he wasn't good enough for the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouse 43 Posted February 14, 2013 Too bad for Darche, I wish him the best, but I think the Devils made the right move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgb6397 78 Posted February 14, 2013 Because Tendenby already has a contract. Darche didn't and if we signed him and then got rid after 5 games its a waste of cap space. Clearly he wasn't good enough for the team.He was slotted with Butler in all of the practice lines so that leads me to believe he was at least somewhat comparable. I guess I'm not as mad with him not getting signed as I am questioning the handling of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hystyk28 18 Posted February 15, 2013 It's a tough business. My buddy was playing minor league hockey and was cut. He found all his gear in a shopping cart outside the locker room.Darche is a professional and obviously still has the fire to play. He is actually a solid player to boot. Best of luck to him. I wish he knew how much people like us in these forums appreciate his effort to make the Devils a better hockey team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroGravityFat 46 Posted February 15, 2013 we have so many deserving players, it's a great problem to have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DH26 15 Posted February 15, 2013 He was slotted with Butler in all of the practice lines so that leads me to believe he was at least somewhat comparable. I guess I'm not as mad with him not getting signed as I am questioning the handling of it if he's comparable, of course you give the 22 year old the chance instead. And if he couldn't beat out Tedenby, who was good in the first game which is what got him the next 2, that says *something* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chimaira_Devil_#9 231 Posted February 15, 2013 He was slotted with Butler in all of the practice lines so that leads me to believe he was at least somewhat comparable. I guess I'm not as mad with him not getting signed as I am questioning the handling of it if he's comparable, of course you give the 22 year old the chance instead. And if he couldn't beat out Tedenby, who was good in the first game which is what got him the next 2, that says *something* Exactly how i feel on it, if he couldnt beat out the people that were there with him he was never going to make the team. He had long enough with the team to make an impact and he didn't. Also i trust Lou with the handling of these things, he would never have strung Darche along, Lou is always up front with his players. I would very much doubt Lou is the sort of guy who makes promises to people he knows he has no intention of carrying through or cant meet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJ Eco 219 Posted February 15, 2013 That's rough. Hope he gets a shot at somewhere outside of the Atlantic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghdi 65 Posted February 19, 2013 @RenLavoieRDS Mathieu Darche should announce this week that he's retiring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevilMinder 568 Posted February 19, 2013 We hardly knew ye! Hope he invested in some Hortons chains or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SS-SS 10 Posted February 19, 2013 He will probably end up with at job at RDS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colin226 118 Posted February 19, 2013 His imaginary banner hangs with Trent Hunter's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
