DevilMinder Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Sooo crappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 What a dick. After all the sh!t we went through to sign him he pulls this sh!t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharifijanov2099 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 More steamed than I've ever been as relates to hockey. It's not just the 1st round pick, it's the package of players traded to get him, it's the tough decisions not to sign other key players, it's partly Parise (but I believe NJ matched MINN offer there)... and largely, it's about not being able to lure good players to a team without a marquee guy (let alone fans in seats amidst an already-murky ownership situation). This is franchise-ruining. Missed playoffs 2 times in 3 years (not because of Kovalchuk), and now this. Sure, we'll sign some bozos to some money, but why would Cory Schneider wanna resign here in 2 yrs? Why does Henrique want to re-sign? The Devils are at an all time low in public image and this clown just delivered a KO. Wow - I don't know what to say. Single worst signing in the history of the NHL (including Dipietro--they didn't have to give anything up to make it happen). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck27 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 And who was saying the Pelley signing was for Albany... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I wonder how prepared Lou was for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squishyx Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Dustin Penner, Damien Brunner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 im not making this up... i feel like crying at this moment. Its like i just learned that one of my friend died. Not simply cause were losing our top player but for all the sh!t we had to give up and lost for him and now he's gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I think I'm just going to curl up into the fetal position for a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArmySports Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 Per McKenzie... "If NJ had so chosen, it could've blocked Kovalchuk from the KHL by tolling contract. But NJ isn't doing that, he's free to go to KHL." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberite Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Absolutely no words for how I feel right now. In 2010, it was extremely obvious that the Devils were putting the franchise in his lap, and that he would be the face moving forward. We didn't sign Parise to an extension because we were too busy with Kovalchuk. Especially now, that Parise is gone, Kovalchuk HAD to know that he IS the Devils going forward. For him to do this move is not only selfish, it's absolutely reckless and shows he has no regard for anyone but himself. Screw him, screw his "thank you to the organization and the great fans", and screw the KHL. I don't know what options are, but I would like the NHL to cut off all ties with the KHL going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Per McKenzie... "If NJ had so chosen, it could've blocked Kovalchuk from the KHL by tolling contract. But NJ isn't doing that, he's free to go to KHL." That is weird that the Devils didn't block it. Lou must have something up his sleeve. I swear if Lou pulls a rabbit out of this one I will bow down to his greatness and lick every single one of his liver spots on his bald head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberite Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Per McKenzie... "If NJ had so chosen, it could've blocked Kovalchuk from the KHL by tolling contract. But NJ isn't doing that, he's free to go to KHL." Yea, sure. Toll the contract, force Kovalchuk to stay here and then have 11 years with a player who can't wait to leave. What a GREAT option that is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 at the very least he could have played a last season to assure that we dont have to give up a low first round pick that were losing because of him..... i cant even believe Lou survived that announcement from Kovy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Per McKenzie... "If NJ had so chosen, it could've blocked Kovalchuk from the KHL by tolling contract. But NJ isn't doing that, he's free to go to KHL." Lou's too classy. Should've let this stupid fvcking a$$hole rot and miss the Olympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteau#32 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Per McKenzie... "If NJ had so chosen, it could've blocked Kovalchuk from the KHL by tolling contract. But NJ isn't doing that, he's free to go to KHL." What does that mean? Always thought if he had a contract with one league, a player couldn't just bolt to the other. Did the Devils give him an outright release? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 another thing who pissed me off is that he waited AFTER fvcking free agency to tell lou... im sure Lou would have done things differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitico12 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Per McKenzie... "If NJ had so chosen, it could've blocked Kovalchuk from the KHL by tolling contract. But NJ isn't doing that, he's free to go to KHL." Well, we don't know what goes on behind the scenes so let's not pass judgement on Kovy just yet. He is free to do what he wants. It was obvious that something "didn't add up" when the guy misses a good chunk of the last 40 days of the season or with a shoulder injury, yet he runs to go play in the World Championships a week or so later. It's a rough day, yes, because there aren't too many players in the NHL of Kovy's level. The Devils and the NHL are losers today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 What a stomach punch. I respect his decision 100%...but this sucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squishyx Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Per McKenzie... "If NJ had so chosen, it could've blocked Kovalchuk from the KHL by tolling contract. But NJ isn't doing that, he's free to go to KHL." Lou's a classy guy, we know he wouldn't do that. But really, how could we have benefited? It's not like he was going to come back a year or two off. I'm sure Lou said a few curse words, took a breath and came to the quick realization that we will all eventually come too in that all we can really do is move; although the fan base is obviously justified in being outraged for a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RizzMB30 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Yes, things look grim, and this really hurts the offense, but as fans, we have to believe that our team can overcome this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Brunner or bust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squishyx Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 What does that mean? Always thought if he had a contract with one league, a player couldn't just bolt to the other. Did the Devils give him an outright release? Via http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tolling_(law) Sounds like the Lou could have let Kovy stay in hockey purgatory where he could either play for the Devils or no one else. but that's a zero sum game there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ELIAS6 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 totally fvcking sucks so damn bad i want to vomit.. first parise then clarkson and now kovalchuk.. theres not even anything to replace him with he left us completely high and dry... were fvcked now... couldnt even win one game with him out of the line up last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oat77 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 The timing could of been better. But I seriously don't know what you guys are crying about. This couldn't be any better for The Devils. I'm not about to post a long list right now, but the dude was absolute garbage. I hated him his entire time here. We went to the cup in spite of him. Not because of him. Give me cap room back. Maybe, just maybe, get our first rounder back. And I am a happy camper. I'm dead serious about this, and I'm not attacking anyone on here. I just don't understand how anyone can't see this as good. Trust me. Its good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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