dmon2010 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I'd rather have Chico as GM than Pierre... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Chico as GM would also be hilarious. If that ever happens, I am just showing up at the arena in full equipment and saying that he signed me. He probably won't be able to remember if he did or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck the Duck Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I'm not worried about McGuire potentially taking over for Lou once he retires. Pierre wouldn't be able to get Crosby's member out of his hand long enough to sign the contract making him GM here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 As they all are, and based in nothing put pure psychotic, brain damaged hatred. Nah, it's not like that. Believe me, I've had my run-ins with 7 but it's easier to let things slide with him. See, the thing about 7 is...he doesn't really exist, or at least he only does in our minds. He's the dark side of our collective conscience, the amalgamated abomination of our rage and frustrations. When he speaks, it's as if we are speaking and saying all the unfiltered things we all wish we could say...but can't....because we're here; responsible for our actions. So when 7 says it, you've said it, I've said it, but we don't have to take responsibility for it. It's this board's greatest gift and most vicious curse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWW Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 As they all are, and based in nothing put pure psychotic, brain damaged hatred. Says the guy who has been bashing Cory all season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) Garbage statement. unvarnished truth. Brodeur wants to run a hockey club, go study the NHL, AHL, all minor junior leagues, international leagues, go be a scout for 2 years. spend 6-7 years in the nitty gritty of hockey management as a hard working assistant... and then come back to me. Because Marty McSofty doesn't get to manage right off the bat with no experience just because of his name. Worked out so well for Gretzky and Trottier eh. Nieuwendyk and Hull. Edited April 17, 2014 by '7' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William D'Aquila Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 unvarnished truth. Brodeur wants to run a hockey club, go study the NHL, AHL, all minor junior leagues, international leagues, go be a scout for 2 years. spend 6-7 years in the nitty gritty of hockey management as a hard working assistant... and then come back to me. Because Marty McSofty doesn't get to manage right off the bat with no experience just because of his name. Worked out so well for Gretzky and Trottier eh. There is no way he is just given the reigns you should know better the Devils do not operate that way. In my opinion, he would make great GM he has a tremendous amount of hockey acumen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 There is no way he is just given the reigns you should know better the Devils do not operate that way. In my opinion, he would make great GM he has a tremendous amount of hockey acumen. I don't think he has the temperament for it at all. I see him as being mostly laid back...but also snippy and passive aggressive at times (as he's shown this year) Brodeur is best providing commentary as a future Chico or a studio analyst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I'm not worried about McGuire potentially taking over for Lou once he retires. Pierre wouldn't be able to get Crosby's member out of his hand long enough to sign the contract making him GM here. Where does this come from? Don't think this has any basis or truth. Likely next GM is outside the organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazer Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) I would think that Lou has given "a lesser role" thought to running the Devils besides all out retirement. Some here feel the game has passed him by, others don't. Not that he wants to let go of the "reins" all together. I was wondering if he thought about giving the GM post to someone else, and staying on as president? new ownership relinquished Lou from presidency edit: well i thought they did, wasnt there talk of Lou losing presidency or was that of business ops and he is still pres of hockey ops? Edited April 17, 2014 by lazer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 There is no way he is just given the reigns you should know better the Devils do not operate that way. In my opinion, he would make great GM he has a tremendous amount of hockey acumen. Already we know he's ignorant of what makes goalies good, so that's one strike against him. What ^7^ said is correct, if he wants to be in a management type position, he should have to study a lot first. These teams that are just naming former greats are playing with fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Already we know he's ignorant of what makes goalies good, so that's one strike against him. What ^7^ said is correct, if he wants to be in a management type position, he should have to study a lot first. These teams that are just naming former greats are playing with fire. I gotta agree here. Players like Brodeur can't even explain why they themselves were good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck the Duck Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Where does this come from? Don't think this has any basis or truth. Likely next GM is outside the organization. You got me there buddy. I just have heard unconfirmed rumors that McGuire gives Crosby vicious handy's before each game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 You got me there buddy. I just have heard unconfirmed rumors that McGuire gives Crosby vicious handy's before each game. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devlin Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) You got me there buddy. I just have heard unconfirmed rumors that McGuire gives Crosby vicious handy's before each game. O.o http://youtu.be/6nSKkwzwdW4 Sent from my SCH-I800 using Tapatalk 2 Edited April 18, 2014 by Devlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Already we know he's ignorant of what makes goalies good, so that's one strike against him. What ^7^ said is correct, if he wants to be in a management type position, he should have to study a lot first. These teams that are just naming former greats are playing with fire. The biggest strike against him is that it could prove very difficult to fire him if he turns out to be a disaster. I suspect that's one of the reasons why the Rangers did not give the head coach job to Messier. So yeah, he really needs to build up some kind of track record somewhere else, although I'm not sure how former greats get experience with front office positions... is there the equivalent of a GM position for junior teams that comes kind of close to what an NHL GM has to do? Whether he actually knows what makes goalies good, or how to evaluate one, probably doesn't have much to do with him saying that all that matters to him are wins, or at least that's what I think you're getting at. Outside of players like Luongo or Bryz, you're going to be hard pressed to find a goalie that says, "look at my save percentage, I'm really not that good anymore". For a guy that just wants to play, he'll look for anything positive to throw out there. All this said, he'd be much better served being a television analyst. So would Devils fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 The biggest strike against him is that it could prove very difficult to fire him if he turns out to be a disaster. I suspect that's one of the reasons why the Rangers did not give the head coach job to Messier. So yeah, he really needs to build up some kind of track record somewhere else, although I'm not sure how former greats get experience with front office positions... is there the equivalent of a GM position for junior teams that comes kind of close to what an NHL GM has to do? Whether he actually knows what makes goalies good, or how to evaluate one, probably doesn't have much to do with him saying that all that matters to him are wins, or at least that's what I think you're getting at. Outside of players like Luongo or Bryz, you're going to be hard pressed to find a goalie that says, "look at my save percentage, I'm really not that good anymore". For a guy that just wants to play, he'll look for anything positive to throw out there. All this said, he'd be much better served being a television analyst. So would Devils fans. I believe Yzerman spent some time as vice president of the Wings and according to wikipedia he was an "alternate governor" there as well. That gave him time to do the "how things work" behind the scenes stuff before putting together several Team Canada teams and then joining the Lightning. So if Marty is looking to head in that direction, maybe he gets some sort of job like that from the Devils when he calls it a career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Dear god Marty in Management? Pizza and blowjobs for everyone! whoohoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moustic Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 What do you mean by... everyone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Well.... you'll have to talk to Marty about that -- and DO NOT make fun of his accent.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ELIAS6 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Dear god Marty in Management? Pizza and blowjobs for everyone! whoohoo! oh wow what a great joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Dear god Marty in Management? Pizza and blowjobs for everyone! whoohoo! Hopefully he'd start by firing our defensive coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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