SterioDesign Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I guess the real countdown should be to the trade deadline... which is March 2nd... Jan 11th right now So 49 days away. 19 games remaining. We're 15-21-8. NJ - 38pts in 44 ARI - 36pts in 41 CAR - 31 in 42 BUF - 31 in 43 EDM - 29 in 42 So we have more games than everyone under us in the standings. Will be interesting to see what Lou does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) I guess the real countdown should be to the trade deadline... which is March 2nd... Jan 11th right now So 49 days away. 19 games remaining. We're 15-21-8. NJ - 38pts in 44 ARI - 36pts in 41 CAR - 31 in 42 BUF - 31 in 43 EDM - 29 in 42 So we have more games than everyone under us in the standings. Will be interesting to see what Lou does I'm hoping sell sell sell sell. A top 5 pick with an extra 2nd or 3rd would be nice to look forward to on draft day Edited January 11, 2015 by Devil Dan 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I'm hoping sell sell sell sell. A top 5 pick with an extra 2nd or 3rd would be nice to look forward to on draft day Yep, same here. We can only hope. --------------------------------------------- To anyone who might know or have a quick way of finding out - when did Lou start selling off Vets during the MacLean/Lemaire season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 I guess the real countdown should be to the trade deadline... which is March 2nd... Jan 11th right now So 49 days away. 19 games remaining. We're 15-21-8. NJ - 38pts in 44 ARI - 36pts in 41 CAR - 31 in 42 BUF - 31 in 43 EDM - 29 in 42 So we have more games than everyone under us in the standings. Will be interesting to see what Lou does The only players we could or should sell are: Jagr, Ruutu, Zidlicky, Josefson, and Havlet. Do you have others? What do you think we could get for these guys? I think with the exception of Jagr and Havlet the others would only get usa a 4 or 5 pick. Jagr a 3 pick and Zidicky a 2 pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeControl Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 realisticaly the thought of a 3rd or 4th round pick doesnt excite me, it thats all we are getting then Im keeping the vets here another year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Yep, same here. We can only hope. --------------------------------------------- To anyone who might know or have a quick way of finding out - when did Lou start selling off Vets during the MacLean/Lemaire season? he didnt really, Arnott asked for a trade im pretty sure... and langenbrunner HAD to be traded when Elias was taken off the LTIR, remember we were over the cap and had to play a man down and all the sh!t show. He did not trade him cause we were not part of the playoffs or anything Edited January 11, 2015 by SterioDesign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Lou had been trying to trade Langenbrunner before the season even started; my supposition being because Langenbrunner was a negative locker room influence at that point. Langenbrunner kept saying no until the team had lost so much he was glad to leave and finally waived his no trade clause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 you guys don't remember that whole mess? Lou himself later admitted he fvcked up and that there was a "black cloud" floating in the locker room cause guys knew someone had to get traded because of the roster mess being over the cap but were fine as long Elias was on LTIR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 you guys don't remember that whole mess? Lou himself later admitted he fvcked up and that there was a "black cloud" floating in the locker room cause guys knew someone had to get traded because of the roster mess being over the cap but were fine as long Elias was on LTIR Yeah but Lou also tried to trade Langenbrunner before the season to avoid some of the mess. Langs refused to waive his no-trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Yeah but Lou also tried to trade Langenbrunner before the season to avoid some of the mess. Langs refused to waive his no-trade. oh yeah yeah but thats what im saying. Langs had to go no matter what. He was not a trade deadline drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Langs was likely traded because he wasn't that good anymore and he was a bad locker room influence. He wasn't traded, at the point he was, due to the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 oh yeah yeah but thats what im saying. Langs had to go no matter what. He was not a trade deadline drop. Yeah I think he was more traded at the point he was because he and Lemaire pretty much hated each other it seemed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Langs was likely traded because he wasn't that good anymore and he was a bad locker room influence. He wasn't traded, at the point he was, due to the cap. But of course we all know Lou wouldnt tell the whole story to the media On ask why the trade was made, Lou made two points: 1. With this season's payroll and the salary cap situation heading into next season, there are players who need to be resigned for next season (most likely Zach Parise) over him. He says Jamie would not have been resigned and this was a opportunity to get something in return for a player who was entering free agency this off-season. 2. He also wants to give more ice time for younger guys, and they will inherit Langenbruner's time and special teams' roles. He didn't want to give Jamie less ice time at his salary. Edited January 11, 2015 by SterioDesign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 But of course we all know Lou wouldnt tell the whole story to the media Lou has never been one to throw someone under the bus or air dirty laundry, especially with a guy like Jamie who did a lot before it went bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Lou has never been one to throw someone under the bus or air dirty laundry, especially with a guy like Jamie who did a lot before it went bad. Yup agreed. We all seem to be arguing here somewhat haha but really were simply all agreeing that langs wasnt a sellers deadline trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) Yup agreed. We all seem to be arguing here somewhat haha but really were simply all agreeing that langs wasnt a sellers deadline trade. Yes, I agree there. He had to go either way. I think Lemaire coming in made it immediate. Edited January 12, 2015 by Devil Dan 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Only 26 or 27 wins needed with 37 games remaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Man Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Seriously can't wait until we are mathematically eliminated, so this thread can be put out to pasture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Seriously can't wait until we are mathematically eliminated, so this thread can be put out to pasture. I have a feeling that won't be enough to end Boston's trolljob in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Now 26 or 27 wins needed out of 36 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Win 2 out of 3 games on the California road trip. With 35 games remaining they only need 25 or 26 wins. Lou might not be selling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 He better sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Win 2 out of 3 games on the California road trip. With 35 games remaining they only need 25 or 26 wins. Lou might not be selling. Stop bumping this thread just to tell everyone how many games the Devils need to win to get 92 or 94 points. Here you go Nala: where n = number of points the Devils have, wins needed = (92 - n) ÷ 2. This solves your problem unto infinity. Now . Edited January 20, 2015 by Neb00rs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 If anything miraculous is ever going to happen, it's going to be over the next 19 GP. 15 of them are home. I'm not expecting much...maybe the Devils will find themselves around NHL .500 by the end of those 19 games. I'll be stunned if it's anything more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobilly45 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 We all know theyre not making the playoffs bUT hopefully they show up each night and in the words of the great herm Edwards "you play to win the game..you don't play to just play it..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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