mfitz804 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) I think he plans to step down pretty soon, within the next season or so. It wouldn't shock me if the last thing he does as GM is hire Marty in some front office position and walk away.I think a lot of people on this board want that to happen, and say it will happen, but I've never seen one shred of anything showing that Lou had any plans to retire. Or that anyone was thinking of firing him.Of course, given Lou's usual policy for silence in internal issues, it's not surprising. But I have no idea what if anything people base their opinion on other than his age which is, as stated, just a number. Edited December 27, 2014 by mfitz804 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 I think he plans to step down pretty soon, within the next season or so. It wouldn't shock me if the last thing he does as GM is hire Marty in some front office position and walk away. I heard he had promised Elias and Marty that he would stay until they were done. Last of his true Dynasty core guys. We will see if that holds true but I think ownership is clearly looking for a plan forward here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 I heard he had promised Elias and Marty that he would stay until they were done. Last of his true Dynasty core guys. We will see if that holds true but I think ownership is clearly looking for a plan forward here. If that were true, he'd have left 2 years ago!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 I think a lot of people on this board want that to happen, and say it will happen, but I've never seen one shred of anything showing that Lou had any plans to retire. Or that anyone was thinking of firing him. Of course, given Lou's usual policy for silence in internal issues, it's not surprising. But I have no idea what if anything people base their opinion on other than his age which is, as stated, just a number. There were rumors of a rift between Vanderbeek and Lou and the league when it stepped in made sure Lou was kept in place. If that were true, he'd have left 2 years ago!! I'm sensing sarcasm here since Elias is still on team and Brodeur was here last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 I heard he had promised Elias and Marty that he would stay until they were done. Last of his true Dynasty core guys. We will see if that holds true but I think ownership is clearly looking for a plan forward here. Marty did mention in his book that he and Lou had a handshake agreement that Lou would stay as GM as long as Marty was on the team. It's not much of a stretch to think that Elias had a similar agreement. I do think Lou's time is coming to an end soon, and I don't think his replacement is coming from inside the organization. I think it will be ownership's chance to put their stamp on the team, while also not forcing Lou out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) If the Devils want to think about this, they should consider - A: Someone younger than 50 B: Someone who has been involved with hockey front offices for a while C: Preferably someone who didn't play NHL hockey, and especially someone who did not play for the Devils I do trust ownership in this regard with their hiring of Sunny Mehta - they're not entirely beholden to hockey lifers for their secrets. I'm not sure I trust Lou to pick his successor - something like George McPhee would be bad news. Edited December 27, 2014 by Triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 If the Devils want to think about this, they should consider - A: Someone younger than 50 B: Someone who has been involved with hockey front offices for a while C: Preferably someone who didn't play NHL hockey, and especially someone who did not play for the Devils I do trust ownership in this regard with their hiring of Sunny Mehta - they're not entirely beholden to hockey lifers for their secrets. I'm not sure I trust Lou to pick his successor - something like George McPhee would be bad news. Agree on all counts, unfortunately McPhee is a name that keeps coming up if Lou has any say or recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Marty did mention in his book that he and Lou had a handshake agreement that Lou would stay as GM as long as Marty was on the team. It's not much of a stretch to think that Elias had a similar agreement. I do think Lou's time is coming to an end soon, and I don't think his replacement is coming from inside the organization. I think it will be ownership's chance to put their stamp on the team, while also not forcing Lou out. I believe they brought in all new people to run the Sixers basketball ops but I could be mistaken on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Agree on all counts, unfortunately McPhee is a name that keeps coming up if Lou has any say or recommendations. The good news about McPhee is that he did build a team from the ground up. And while this team doesn't need that, it would need someone who has an idea about how to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Jeez, hope its not Chere writing these updated headlines... New Jersey Devils Chere: It's time for Devils to thank Lou Lamoriello and show him the door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 There were rumors of a rift between Vanderbeek and Lou and the league when it stepped in made sure Lou was kept in place. I'm sensing sarcasm here since Elias is still on team and Brodeur was here last year. Your sarcasm meter is working correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Marty Brodeur, IMO it will take him to long to get up to speed, Lou has to go like next year not 3 years from now. Brian Burke, IMO maybe not a strong candidate based on record. Chris Lamoriello, IMO too much family connection Lou will be running things through son. Doug Risebrough, IMO sound acceptable David Conte, IMO too many ties to Lou and hasn't done so well in current job lately but that could be Lou. http://justyouraveragefan.sportsblog.com/posts/1488408/5_potential_successors_to_lou_lamoriello_as_nj_devils_general_manager.html What do you think? If David Conte wanted to be a GM he would've become a GM by now. He had a million opportunities over the past 2 decades as far less qualified men than him waltzed into GM roles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 This is a moronic thread. Funny posts herein though. Thus, worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grcenter47 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 chico resch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoffeecake Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I wrestled away Filip forsberg from Nashville in nhl 15, dumped zid and havlat in the process. I'm the next gm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I wrestled away Filip forsberg from Nashville in nhl 15, dumped zid and havlat in the process. I'm the next gm. Nothing beats the way I traded 5 7th rd picks for a 1st rd pick back in NHL 09, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louismydad Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I wrestled away Filip forsberg from Nashville in nhl 15, dumped zid and havlat in the process. I'm the next gm. I sold off every forward except for Rico, Zajac, and our fourth line. All to be able to draft mcdavid. I suggest we so the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoffeecake Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I sold off every forward except for Rico, Zajac, and our fourth line. All to be able to draft mcdavid. I suggest we so the same I couldn't do anything with clowe or ruuttu, but otherwise I did the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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