Jerzey Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 At the Meadowlands, my seats were in front of the box Lou sat in for all home games. During game 3 of 1995 SCF he asked me where my mother was. She used to go to all the games with my brother. I had my own seats. I told him that she had passed away the night of game 1. A dear family friend, who Lou recognized, was wearing the NJD shirt my mom wore to games. Lou also knew he was a NYR fan. He expressed his condolences and told our friend that what he did was noble. When we won game 4, Lou opened the glass and said the Devils won the cup for her. I will always remember his concern and kindness. That's a really cool story. Who knew he was such a softie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William D'Aquila Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 At the Meadowlands, my seats were in front of the box Lou sat in for all home games. During game 3 of 1995 SCF he asked me where my mother was. She used to go to all the games with my brother. I had my own seats. I told him that she had passed away the night of game 1. A dear family friend, who Lou recognized, was wearing the NJD shirt my mom wore to games. Lou also knew he was a NYR fan. He expressed his condolences and told our friend that what he did was noble. When we won game 4, Lou opened the glass and said the Devils won the cup for her. I will always remember his concern and kindness. A great man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 At the Meadowlands, my seats were in front of the box Lou sat in for all home games. During game 3 of 1995 SCF he asked me where my mother was. She used to go to all the games with my brother. I had my own seats. I told him that she had passed away the night of game 1. A dear family friend, who Lou recognized, was wearing the NJD shirt my mom wore to games. Lou also knew he was a NYR fan. He expressed his condolences and told our friend that what he did was noble. When we won game 4, Lou opened the glass and said the Devils won the cup for her. I will always remember his concern and kindness.The thing about Lou... He's an even better person than he is an executive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 At the Meadowlands, my seats were in front of the box Lou sat in for all home games. During game 3 of 1995 SCF he asked me where my mother was. She used to go to all the games with my brother. I had my own seats. I told him that she had passed away the night of game 1. A dear family friend, who Lou recognized, was wearing the NJD shirt my mom wore to games. Lou also knew he was a NYR fan. He expressed his condolences and told our friend that what he did was noble. When we won game 4, Lou opened the glass and said the Devils won the cup for her. I will always remember his concern and kindness. Thanks for sharing, sad but nice story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Like his idol, Vince Lombardi, maybe Lou will get the greatest honor in New Jersey, a service area named after him, with a Panera of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Like his idol, Vince Lombardi, maybe Lou will get the greatest honor in New Jersey, a service area named after him, with a Panera of course.This wold be appropriately epic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils102 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) One of the greats. I'll miss the weird idiosyncrasies that come with cheering for a Lou team. Limited number jerseys, no facial hair, players wearing suits, and grabbing every former we can find just because. His philosophies as a manager are one of the reasons I've been fan of the Devils since childhood despite living nowhere near New Jersey. Cheers Lou. Oh and great trade? I know Bryce Salvador isn't that popular right now. But Cam Janssen for Bryce Salvador? Still don't believe it. Edited May 6, 2015 by devils102 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Oh and great trade? I know Bryce Salvador isn't that popular right now. But Cam Janssen for Bryce Salvador? Still don't believe it. At the time that was an absolute steal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redruM Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 LL set a very very high standard for all future GMs to be compared to, lets hope Ray Shero is up to the daunting task... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoffeecake Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Lou fires Shero a week before our next playoff appearance, assumes role as GM, coach, and third line center Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewarkDevil5 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Lou fires Shero a week before our next playoff appearance, assumes role as GM, coach, and third line center Brings Kevin Dean out of retirement and names him captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I've said this elsewhere, but Lou is the reason I'm a Devils fan and not a Rags fan. I'm nothing but grateful for everything he's done for this franchise. Forever, in Lou we trust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Brings Kevin Dean out of retirement and names him captain. Also brings back Kevin Todd to be the #1 center and point man on the PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I love that he brought this up again i today's press conference: “I can recall years back when we in my mind had a team that could win the Stanley – and this was (before) we won it – and we lost a center named Patrik Sundstrom. It took a little while to replace him and that was one player. So, when you lose two ...” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniacdevsdude Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Simply the best. Ever. But in all honesty, we shouldn't even be having this discussion. The fact that Lou was forced out of the GM position on this team is a travesty. I'm sorry, but I'm just finding it very difficult to like this team going forward after the disrespectful stunt these owners pulled. I may just follow another sport until they leave or Lou is reinstated. At least show some respect for Lou and bring his son Chris into the fold as Assistant GM under Shero. It's the least they could do. Just pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Simply the best. Ever. But in all honesty, we shouldn't even be having this discussion. The fact that Lou was forced out of the GM position on this team is a travesty. I'm sorry, but I'm just finding it very difficult to like this team going forward after the disrespectful stunt these owners pulled. I may just follow another sport until they leave or Lou is reinstated. At least show some respect for Lou and bring his son Chris into the fold as Assistant GM under Shero. It's the least they could do. Just pathetic. Good you and beetlebum can stop watching the devils. Please I beg you both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Simply the best. Ever. But in all honesty, we shouldn't even be having this discussion. The fact that Lou was forced out of the GM position on this team is a travesty. I'm sorry, but I'm just finding it very difficult to like this team going forward after the disrespectful stunt these owners pulled. I may just follow another sport until they leave or Lou is reinstated. At least show some respect for Lou and bring his son Chris into the fold as Assistant GM under Shero. It's the least they could do. Just pathetic. The owners did show respect for Lou they kept him on as President of hockey operations with the GM reporting to him. No way Shero brings in Chris as AGM he would be surrounded by Lams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniacdevsdude Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 The owners did show respect for Lou they kept him on as President of hockey operations with the GM reporting to him. No way Shero brings in Chris as AGM he would be surrounded by Lams The man's powers have been stripped. How is that showing him respect!!?? Lou was poised to turn everything around, starting with this upcoming draft and free agency period. But he gets cast aside right before he has the chance to do so. Fvck these owners and fvck this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 So they're supposed to just let Lou stay on for as long as he wants and hire his son just to please him? He shouldn't be held accountable for anything? I always thought "In Lou We Trust" was just a meme. I didn't think people actually thought he was a god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 maniacdevsdude = Chris Lamoriello? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Haha. I thought it was another alternate Beetlebum account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William D'Aquila Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Garvin Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 All things sadly have to end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadvlfan Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 The man's powers have been stripped. How is that showing him respect!!?? Lou was poised to turn everything around, starting with this upcoming draft and free agency period. But he gets cast aside right before he has the chance to do so. Fvck these owners and fvck this team. Poised to turn the team around? If last year (after missing playoffs) was any indication of improvement, Lou fell a lil short. I love/respect LL as much as anyone. It was time for change. If Shero screws up bad enough Lou can fire him. Lou will always be a god Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Nothing lasts forever, even cold November rain. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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