Devilsfan118 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 54 minutes ago, Rob_Ottawa said: All that list shows is that he is even dumber to turn down the 11 mil deal. He's rolling in cash, so why not sign the 'team friendly' (er not really) deal to try and keep the team competitive? Or maybe he doesn't care about winning. Seriously, I can't stand the Patriots, but just look at the model that Tom Brady sets of how to build a winner. Take a bit less cash, sign more and better players, keep winning, then make a second fortune with endorsements, and a third fortune with a model wife. The tide is turning here - public favor is really turning against him. If/when he signs and if/when he comes out of the gate slow.. you can bet the boo-birds will be out in full force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsgolf Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Whose going to opening night? Not sure if I can yet. Was actually given tickets to a comedy show but may try to get out of it. Normally I wouldn’t be putting so much pressure on myself to go, especially if they didn’t have an offseason like the one they just have, but def want to be there for the introduction of this roster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Rob_Ottawa said: Seriously, I can't stand the Patriots, but just look at the model that Tom Brady sets of how to build a winner. Take a bit less cash, sign more and better players, keep winning, then make a second fortune with endorsements, and a third fortune with a model wife. To be clear about Brady, he's NEVER taking less money when he restructures his deal every year. He is consistently one of the highest paid QB's in the league on a year by year basis and gets all his money - he just allows the Pats to keep kicking the eventual MASSIVE cap hit down the road until he's done. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/08/tom-brady-contract-extension-details-patriots-bill-belichick https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2019/08/tom-brady-contract-extension-why-the-patriots-qb-is-still-on-a-1-year-deal-gronks-potential-impact-and-is-a-trade-coming-andrew-callahan.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 14 minutes ago, ajsgolf said: Whose going to opening night? Not sure if I can yet. Was actually given tickets to a comedy show but may try to get out of it. Normally I wouldn’t be putting so much pressure on myself to go, especially if they didn’t have an offseason like the one they just have, but def want to be there for the introduction of this roster. Going with my 11-year-old daughter. Hard to believe how quickly it's coming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 I'll be at opening night with my Dad, @Ralliart90, and our SO's. Can't. Freakin. Wait. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck the Duck Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 I will be there with my sons. This is the most excited I've seen them for a home opener. Can't wait! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 not sure if this was posted somewhere else but i saw it on the tvs at the sports bar i was having lunch at today lol https://www.blick.ch/sport/eishockey/nhl-star-undercover-hischier-ueberrascht-junioren-als-eismeister-id15509528.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 I'll be there too, the home opener is going to be electric this year. The past 2 have been awesome but this one really seems like it's going to feel like a playoff atmosphere. If Hall signs before the game it will be even more crazy. I can't wait. I thought our atmosphere last year for most of the season was really good considering how bad the team was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 If Hall signs before the season, the Devils might be in the running for one of the best off seasons ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 35 minutes ago, Satans Hockey said: I'll be there too, the home opener is going to be electric this year. The past 2 have been awesome but this one really seems like it's going to feel like a playoff atmosphere. If Hall signs before the game it will be even more crazy. I can't wait. I thought our atmosphere last year for most of the season was really good considering how bad the team was. Conversely, if he doesn't sign, we're likely to get a "We want Arnott," type chant directed at Hall...atmosphere will be crazy regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 29 minutes ago, NJDevils1214 said: If Hall signs before the season, the Devils might be in the running for one of the best off seasons ever. Excuse me, but we re-signed Pavel Zacha, what more could you possibly ask for?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobilly45 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 5 hours ago, Rob_Ottawa said: according to TSN, Marner turned down 11 mill for seven years. If that is true... omg what an idiot. That deal is directly in line with his abilities. Edit: Article isn't clear if that is $11 per year for seven or 8 years Either way, there is no excusable reason to turn that down. I hope he rots out of season like Nylander last year Everyone calling this dumb is playing checkers while him and his agent are playing chess. If you could negotiate a short term deal for good money, which will lead to a 2nd larger payday you do that all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 1 hour ago, bobilly45 said: Everyone calling this dumb is playing checkers while him and his agent are playing chess. If you could negotiate a short term deal for good money, which will lead to a 2nd larger payday you do that all day long. Sure and by that logic he’d be even smarter to hold out for 25 mill a year. Hes not playing chess. He’s turning down a very good fair deal by taking a risk that he improves, doesn’t get injured and that the cap goes up a ton. If it all works out in his favor, great. But he’s a greedy son of a bitch and will cost his team down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 16 minutes ago, devlman said: Sure and by that logic he’d be even smarter to hold out for 25 mill a year. Hes not playing chess. He’s turning down a very good fair deal by taking a risk that he improves, doesn’t get injured and that the cap goes up a ton. If it all works out in his favor, great. But he’s a greedy son of a bitch and will cost his team down the road. He’d be pretty stupid to hold out for $25m since it’s double McDavid’s and exceeds the max pay. Otherwise yes, he’s taking a risk with his health and hoping he can score a bigger deal down the line. I don’t think it’s a great idea, $11m guaranteed is a lot, but an extra couple mil a year times 7-8 years down the road, can end up being a lot of money. That said, he is being greedy where his two elite teammates are making $11m and $11.6m. Matthews could make extra money by renting out space on his enormous forehead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralliart90 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 6 hours ago, Devilsfan118 said: I'll be at opening night with my Dad, @Ralliart90, and our SO's. Can't. Freakin. Wait. Can’t wait for my hype to be ruined by the wonderful goal song of “HEEEEEYYYYYYYY HEEYY BABY!!! WOO HAA!!! I WANNA KNNOOWWWWWWwwWwWww WILL YOU BE MY GIRL!?!?!?” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Ottawa Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 3 hours ago, bobilly45 said: Everyone calling this dumb is playing checkers while him and his agent are playing chess. If you could negotiate a short term deal for good money, which will lead to a 2nd larger payday you do that all day long. and sometimes you have to realize that your agent is only it for themselves. 11 million is more than fair, and even at that still handcuffs the leafs. Is it better to sit 6 months to hold out and have a craptacular year, then get put out in the first round vs Boston again? I donk think so, but ask Nylander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, Rob_Ottawa said: and sometimes you have to realize that your agent is only it for themselves. 11 million is more than fair, and even at that still handcuffs the leafs. Is it better to sit 6 months to hold out and have a craptacular year, then get put out in the first round vs Boston again? I donk think so, but ask Nylander. How do you know it is his agent and not him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Ottawa Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Just now, NJDevils1214 said: How do you know it is his agent and not him? I don't. I was just running with the scenario that Bob had stated, that it was all a mastermind plan of his agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, NJDevils1214 said: How do you know it is his agent and not him? Agreed. If he wanted to sign an $11m/7 year deal, it would be signed. His agent isn’t going to “convince” him not to sign a multimillion dollar deal. After all, the agent gets paid based on the deal obtained, and there’s no guarantee in 3-5 years his current agent will still be employed by him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 4 hours ago, Satans Hockey said: I'll be there too, the home opener is going to be electric this year. The past 2 have been awesome but this one really seems like it's going to feel like a playoff atmosphere. If Hall signs before the game it will be even more crazy. I can't wait. I thought our atmosphere last year for most of the season was really good considering how bad the team was. I will be there as well. Wouldn’t miss it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Just now, MadDog2020 said: I will be there as well. Wouldn’t miss it. I do believe I will have to miss it, but I’ll be there in spirit and here memeing my ass off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: I do believe I will have to miss it, but I’ll be there in spirit and here memeing my ass off. Sorry you have to miss it- I trust your meme game will match the intensity of the guys on the ice. Edited September 12, 2019 by MadDog2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, MadDog2020 said: Sorry you have to miss it- I trust your meme game will match the intensity of the guys on the ice. Been a long off season, put in a lot of work, it’s time to make magic. LFG. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Was hoping I'd be able to make it there, but it's not looking good either unfortunately. 2 seasons in a row now. Cheer loud boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkin cutter Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Nico said he put on 6lb of muscle. Our baby is filling out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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