CarpathianForest Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Just now, Devilsfan118 said: That we're still stuck with the label that elite players don't want to come here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Devilsfan118 said: Nothing. It does though, confirm that Johnny Gaudreau isn’t very bright. Edited July 13, 2022 by MadDog2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Devilsfan118 said: Edit: Actually fvck this guy, doubt he's truly an insider. Just looking to take a shot. We literally signed the biggest FA last year. Dumbass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 Just now, CarpathianForest said: That we're still stuck with the label that elite players don't want to come here You mean like Dougie Hamilton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Ottawa Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Yes because CLB is so much better than NJ. What a stupid ass post from some loser leaf fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Just now, MadDog2020 said: You mean like Dougie Hamilton? I'm not saying that label is true, but it don't make us look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 1 minute ago, SterioDesign said: Well let's just say that you were 100% right about that. How 'bout that. At least then you can't blame Fitz for failing at signing a player who didn't want to be there. Offered more money, was closer to home, everything. Literally not Fitz fault. Can we shake on that? I am not going to fault Fitz for not signing Gaudreau. What I am faulting him for was putting all his eggs in that basket of signing him. If he’s able to pry away Laine from Columbus now I’ll happily eat sh!t, but I’m not holding my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Just now, MadDog2020 said: Nothing. It does though, confirm Johnny Gaudreau isn’t smart though. This is the answer,... less the extra "though". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 Just now, CarpathianForest said: I'm not saying that label is true, but it don't make us look good I couldn’t give a less of a fvck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 I mean... out of all teams involved. We're in the best shape emotionally or should be. Calgary lost their top guy for nothing. Philly couldn't get their sh!t together to sign a top player who wanted to go there. The Islanders who NEEDED him now cause they are in a win-now window with a win-now GM. Most of our most important players are not even in the NHL yet, we're still a work in progress, it's fine. It's frustrating not to get him but it's hurting other teams more not getting him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 Just now, NJDevils1214 said: This is the answer,... less the extra "though". Edited 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, SterioDesign said: We literally signed the biggest FA last year. Dumbass Did Dougie get other offers? And if so, were they more? I have legit not heard either. Its also discouraging when we offer more and are geographically closer to his home and we still lose out. That’s a pretty troubling sign. If we were the only ones or the highest ones on Dougie, is that the only way we can get a free agent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 1 minute ago, MadDog2020 said: I couldn’t give a less of a fvck. I agree but the sports media loves that narrative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 1 minute ago, SterioDesign said: I mean... out of all teams involved. We're in the best shape emotionally or should be. Calgary lost their top guy for nothing. Philly couldn't get their sh!t together to sign a top player who wanted to go there. The Islanders who NEEDED him now cause they are in a win-now window with a win-now GM. Most of our most important players are not even in the NHL yet, we're still a work in progress, it's fine. It's frustrating not to get him but it's hurting other teams more not getting him You're not wrong, but that doesn't make this sting less. I'm just... tired of losing, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sundstrom Ghost Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Do not I repeat do no do any overpay trades and or signings, this stings a little, but the team is still in a great spot no matter how many of their fans are in a pissy mood. Call up the Blues, Tarasenko still wants out, this is his last year, he is my first target. I think Palat could be a very good sign, but the price has to be right in terms of years, do not give this guy more than 4 years, he is a great team guy, he could really help this group of forwards, but at the right term only. I am not a huge Neiderreiter fan, but with Nico I would consider him if the cost was 5 or less for 3 years. If Tkachuk wants to be traded you have the discussions, but if it costs more than Holtz and a first, plus one of the lesser young D, I am out. If the worst thing that happens is they go to war with the roster as it currently is, that's still better than making a mistake and signing a bad contract or a bad trade. I believe in Holtz, I believe in Zetterlund I would like a veteran forward signed for experience and leadership, but it won't break the team if it does not happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Just now, CarpathianForest said: I agree but the sports media loves that narrative He also turned down even more money to stay in CGY. This makes no sense from any of the info we were fed by the media for weeks. All it signals to me is JG has reasons we don't know about or he is just another kid the NJ public education system failed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 1 minute ago, DevsMan84 said: Did Dougie get other offers? And if so, were they more? I have legit not heard either. Its also discouraging when we offer more and are geographically closer to his home and we still lose out. That’s a pretty troubling sign. If we were the only ones or the highest ones on Dougie, is that the only way we can get a free agent? Dougie could have come here for Ryane Clowe reasons, the money was right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Ottawa Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 (edited) Ya I'd still like a veteran defenseman to take PK's minutes. Outside of Klingberg the list is very sad unfortunately. Edited July 13, 2022 by Rob_Ottawa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Either Fitz really screwed the pooch or Gaudreau didn’t want to go home badly enough to play for a Flyers rival. I can’t say I’m giving Fitz or our owners the benefit of the doubt at this point though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 1 minute ago, NJDevils1214 said: He also turned down even more money to stay in CGY. This makes no sense from any of the info we were fed by the media for weeks. All it signals to me is JG has reasons we don't know about or he is just another kid the NJ public education system failed. Hey! Don't blame public education! We teachers bust our asses to educate a group that is only interested in fighting and playing video games! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Just now, Patrick Sundstrom Ghost said: Do not I repeat do no do any overpay trades and or signings, this stings a little, but the team is still in a great spot no matter how many of their fans are in a pissy mood. Call up the Blues, Tarasenko still wants out, this is his last year, he is my first target. I think Palat could be a very good sign, but the price has to be right in terms of years, do not give this guy more than 4 years, he is a great team guy, he could really help this group of forwards, but at the right term only. I am not a huge Neiderreiter fan, but with Nico I would consider him if the cost was 5 or less for 3 years. If Tkachuk wants to be traded you have the discussions, but if it costs more than Holtz and a first, plus one of the lesser young D, I am out. If the worst thing that happens is they go to war with the roster as it currently is, that's still better than making a mistake and signing a bad contract or a bad trade. I believe in Holtz, I believe in Zetterlund I would like a veteran forward signed for experience and leadership, but it won't break the team if it does not happen. I would absolutely trade Holtz + our 2023 first (top 2 protected) + Thompson + Foote or wtv for Tkachuk. I'm still not sold on Holtz at all But you're right. Free agency is where the biggest mistakes are made. And i said this many times. Gaudreau wasn't the perfect player we should get. He was the best we could just sign... but a smaller winger is not ideal for our top line. So debrincat and him were not the ideal solution for long-term success. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrydevil Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Is this signing the biggest red flag on Laine or what? Good luck trading him, Columbus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Kurtis Gabriel is still available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Just now, CarpathianForest said: Hey! Don't blame public education! We teachers bust our asses to educate a group that is only interested in fighting and playing video games! 😂 Okay....ummm...Johnny's wife just really wants the baby to be born in Ohio. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, CarpathianForest said: I agree but the sports media loves that narrative That’s because they don’t like us. When we were winning, we were ‘destroying hockey’. fvck ‘em. Edited July 13, 2022 by MadDog2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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