Devils731 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I cheered when he passed it to Karel. He had to get yelled at though, to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Yeah for the LIFE of me I can't imagine why players would COMMUNICATE on the ice for all the money they make you'd think they have psychic implants or something cool like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilish34 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Why are people harping on this? Players yell at each other and from the bench all the time when people are open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDew Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 They've never played any sports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowutopia Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 (edited) That's not true. I played sports through high school, and intramural college. I know how it works. But they had to REALLY REALLY HOLLER to get Gio's attention, and I'm glad they did, because as Triumph keeps harping on, Gio just fvcking shoots in those situations 99% of the time. I still play sports. I'm hoping to join the adult league at the Ice House. Edited February 8, 2008 by Cowutopia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfsharkalligatorhalfman Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 So does anyone have any serious ideas for trade offers involving Gionta? I wanted the Devils to look into getting J.P. Dumont earlier this season but he just signed a long term deal to stay in Nashville at a reasonable 4 mill and will probably not be moved. Gionta has one more year after this one at 4 mill, a reasonable price for a team that can pay it a good site for contracts: http://www.nhlnumbers.com neat (maybe unrealistic) possibilities: Marleau, Cheechoo - Will probably require more than just Gionta. Cheech's contract is excellent, Marleau's might sting Hossa - Gionta, some draft picks/prospects for a half year of Hossa. If we could find a way to resign him would be genius. St. Louis - Basically Brian Gionta but better, would cost another 1.25 million for a while to pay him. Erik Cole - Same exact contract, both are having mediocre years. Canes probably wouldnt bother unless he falls out of favor, or are worried about him breaking his neck. Bertuzzi - same contract, mediocre numbers. Reality: Gionta doesn't have much value and its not like we can just trade him for a BETTER player at the same exact position. We're either gonna have to trade for a rental/unenticing contract, some prospects, or Dmen from Vancouver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Gionta Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Hack bit, come up with something original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 I covered a lot of these way up the thread. neat (maybe unrealistic) possibilities:Marleau, Cheechoo - Will probably require more than just Gionta. Cheech's contract is excellent, Marleau's might sting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfsharkalligatorhalfman Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 (edited) Didn't consider this. I don't think it makes much sense for Tampa. Edited February 8, 2008 by halfsharkalligatorhalfman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fan Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Gionta for St.Louis could be a deal given Tampa can free up 1.25M per year in cap space, but can St. Louis put up big numbers without Lecavalier is a huge question mark there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Gionta for St.Louis could be a deal given Tampa can free up 1.25M per year in cap space, but can St. Louis put up big numbers without Lecavalier is a huge question mark there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Not to mention, doesn't St Louis have the dreaded NTC? Would he want to waive that to go to one of the worst offensive teams in the league? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Tampa is really struggling, I think he probably would waive the clause, he seems like a competitive guy. Just a guess though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elias2600 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 the fourth period claims boston wants to trade phil kessel for a D-man or top six forward. I dont know why they would, but lets say for sake of discussion they do. Gionta for Kessel straight up. Kessel age 20 signed this year and next then RFA at cap hit of 2.2mil per Season GP G A P +/- 2007-2008 53 14 13 27 -7 Gio age 28 signed this year and next at 4mil per Season GP G A P +/- 2007-2008 54 13 22 35 2 obviously trading proven for potential, but if gio has hit his ceiling as many here are proclaiming, then a risk on kessel who may turn out better could be worth it. btw, I'm not saying we should trade gio, but just entertaining myself with this kind of discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Gionta for St.Louis could be a deal given Tampa can free up 1.25M per year in cap space, but can St. Louis put up big numbers without Lecavalier is a huge question mark there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capo Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 the fourth period claims boston wants to trade phil kessel for a D-man or top six forward. I dont know why they would, but lets say for sake of discussion they do.Gionta for Kessel straight up. Kessel age 20 signed this year and next then RFA at cap hit of 2.2mil per Season GP G A P +/- 2007-2008 53 14 13 27 -7 Gio age 28 signed this year and next at 4mil per Season GP G A P +/- 2007-2008 54 13 22 35 2 obviously trading proven for potential, but if gio has hit his ceiling as many here are proclaiming, then a risk on kessel who may turn out better could be worth it. btw, I'm not saying we should trade gio, but just entertaining myself with this kind of discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elias2600 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 yeah kessel and gio are both kind of the same player, with kessel being less developed but having more potential (being so young and highly touted). I think kessel entered the NHL before he was ready, and is still stuggling a little, but he'll grow into it. I think BOS needed to put him in the minors or keep him in NCAA longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britoon Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 yeah kessel and gio are both kind of the same player, with kessel being less developed but having more potential (being so young and highly touted). I think kessel entered the NHL before he was ready, and is still stuggling a little, but he'll grow into it. I think BOS needed to put him in the minors or keep him in NCAA longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elias2600 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 yeah, Im not really saying we should or anything. I think gio is going to return to decent form (not 48 goals form, but decent). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 i don't think there is any doubt that st. louis is a better player than gionta. while they are similar in both size and style, st. louis is faster and has a much better shot - he can create his own offense (something gionta apparently cannot anymore).the difference in salary might actually be enough for TB to make the move as gionta would play well enough with vinny that the drop off would not be that great for them. but i'm not sure that i want another $5.25M of the Devils cap to go to a forward like St. Louis. as it stands, i think lou has to try and bowl over campbell (no pun intended) with a 5/30 type deal to anchor the defense for the next 3-5 years so doing that with an expensive st. louis also on the ledger might be tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capo Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Why do you think Campbell gets 5/30? He gets 6/42 or thereabouts, imo, maybe even a 7 year deal.Do not want, unfortunately. He's overrated because of the Sabres' offense these past few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Why do you think Campbell gets 5/30? He gets 6/42 or thereabouts, imo, maybe even a 7 year deal.Do not want, unfortunately. He's overrated because of the Sabres' offense these past few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elias2600 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 campbell should be over the moon to get 5/30, and I think he will. I agree, your making him a top cog in your pay structure if you offer him any more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 of anything unrestricted in the next couple of years, who would you want more? i wanted to quote myself for emphasis here - i just looked at all UFA's for the next two years on defense. this is the list of even "worth a look" UFA's on defense: JM Liles Wade Redden Jaroslav Spacek Jason Smith Rob Blake Brad Stuart Dan Boyle Barrett Jackman Andreas Lilja Mat Schneider Brian Campbell assuming that the devils need to change out the defensemen for the better over the rest of brodeur's contract in order to have a real chance at the Cup, I'd say that Corrente needs to pan out and at least one UFA dman needs to be brought in along with a trade likely. of this list above, campbell is far and away my man. i'd think about boyle as well but he is a total zero in the defensive zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elias2600 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 id look at JM liles and Jackman too, although I dont think either will be a one man revelation for our D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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