Rock Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/devils/cap_conscious_devils_may_carry_just_g5n0XZOQtW94FHOcDF6bBP But they could start the season with 21, including Salvador if injured, and just lop some $2.5 million. Then they'd gamble that someone might take one of their players later in the season, when injuries hit, or prospects prove suspects. If they keep Mattias Tedenby, Jacob Josefson and Adam Mair and waive Dainius Zubrus, and keep, say, Mark Fraser and Matt Taormina, and waive Colin White, they would be about $1.4 million, plus $500G bonus space, under the cap with a roster of 21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Got a feeling tests will be complete on Bryce today ... worse than we thought... looks like he's on LTIR until further notice.... then waived to boot some time during the season when no one cares. Waiving Zubrus is an illogical choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 A-Train had a "meeting" with Salvador during practice yesterday. They are exchanging numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravityFat Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 You all trust Zubrus too much. He was a sh!t player up until the later stages of last season, I never trust that clown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormJosh Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 This is just a dumb idea. IF Salvador has a concussion the cap problems are solved temporarily. Salvador and Salmela on IR means the Devils actually have a lot of flexibility. On opening night they could field 20 players without trading or waiving anyone. They could use Fraser and Eckford on Defense if our 4th line is Zharkov - Pelley - Leblond. Or, they could play without Zharkov for game #1 and use Fraser and Corrente on Defense. Then, Zharkov can be called up and the Devils can field a 20-man roster again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 You all trust Zubrus too much. He was a sh!t player up until the later stages of last season, I never trust that clown. Zubrus has done a fine job since he joined the Devils, he has done everything asked of him and has contributed on every line he has played on. He is solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkirt Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 what a confusingly written article. I had to read it 3 times to understand it's points and still they are pretty unclear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbearpig Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 This is just a dumb idea. IF Salvador has a concussion the cap problems are solved temporarily. Salvador and Salmela on IR means the Devils actually have a lot of flexibility. On opening night they could field 20 players without trading or waiving anyone. They could use Fraser and Eckford on Defense if our 4th line is Zharkov - Pelley - Leblond. Or, they could play without Zharkov for game #1 and use Fraser and Corrente on Defense. Then, Zharkov can be called up and the Devils can field a 20-man roster again. Zharkov has already been sent to Albany. I believe a fourth line spot is Mair's to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias26 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 (edited) You all trust Zubrus too much. He was a sh!t player up until the later stages of last season, I never trust that clown. Zubrus has skill it's just if he wants to use it any particular night. When he wants to play he's great. Reminds me of Viktor Kozlov. Edited October 1, 2010 by Elias26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Too many damn cap combinations to worry about. I have faith in Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 While Travis Zajac's name incredibly continues among trade rumors, Really? Where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Really? Where? man i don't know how he still has a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grcenter47 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 i really hope Mair makes the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormJosh Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Zharkov has already been sent to Albany. I believe a fourth line spot is Mair's to lose. Zharkov can be moved up and down from Albany to New Jersey at will. He is not subject to waivers. Given the Devils salary cap bind, Zharkov's prior NHL experience, and his extremely favorable contract because his base salary is roughly $550k with bonuses (which dont count to this year's cap) I'm willing to bet he is part of an opening night roster that includes Adam Mair as his centerman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfsharkalligatorhalfman Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 (edited) You all trust Zubrus too much. He was a sh!t player up until the later stages of last season, I never trust that clown. It's amazing. He used to be a MAJOR whipping boy around here. After every loss there were just Zubrus/Niedermayer/Rolston bitch fests. Now everyone loves the guy cause he looked great in 5 games against the Flyers last year, and everyone's ready to trade the team's captain, who makes less and was part of the top line. Ridiculous. Edit: Disclosure - I like Zubrus, I think he's good, but hardly irreplaceable, I'm just commenting on the sea change in opinion regarding Zubrus here. Edited October 1, 2010 by halfsharkalligatorhalfman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Zharkov can be moved up and down from Albany to New Jersey at will. He is not subject to waivers. Given the Devils salary cap bind, Zharkov's prior NHL experience, and his extremely favorable contract because his base salary is roughly $550k with bonuses (which dont count to this year's cap) I'm willing to bet he is part of an opening night roster that includes Adam Mair as his centerman. It's safe to say Zharkov will get a good amount of playing time all through October. I think it's questionable whether he plays game 1 - it depends on A. whether the Devils should play Leblond that night and B. Who gets traded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Zubrus has done a fine job since he joined the Devils, he has done everything asked of him and has contributed on every line he has played on. He is solid. He is a solid third or fourth line player. Nothing more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 He is a solid third or fourth line player. Nothing more and kovalchuk's going to cost us 10 wins a year. zubrus is a 4th line player like pl3 is a 1st line player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas0nMacIsaac Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Zubrus is so versatile, with top line players I am fully confident he would create space and put up 55-60 points while playing solid defense. He can also play 2nd line, 3rd line and if needed 4th line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 While Zubrus is a versatily, energetic and hardworking player, he's still a guy who the past 3 seasons put up 38,40, and 27 points respectively. This past season was shortened by injury, but he was on pace to match the previous 2 seasons. These are very consistent numbers, but I don't think they're numbers that warrant a 3.4 million dollars/year, especially since he's been a +2, +6, and a +4 the past three seasons. These aren't great numbers and he's only bettered that +6 from two years ago twice in his career. I don't see any indications that he'll do much better this year than previously in his career. These are 3rd line stats and I think that while he is a consistent forward who works hard, he's 1-1.5 million dollars overpaid. I feel like his role could easily be filled with one or two players who's salaries amount to half of what Zubrus counts against the cap and guys who have the potential to put up similar stats as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 He is a solid third or fourth line player. Nothing more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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