Neb00rs Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) Ok. So It looks like retro night actually might have significance again after this whole year I thought nobody would even go with this team in last place. It sure would be sweet to show Arnott he shouldn't have given up on us. Edited February 28, 2011 by ben00rs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overtime98 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Everyone will Boo Arnott on this night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 We have to get through TB, Pitt, Isles twice, Ottawa twice and Atlanta twice . That is very doable IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 lol what's everyone killing Arnott for...he's not going to have many playoffs left, especially with the way he's played this year. I can't exactly blame him for not betting on winning the proverbial lottery here. I just find it amusing we managed to get so much for him when people were lowering the bar daily on what to expect. I figured we'd still get the 2nd, but to get that and a role player too is off the charts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 yeah, uh, why are we booing arnott? he was nothing but honest here. i dont blame the guy for wanting to win at the end of his career. the guy is being realistic here. i don't see it as him "giving up" on the team. don't take it so personally! hell, the only reason i'm annoyed with him is because he contributed so very little to the recent run -- but all is forgiven now because he's a cap and that's that. i'm excited to see how steckel fairs in new jersey. plus, we shed a ton of salary AND we got a pick to boot. i'd cheer arnie merely for THAT. will we be in the playoff race? probably not. i'm sure anything is possible but i'm just going to enjoy a fun retro night. i love these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Wait, people are actually going to boo arnott? Come on now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArmySports Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Uhhh I won't boo him, not one bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I for one will definitely NOT be booing Arnott. He was excited to be back but said from the moment they got him he wanted to be in the playoffs. The fact that he gets a better chance at the playoffs and we get a big faceoff guy AND a second rd pick is all win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravityFat Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Wait, people are actually going to boo arnott? Come on now... i'll boo arnott, cos it'll be funny. plus i hope we will be in contention at that point so he regrets it. though i love the guy, i can't resist a good troll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 i'll applaud, that's it, already going to the game and cannot wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I have a ton of respect for Arnott. I'll always remember what he did for this organization in 2000. I don't blame him for wanting to go to a contender. I'll cheer him if I can make the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) This will be a huge game. Unquestionably not even a question. Edited February 28, 2011 by MadDog2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSC Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Yeah, let's boo the guy that scored a Stanley Cup winning goal for us. That'll show 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 yeah, uh, why are we booing arnott? he was nothing but honest here. i dont blame the guy for wanting to win at the end of his career. the guy is being realistic here. i don't see it as him "giving up" on the team. don't take it so personally! hell, the only reason i'm annoyed with him is because he contributed so very little to the recent run -- but all is forgiven now because he's a cap and that's that. i'm excited to see how steckel fairs in new jersey. plus, we shed a ton of salary AND we got a pick to boot. i'd cheer arnie merely for THAT. will we be in the playoff race? probably not. i'm sure anything is possible but i'm just going to enjoy a fun retro night. i love these things. This X 1,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWW Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I'll cheer Arnott when they announce his name (if he starts), but I will boo him if he scores. Once the game starts then all bets are off as far as I'm concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I think we'll still be in the race by retro night. That's an easy stretch of games, especially with the Penguins injuries. The real test is after that. Hopefully we're still in the race come April fools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I think he did us a favor all the way around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 yeah, uh, why are we booing arnott? he was nothing but honest here. i dont blame the guy for wanting to win at the end of his career. the guy is being realistic here. i don't see it as him "giving up" on the team. don't take it so personally! hell, the only reason i'm annoyed with him is because he contributed so very little to the recent run -- but all is forgiven now because he's a cap and that's that. i'm excited to see how steckel fairs in new jersey. plus, we shed a ton of salary AND we got a pick to boot. i'd cheer arnie merely for THAT. will we be in the playoff race? probably not. i'm sure anything is possible but i'm just going to enjoy a fun retro night. i love these things. Except this is not his last year. So every year for the rest of his career he needs to start the season on a contender or be traded to one at the deadline.What is he, royalty? Arnott showed up some nights and others his heart was completely out of it - just like he did for us 10 years ago. Now he's bailed on us and I definitely boo him on the 18th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) Except this is not his last year. So every year for the rest of his career he needs to start the season on a contender or be traded to one at the deadline.What is he, royalty? Arnott showed up some nights and others his heart was completely out of it - just like he did for us 10 years ago. Now he's bailed on us and I definitely boo him on the 18th. lol at the bailed on us part. For one he's not a FA, he had to be traded. The only reason Lou had to meet with him is to see what teams he would okay a deal to. Lou could have told him to go scratch if he didn't find an offer to his liking but heck he found a deal you could justify if we were ten points in front, never mind ten points back. But somehow I guess it's okay when vets flock here after every other trade deadline but when the shoe's on the other foot it's not okay for a vet to leave us. We really show how inexperienced we are as a fanbase with the other side of deadline deals As for the not showing up part, we'll see in Washington. If he still plays like crap there then he's just shot. If he is rejuvanated there then you have a point. And we got more than paid back for ten years ago, another Cup came out of the Arnott trade so I can't exactly hold that against him. Yeah he was a wanker in the end (not unlike Jaime) but he also helped win the second one ON our team as well. Edited March 1, 2011 by NJDevs4978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Except this is not his last year. So every year for the rest of his career he needs to start the season on a contender or be traded to one at the deadline.What is he, royalty? Arnott showed up some nights and others his heart was completely out of it - just like he did for us 10 years ago. Now he's bailed on us and I definitely boo him on the 18th. how exactly are you sure this isn't his last year? He is going to be a 35+ free agent. Is a good team going to want him and for how much? I'm not saying he isn't coming back but I don't think he even knows he is 100% coming back next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie McKraut Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I'm pretty displeased about his attitude, especially given his recent performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aznjsn Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Except this is not his last year. So every year for the rest of his career he needs to start the season on a contender or be traded to one at the deadline.What is he, royalty? Arnott showed up some nights and others his heart was completely out of it - just like he did for us 10 years ago. Now he's bailed on us and I definitely boo him on the 18th. man, you sound like you take this trade so personally. I'm sure if you were in his shoes at his age, you would at least consider what Arnott has done. Sure he hasn't played his best games these past 20 or so, but he was one of the only guys actually scoring during our first half slump. He was the leading goal scorer until December came lmao. Anyways, I don't get why you and others will boo him. it's not like he went to the Rags or Philly.. We got a great return for a guy who might have moved on from NJ in July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) man, you sound like you take this trade so personally. I'm sure if you were in his shoes at his age, you would at least consider what Arnott has done. Sure he hasn't played his best games these past 20 or so, but he was one of the only guys actually scoring during our first half slump. He was the leading goal scorer until December came lmao. Anyways, I don't get why you and others will boo him. it's not like he went to the Rags or Philly.. We got a great return for a guy who might have moved on from NJ in July. Personally? I am a Devils fan, I buy tickets - I absolutely take this personally. He showed up for part of the season so it's ok he bailed on us? See: Hedberg vs. Arnott thread how exactly are you sure this isn't his last year? He is going to be a 35+ free agent. Is a good team going to want him and for how much? I'm not saying he isn't coming back but I don't think he even knows he is 100% coming back next year. 100% he will be back next year. A team just traded a 2nd round draft pick and a solid center for him. Edited March 1, 2011 by ben00rs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Personally? I am a Devils fan, I buy tickets - I absolutely take this personally. He showed up for part of the season so it's ok he bailed on us? See: Hedberg vs. Arnott thread 100% he will be back next year. A team just traded a 2nd round draft pick and a solid center for him. so no 36 year old player with 1150+ games has never retired? what a scumbag for wanting to guarentee a playoff spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArmySports Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 At any point was Retro night designated as the 3/15 game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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