Why couldn't it be Volchenkov going back to Russia

AHhh summer predictions.
- NickA

Like one of your posters that said this team reminds him of the 95 Devils

theres never any exciting news in the summer
- rangerdanger94

Well today was pretty exciting.

Like one of your posters that said this team reminds him of the 95 Devils
- GioRock

Yes, he was talking about the jersey colors

Like one of your posters that said this team reminds him of the 95 Devils
- GioRock

we were tough an didn't have much skill. seems apt.

theres never any exciting news in the summer
- rangerdanger94

Your mental deficiencies are pretty exciting to me.

Like one of your posters that said this team reminds him of the 95 Devils
- GioRock

Like you, I don't think he is a sane individual. He thought the team sucked before today, now we're the 95 cup team. Go figure.

Like you, I don't think he is a sane individual. He thought the team sucked before today, now we're the 95 cup team. Go figure.
- rmdevil313

Also a devil fan immediately pointed out the difference in defensive cores. Yeah that didn't happen though.

Like one of your posters that said this team reminds him of the 95 Devils
- GioRock

Yes everyone on this team is planning on wearing a helmet and skates and using a stick to hit a puck with. Just like 95

He couldn't have told Lou this so Lou could buy out his contract a month ago?

He couldn't have told Lou this so Lou could buy out his contract a month ago?
- BarryB1124

This probably works better. We don't have to pay him poop and its only 250k against the cap.

AHhh summer predictions.
- NickA

When he says lit up he means we'll beat them at least half the games we play them, especially the Flyers and Pens.

Oh gotcha. I misunderstood what I read earlier.

Well today was pretty exciting.
- rmdevil313

I'm actually excited....I think it's time for a "real" rebuild. I know Lou hates that word but every other team has done it and the Devils haven't gone through it in over 25 years. I don't mind and I think it's time to...


Blow it up!!!

He couldn't have told Lou this so Lou could buy out his contract a month ago?
- BarryB1124

He did. Take a look at both Lou and kovys statements today. As a matter of fact he first said this to Lou about a year ago.

I'm actually excited....I think it's time for a "real" rebuild. I know Lou hates that word but every other team has done it and the Devils haven't gone through it in over 25 years. I don't mind and I think it's time to...


Blow it up!!!
- Gambi99

Yup, if there was ever a time, it would be now. Unfortunately right as our attendance is looking up and getting new season ticket holders. But we already have a strong defensive base to build around in the future, get a few impact players with some high picks and we'll be set as long as Schneider re-signs.

Why couldn't it be Volchenkov going back to Russia
- Gambi99

That would of been great news!!!!!

But nope, got home from work and my brother says with a smile on his face "Kovalchuk retired," (he's a flyers fan), I said "BS", and well here I am on HB saying Volch going home would of been great.

Yup, if there was ever a time, it would be now. Unfortunately right as our attendance is looking up and getting new season ticket holders. But we already have a strong defensive base to build around in the future, get a few impact players with some high picks and we'll be set as long as Schneider re-signs.
- rmdevil313

Yeah, I just wish we buy out Volchenkov so Gelinas/Urbom get a full-time role here. I would look into trading Fayne also, he doesn't have a great upside while others (Merrill,Severson,Scarlett) have more. .....Just wait until Cory signs as backup to Rask because "HE WANTS TO GO HOME AND PLAY" in Boston

Yup, if there was ever a time, it would be now. Unfortunately right as our attendance is looking up and getting new season ticket holders. But we already have a strong defensive base to build around in the future, get a few impact players with some high picks and we'll be set as long as Schneider re-signs.
- rmdevil313

Do you guys get your first back next year?

Yup, if there was ever a time, it would be now. Unfortunately right as our attendance is looking up and getting new season ticket holders. But we already have a strong defensive base to build around in the future, get a few impact players with some high picks and we'll be set as long as Schneider re-signs.
- rmdevil313

Don't forgot the whole no pick cause of scumbag.

Do you guys get your first back next year?
- GioRock

Nope

Do you guys get your first back next year?
- GioRock

Two words. Bettman. No.

Do you guys get your first back next year?
- GioRock

99% chance not.

Nope
- NickA

thats the worst part

This is from Lou
Do you have any intention to try to get back the first-round pick you lost for circumventing the cap (with the 17-year, $102 million contract in 2010 that was rejected)?
“I’m not getting into any discussions about that."


Also think Daly said something along the lines that we wouldn't be getting it back.