Not negotiating during the season to me opens up Pandora's box. Parise may have every intention of going back to NJ until someone throws him some ludicrous amount of money that NJ can't/won't match.
- Pierceme69

im pretty sure lou will do whatever it takes to get parise to sign, im not worried about it at all

devils lost due to a clueless coach, not due to kovalchuk

there are some things lou should do differently but all the players really appreciate Lou and his ways especially when it comes to players issues such as contracts, they know he is a very loyal person and takes care of his players, Lou has gone out of his way to assist players, ex players, ex coaches and employees, i doubt parise makes it to UFA
- dmarsden2988

I wasn't saying they missed because of Kovalchuk, so if that's how it came across, I apologize. Just saying it was kind of funny.

Lou has his way of doing things. Some people respect him for it. But for other guys, they may not like it. He is very firm about things and that can rub some guys the wrong way. If that's the case though, then they probably aren't the best fit for the organization overall.

im pretty sure lou will do whatever it takes to get parise to sign, im not worried about it at all
- dmarsden2988

I would imagine that will be the 1st item that Lou tries to get taken care of at seasons end (whenever that may be for NJ). It probably is the "offseason" move that most people will be watching for.

devils lost due to a clueless coach, not due to kovalchuk

there are some things lou should do differently but all the players really appreciate Lou and his ways especially when it comes to players issues such as contracts, they know he is a very loyal person and takes care of his players, Lou has gone out of his way to assist players, ex players, ex coaches and employees, i doubt parise makes it to UFA
- dmarsden2988

Just to let you know from a personal perspective. One of my friends played for the Devils and he and his family at first had a great amount of respect for Lou, until he was less than forthright with them.

I wasn't saying they missed because of Kovalchuk, so if that's how it came across, I apologize. Just saying it was kind of funny.

Lou has his way of doing things. Some people respect him for it. But for other guys, they may not like it. He is very firm about things and that can rub some guys the wrong way. If that's the case though, then they probably aren't the best fit for the organization overall.
- HonkFortheGoose

lou has a pretty good track record so i dont think he rubs people the wrong way which is a good sign, players always seem to end up coming back to us, so if it was bad they wouldnt want to come back

its sad that we got a "discount" for rolston for 5mill, he said that was one of the lower offers he had on the table

the players that have left the devils all seem to have their careers go south *gomez

Lou has the respect from all of the players, and they have all said that they appreciate his old school ways and how he looks out for the team and not worried about the whole media craze with twitter and stuff

it is what it is, but so far his style hasnt hurt him or the team

lou has a pretty good track record so i dont think he rubs people the wrong way which is a good sign, players always seem to end up coming back to us, so if it was bad they wouldnt want to come back

its sad that we got a "discount" for rolston for 5mill, he said that was one of the lower offers he had on the table

the players that have left the devils all seem to have their careers go south *gomez

Lou has the respect from all of the players, and they have all said that they appreciate his old school ways and how he looks out for the team and not worried about the whole media craze with twitter and stuff

it is what it is, but so far his style hasnt hurt him or the team
- dmarsden2988

Gionta seems to have done fine since leaving. I know he's been hurt this year, but he's had pretty solid numbers. Other than him and Gomez, those are really the only 2 I can think of off the top of my head that left. Scratch that, Niedermayer's career was just fine after leaving NJ. He did win another Cup and all.

Gionta seems to have done fine since leaving. I know he's been hurt this year, but he's had pretty solid numbers. Other than him and Gomez, those are really the only 2 I can think of off the top of my head that left. Scratch that, Niedermayer's career was just fine after leaving NJ. He did win another Cup and all.
- HonkFortheGoose

neids left to play with his brother, he was offered a max contract but he wanted to play with his brother, Lou tried to make a trade for Rob but the ducks wanted way too much

rafalski also left, wanted to play for his hometown team, which he did after he won cups with us

kovy with a hatty
- dmarsden2988

Fantasy gold!

Helps when you have Toews Dats and Loops on your team (F-)

Gionta seems to have done fine since leaving. I know he's been hurt this year, but he's had pretty solid numbers. Other than him and Gomez, those are really the only 2 I can think of off the top of my head that left. Scratch that, Niedermayer's career was just fine after leaving NJ. He did win another Cup and all.
- HonkFortheGoose

Petr Sykora had pretty good numbers after leaving too.

Fantasy gold!

Helps when you have Toews Dats and Loops on your team (F-)
- TheSabresTaco

are you playing in a 5 team league

Petr Sykora had pretty good numbers after leaving too.
- Pierceme69

and he is having a pretty good season with the devils this year

he was cut by minny 1/2 way through the season before he went to europe

and he is having a pretty good season with the devils this year

he was cut by minny 1/2 way through the season before he went to europe
- dmarsden2988

Parise will sign with the Leafs. WTF the other site was dead.

Parise will sign with the Leafs. WTF the other site was dead.
- sloppyseconds2

Honestly, I don't think Toronto would even be in the running. I just have a feeling that's not somewhere Parise would want to play. I have no real reason for thinking that, other than it's just a gut feeling.

Parise will sign with the Leafs. WTF the other site was dead.
- sloppyseconds2

yeah it is

thought homie would go on it and stuff but he hasnt, neither has gerbe75? we need more recruits

Honestly, I don't think Toronto would even be in the running. I just have a feeling that's not somewhere Parise would want to play. I have no real reason for thinking that, other than it's just a gut feeling.
- HonkFortheGoose

I agree, i was just throwing out a joke to dmars, he's a buddy, I'm not that stupid to think Parise would come to TO.

I agree, i was just throwing out a joke to dmars, he's a buddy, I'm not that stupid to think Parise would come to TO.
- sloppyseconds2

he will, for 2 games next year

yeah it is

thought homie would go on it and stuff but he hasnt, neither has gerbe75? we need more recruits
- dmarsden2988

Yup, slow night for both sites. There is always tomorrow.

Yup, slow night for both sites. There is always tomorrow.
- sloppyseconds2

well this site has gone downhill since last year and is just getting worse and worse IMO

he will, for 2 games next year
- dmarsden2988

I hope flyfreaky sits on your face.

I hope flyfreaky sits on your face.
- sloppyseconds2

i have a gif of a fat chick putting her rolls on some guys back, not sure if that would go over too well

especially since i came of a ban today for saying flyerzbuzz

i have a gif of a fat chick putting her rolls on some guys back, not sure if that would go over too well

especially since i came of a ban today for saying flyerzbuzz
- dmarsden2988

Really? I'm done here tonight, see you in the other site.

I'd like to ask a serious question if I may?

I understand they have played a ton of games lately and once again they were playing back to backers against a team that had not in Boston.

This game was a mirror image of the Winnipeg game the other night. Hang in there till the 3rd period and then in effect watch Lindy employ what is the equivalent to an NFL's prevent you from winning defense. This team does not produce enough quality scoring chances as it is , then it looks like Lindy tells his team dont even bother to forecheck the offensive zone. Lets play for the point .

I know they were tired but Lindy and his system or philosophy looked bad last night, really bad.

Lets be honest , many marginal offensive players this organization has seen come through here has very seldom flourished here. In fact the opposite normally is true.

Lindy for me has worn out his welcome here. He refuses to create a system that is beneficial to the talent at hand, its his way or no way or in this case, probably no playoffs.

I would love to see Lindy's contract bought out and for Terry to get a fresh mind in behind that Sabres bench but I think we all know all that is a longshot at best.

One word best describes watching this team the other night in Winnipeg and Boston last night = frustration ! You can see that the chains were taken off the players once we fell behind in that game last night because the opportunities started flowing.

Fantasy gold!

Helps when you have Toews Dats and Loops on your team (F-)
- TheSabresTaco

Fantasy Sports Nerd

Time to look at the last week in another way. Sabres have lost 2 out of their last 3 games..................

but Lindy and his system or philosophy looked bad last night, really bad.
- TerryPegs

Its not just last night, it been 13 years