I thought it was for sure that Lou was a hall of fame GM and would not let Parise leave and that a week was more than enough time to get a deal done.

I think I also saw Mr. Dmarsden say that he heard they already had the framework of a deal done and were just working out specifics.

specifically - helping him put his house up for sale and finding a travel agent!

I...don't believe it...if we lose brodeur to another team AND parise the devils will never be the same...what the hell is going on in nj that MARTY would test free agency???

This is exactly why people respond to you in a douchebag way.
- _Zippy_

Well I was mocked and ridiculed and told I had no idea what I was talking about when myself and others merely suggested this was going to be the outcome. So unfortunately the Devils fans that don't deserve any flack are forced to hear a little pay back along with the ones that do deserve it. Especially the all knowing Devils guru rmdevil313...

It was fairly obvious to the majority of fans outside of NJ that the writing was on the wall, even considering Lou's long time methods of dealing with UFA's.

https://twitter.com/Ledger_NJDevils


Already confirmed that NJ simply doesn't have the money to pay Marty.

https://twitter.com/Ledger_NJDevils


Already confirmed that NJ simply doesn't have the money to pay Marty.
- ash146

That's because Marty wants $6m. Which is retarded.

Grim as hell for new jersey, seriously, losing players, stars, money what's next the quebec devils?

I love Kovy as a player and everything...but the doomsayers may be right...that contract might have killed the devils franchise

whatever happens we'll be fine we may not be great but w.e im not worried lol im probably one of the few excited for the change a brand new image

whatever happens we'll be fine we may not be great but w.e im not worried lol im probably one of the few excited for the change a brand new image
- blizzzard

It feels like the summer when Elias was UFA. Dipped toes in, everyone made a big deal, was resigned by NJ.

Grim as hell for new jersey, seriously, losing players, stars, money what's next the quebec devils?
- MindFr3eak

or Hamilton...

as of right now it seems that Phoenix is better off than NJ.

NHL already said that in addition to losing Brodeur and Parise that if they have to take over the team they would trade Kovy too.

Well I was mocked and ridiculed and told I had no idea what I was talking about when myself and others merely suggested this was going to be the outcome. So unfortunately the Devils fans that don't deserve any flack are forced to hear a little pay back along with the ones that do deserve it. Especially the all knowing Devils guru rmdevil313...

It was fairly obvious to the majority of fans outside of NJ that the writing was on the wall, even considering Lou's long time methods of dealing with UFA's.
- MnGump

We disproved your speculation. Never did we say that he wouldn't reach the UFA market we merely said the theory that a deal should've gotten done sooner if he really wanted to return, which you used as the basis for Parise leaving in your argument.

Grim as hell for new jersey, seriously, losing players, stars, money what's next the quebec devils?
- MindFr3eak

LOL i would hate to cheer for a french team but i think i still would if they got moved regardless of where it is as im already not from new jersey and cheer for them

That's because Marty wants $6m. Which is retarded.
- Chieppa1

where'd you hear that??

or Hamilton...

as of right now it seems that Phoenix is better off than NJ.

NJ already said that in addition to losing Brodeur and Parise that if they have to take over the team they would trade Kovy too.
- JVince11

yeah, that's not true nor is it going happen.

Well I was mocked and ridiculed and told I had no idea what I was talking about when myself and others merely suggested this was going to be the outcome. So unfortunately the Devils fans that don't deserve any flack are forced to hear a little pay back along with the ones that do deserve it. Especially the all knowing Devils guru rmdevil313...

It was fairly obvious to the majority of fans outside of NJ that the writing was on the wall, even considering Lou's long time methods of dealing with UFA's.
- MnGump

I didn't mock you or should anybody else. Not one fan here knows whats really going on. All we do is "read" other people's stories and reply to others with that story said as if it was facts. Devil fans have been hearing from Parise, Lou Lam and Arnott(Parise's agent) that they are trying everything to get a deal done. Now there are tons of outside stories that say it won't or can't be done which also can be true. The problem here is we are all going by other people's stories and we all don't know what to really believe. If we just go by common sense which nobody here has or we wouldn't be on this "great" site (i'm trying to be nice here Ek), if you were in Marty's or Zach's or anybody else's shoes who happens to be hitting free-agency what would you do? You go for the money so my bet is whoever offers the most money (not just a few cents either) will get the player.

I love Kovy as a player and everything...but the doomsayers may be right...that contract might have killed the devils franchise
- Xnightwish

No, it's that great support they "haven't" been getting over the last 20yrs when the Devils were the 2nd best team over that period in hockey

edit...It's time for them to be moved!!! I'll still be a fan of the Quebec Devils

DOOMED

That's because Marty wants $6m. Which is retarded.
- Chieppa1

6 mil for a 3 time s-cup winner and a finalist this year? Someone will pay Brodeur that for a year of his services, Brodeur was great thru the playoffs....

or Hamilton...

as of right now it seems that Phoenix is better off than NJ.

NHL already said that in addition to losing Brodeur and Parise that if they have to take over the team they would trade Kovy too.
- JVince11

The Devils might be in trouble but losing Marty, who happens to be a declining 40yr old goalie and Parise, who might sign an albatross contract close to 9-10mil a year are not the reason.

The Devils might be in trouble but losing Marty, who happens to be a declining 40yr old goalie and Parise, who might sign an albatross contract close to 9-10mil a year are not the reason.
- Gambi99

my worry is that we lose brodeur and parise and we're handcuffed into not being able to make ANY moves for decent players a la the blues last year...our fanbase is thin enough as it is..this will NOT help attract new fans

You could do the classy thing and laugh to yourself instead of piling on.

It'd be weird to see Marty in a different jersey. I hope he retires a Devil.
- nhindian

Dude, people laugh at my Leafs daily...I laugh at other franchises any time I get a chance...

The Devils might be in trouble but losing Marty, who happens to be a declining 40yr old goalie and Parise, who might sign an albatross contract close to 9-10mil a year are not the reason.
- Gambi99

Look what happened to the leafs when sundin left..... Expect more of the same with the possibility of a declining brodeur and a blossoming pairise gone from the henhouse....someone needs to shoot the (frank)ing fox

yeah, that's not true nor is it going happen.
- tomburton99

yesterday i would agree...today anything can happen

6 mil for a 3 time s-cup winner and a finalist this year? Someone will pay Brodeur that for a year of his services, Brodeur was great thru the playoffs....
- MindFr3eak

If Marty really is on his way out...I would LOVE the Leafs to grab him for one year...

I thought it was for sure that Lou was a hall of fame GM and would not let Parise leave and that a week was more than enough time to get a deal done.

I think I also saw Mr. Dmarsden say that he heard they already had the framework of a deal done and were just working out specifics.

specifically - helping him put his house up for sale and finding a travel agent!
- JVince11

if you read i asked if anyone heard about it or if it was a rumor as i missed part of what they were saying on the radio

and where did the nhl say that they would move kovy? Matt Barry?