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aosplayo
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 01.14.2008

Jul 2 @ 5:58 PM ET
I don't doubt that. But I think it's safe to assume the Wild is out of it. He'd have no reason to talk it over with his family if that were the case because it's obviously where they want him to go. I think Jersey is out as well. If not the Wild I see him taking the biggest offer.
- hereticpride




I wanna know the disparity in the offers. If its 5 mil or over and he walks away, he's got some stones.
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Jul 2 @ 5:58 PM ET
So he's going to sign with a team other then the Devils and keep it on the hush hush. Maybe when Training Camp roles around, the Devils will realize he signed with someone else, when he doesn't show up.

- MJL

now youre being ridiculous
griouxmvp2012
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: NJ
Joined: 06.27.2011

Jul 2 @ 5:59 PM ET
So he's going to sign with a team other then the Devils and keep it on the hush hush. Maybe when Training Camp roles around, the Devils will realize he signed with someone else, when he doesn't show up.

- MJL

no im saying maybe he wants to take someone eles offer but his heart is in nj and he dont know what to do get what im saying kinda??
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Jul 2 @ 5:59 PM ET
I wanna know the disparity in the offers. If its 5 mil or over and he walks away, he's got some stones.
- aosplayo

No clue, but I have to assume the Devils are offering the least.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jul 2 @ 6:00 PM ET
now youre being ridiculous
- Crimsoninja


As ridiculous as saying that Parise is afraid to sign with another team and leave NJ?
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jul 2 @ 6:01 PM ET
no im saying maybe he wants to take someone eles offer but his heart is in nj and he dont know what to do get what im saying kinda??
- griouxmvp2012


That I get. Obviously he's having some issue in making the decision.
griouxmvp2012
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: NJ
Joined: 06.27.2011

Jul 2 @ 6:01 PM ET
As ridiculous as saying that Parise is afraid to sign with another team and leave NJ?
- MJL

how is that ridiculos players arent all about the money there is feelings evolved to you know
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

Jul 2 @ 6:03 PM ET
Girls' Gymnastics trials....
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jul 2 @ 6:04 PM ET
how is that ridiculos players arent all about the money there is feelings evolved to you know
- griouxmvp2012


Sure there are feelings. But I highly doubt that Parise is afraid to tell NJ that he's signing somewhere else, and that's what's holding up the announcement.
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Jul 2 @ 6:04 PM ET
As ridiculous as saying that Parise is afraid to sign with another team and leave NJ?
- MJL

have you seen an angry Lou Lams before?
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Jul 2 @ 6:07 PM ET
Sure there are feelings. But I highly doubt that Parise is afraid to tell NJ that he's signing somewhere else, and that's what's holding up the announcement.
- MJL

why split hairs?

seems obvious that he doesnt mean "afraid"
just suggesting that some sentimental connection with NJ might be a reason he hasnt made his decision yet
griouxmvp2012
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: NJ
Joined: 06.27.2011

Jul 2 @ 6:08 PM ET
why split hairs?

seems obvious that he doesnt mean "afraid"
just suggesting that some sentimental connection with NJ might be a reason he hasnt made his decision yet

- Crimsoninja

thank you you got my back even tho you dont like my grammar
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Jul 2 @ 6:09 PM ET
voiceofreasonninja
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Jul 2 @ 6:10 PM ET
voiceofreasoninja
- Marc D

ftfy
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jul 2 @ 6:13 PM ET
why split hairs?

seems obvious that he doesnt mean "afraid"
just suggesting that some sentimental connection with NJ might be a reason he hasnt made his decision yet

- Crimsoninja


That's the way I took it. If I misunderstood it, then I did. That's why I said I get the part of an emotional attachment when he clarified what he was trying to say.
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Jul 2 @ 6:14 PM ET
ftfy
- BulliesPhan87

were you responsible for Grossmann's Ns as well?
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jul 2 @ 6:18 PM ET
Everyone's waiting anxiously for some news. And all the talk floating around about how much money is being offered to various players. And some of it is just an insane amount for the caliber of players. But if the Flyers were to sign Parise or Suter, even though you may not like the contract. As a Hockey fan, you'd have to be excited about it.
LordStanley88
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 01.30.2012

Jul 2 @ 6:19 PM ET
That might take Sabres out of Ryan mix. Would've thought Roy would've gone to Anaheim in such a deal.
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Jul 2 @ 6:21 PM ET
That might take Sabres out of Ryan mix. Would've thought Roy would've gone to Anaheim in such a deal.
- LordStanley88

What the h are they thinking in Buffalo? I'm not a big Roy fan but that deal just doesn't make a ton of sense to me.
bodiva88
Referee
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There aren't any answers. Only choices.
Joined: 07.01.2007

Jul 2 @ 6:23 PM ET
Okay I understood Parise wanting to wait until today to decide but now he is waiting until tomorrow? Are you kidding me?

I hope teams pull out on the deals and he loses a ton of money with this BS.

- Flyers2821

He's making a $100 million decision and committing himself to a team for a decade. He's had since noon yesterday to even listen to offers. I don't think it's crazy for him to want to talk to the inner circle and think about it. It's a big deal.
KGBflyers10
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: United States, PA
Joined: 10.28.2007

Jul 2 @ 6:27 PM ET
He's making a $100 million decision and committing himself to a team for a decade. He's had since noon yesterday to even listen to offers. I don't think it's crazy for him to want to talk to the inner circle and think about it. It's a big deal.
- bodiva88


Spot on.

Twitter universe is spinning out of control because they want news ASAP. God forbid a person (cause really that's all they are--people) wants to talk it over with his family one last time. Parise doesn't owe a damn thing to any of the organizations at the moment. He's a free agent. FREE AGENT.

I'm also willing to bet that the offers being thrown to him and Suter are way over the initial mark that they thought they'd be receiving. That throws a wrench into things as well.
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

Jul 2 @ 6:27 PM ET
Nutter,

Are you hearing anything in general about Evander Kane? On the block, not being traded? Just curious.

- ravishingone


Sorry for the late reply.

I went camping this weekend and have been unpacking the last few hours.

Evander Kane had a concussion earlier in the year. The team didnt say where it was from but everyone in the city knows he got into a bar fight at Opera Nightclub. There have been reports here that he may not be happy with the city.

As it stands however, it will take a lot for the Jets to trade him. They have trouble attracting free agents and just lost Tanner Glass. Who is a no name to most, but was a big part in any success the jets had last season. Think a Lappy type of player. Kane is someone I would prefer to say a Bobby Ryan however.
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Jul 2 @ 6:32 PM ET
What the h are they thinking in Buffalo? I'm not a big Roy fan but that deal just doesn't make a ton of sense to me.
- hereticpride

Ott got back a ton, because Pardy was worthless

Ott makes Buffalo much tougher to play against, but who are their centers now?
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

Jul 2 @ 6:36 PM ET
Ott got back a ton, because Pardy was worthless

Ott makes Buffalo much tougher to play against, but who are their centers now?

- Marc D


I like the move for the Sabres.

Ott is the kind of guy that will help you win a playoff series.

Roy is the kind of player you hope Giroux gets matched up against.
FlyersFirst
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.01.2011

Jul 2 @ 6:40 PM ET
That might take Sabres out of Ryan mix. Would've thought Roy would've gone to Anaheim in such a deal.
- LordStanley88


This just gives us more leverage in any Ryan deal. This is the one thin that's has been positive in this waiting game.
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