But.. Butt.... .They finished in first in the regular season... That means Lord stanley becomes theirs right?
- mfreedman

I don't know, I just like pissing off or on their fans...

3. The Leafs will rot in hell for 20 years if they trade for Lu...
- Flyfreaky

^ they have already been rotting for 45 years, why not another 20?

Implied vs. directly stated are two different things.

Yes it seems that he would be open to remaining a devil, but from what I have sen he has not stated "it is my intention to remain with the devils next season and not test the waters on July 1st"
- mfreedman

I never said Parise said that. But from his comments, it's crystal clear that Zach loves it here and if given the right deal from the Devils he'd gladly sign it and stay here because this is his #1 choice.

The exact opposite of that has been reported by Ek and a couple others. That's my point.

^ they have already been rotting for 45 years, why not another 20?
- Oilfan19

They were gonna turn it around next season, until all this Lu talk started...

If you had Jonathan Quick, and Martin Brodeur (for instance), who would you keep? I'd be fine keeping both if a good deal doesn't come back. Don't want Komisarek or Connolly.
I have a feeling the flyers will target Weber, if Suter stays in Nashville. Schenn, JVR, 1st for Weber?
- lkeh73

what a shocker.

also that's a horrendous comparison. Brodeur is 40 and Quick is coming off a Conn Smythe. Schneider is a relative unknown while Luongo has a good 5 years left.

it was in the same quote as the no way he would be a ranger lol ek didn't post that part

tom gulliti devils beat writer
and i believe Andy gross another media member

im on my phone so im sure someone can provide a link or go to cordells blog
- dmarsden2988

http://blogs.northjersey....y_hell_sign_with_rangers/

Explain how Schneider is unproven. In his first two seasons his record is 36-12-3, with a save % .933. Draw whatever comparison you want, if you think he's unproven than you haven't watched him play. He's beaten the best teams too. When Luongo fell flat, Schneider won 13 out of 15 games. That's not unproven, that's an elite goalie playing less games than he should be.
- lkeh73

An 82 game season is different than playing 51 games as a backup over the course of 2 seasons.

Steve Mason had similar numbers in his rookie year as a starter. WOuld you have called him proven after the one season?

Once he plays two full seasons as the starter and has numbers similar to what hhe has currently posted, then you can begin calling him proven.

I never said Parise said that. But from his comments, it's crystal clear that Zach loves it here and if given the right deal from the Devils he'd gladly sign it and stay here because this is his #1 choice.

The exact opposite of that has been reported by Ek and a couple others. That's my point.
- beezer34

The NHL in Jersey just isn't working out...It feels boring and blah...The team needs to move somewhere where it's vibrant and exciting...

Not to sound like that typical leaf fan but if they land everyone they are into according to three rumor chart hudler, nash, penner, lu, parise we can definitely make a deep run but Burke needs to have a magician with the cap and catch everyone sleeping with their pants around their ankles .... after almost 50 years all we have is our dreams now

If you had Jonathan Quick, and Martin Brodeur (for instance), who would you keep? I'd be fine keeping both if a good deal doesn't come back. Don't want Komisarek or Connolly.


I have a feeling the flyers will target Weber, if Suter stays in Nashville. Schenn, JVR, 1st for Weber?
- lkeh73

how can you keep both guys happy with games played and happy with their salaries aswell ?

I never said Parise said that. But from his comments, it's crystal clear that Zach loves it here and if given the right deal from the Devils he'd gladly sign it and stay here because this is his #1 choice.

The exact opposite of that has been reported by Ek and a couple others. That's my point.
- beezer34

Agree with the bolded.

The underlined is the important part. Who says he will be given the deal he feels is right for him in NJ?

With $ tied up in Kovalchuk, the new emerging Henriqu playing top line minutes, an aging goaltender, your most recent top pick playing 1st line minutes on D, its going to be tough to get Parise for the value they want.

Who is to say that some team doesnt offer more, and Parise opts to take the $ because it is also high on his list?

what a shocker.

also that's a horrendous comparison. Brodeur is 40 and Quick is coming off a Conn Smythe. Schneider is a relative unknown while Luongo has a good 5 years left.
- DoubleDown

i used him as an example. 2 solid veteran goalie's, obviously brodeur is on a much higher level. Quick is great, but Schneider's development greatly mirrors his.

The NHL in Jersey just isn't working out...It feels boring and blah...The team needs to move somewhere where it's vibrant and exciting...
- Flyfreaky

Did you watch any of the Devils home games during this playoff run? Hear any of Pierre's comments about how the Jersey crowd was the best he's ever seen it, and arguably the best in the playoffs?

I don't know, I just like pissing off or on their fans...
- Flyfreaky

You must have good aim, that box must make the latter very difficult for you.

They were gonna turn it around next season, until all this Lu talk started...
- Flyfreaky

Im not convinced of that. I honestly think getting Lu might help them out the first year.. then the pressure will hit him like a brick.

how can you keep both guys happy with games played and happy with their salaries aswell ?
- P-Nut

That's up to them. Pretty sure they've both said they have no problem coming back as a tandem. Taken at face value, of course.

Did you watch any of the Devils home games during this playoff run? Hear any of Pierre's comments about how the Jersey crowd was the best he's ever seen it, and arguably the best in the playoffs?
- beezer34

You know what I'm saying...It's just that gut feeling that everyone knows exists, but doesn't want to say or do anything about it...

Ek, will the Dutch beat Germany today?

You must have good aim, that box must make the latter very difficult for you.
- mfreedman

I do have a huge glory hole to my advantage...

Hi Eklund. I heard the Leafs are prepared to give up Gardiner, Schenn + 1st for Luongo, however the deal is being hung up because Brian Burke's wife is leaving him.

I also heard another rumour regarding Luongo. Apparently the owner of the Canucks, Aquilini, and his wife are splitting, rumour is Luongo is the reason the two of them are splitting.

Not to sound like that typical leaf fan but if they land everyone they are into according to three rumor chart hudler, nash, penner, lu, parise we can definitely make a deep run but Burke needs to have a magician with the cap and catch everyone sleeping with their pants around their ankles .... after almost 50 years all we have is our dreams now
- shill-17

^this guy made my day...

Bobz for Budaj....

OMG... keep me updated!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am on the edge of my seat until this thing plays out.

http://blogs.northjersey....y_hell_sign_with_rangers/
- bobert836

Notice that he didnt say 'I want to remain a Devil'. He did say that he has enjoyed his time here so far (although in different words). Who is to say that he won't test the waters? If he wanted to stay 100% why didnt he say those exact words?

I assume you will say because his agent is negotiating with the team, so he can;t state that directly. If that is the case however, does that mean there is a chance the negotiation falls through?

Hi Eklund. I heard the Leafs are prepared to give up Gardiner, Schenn + 1st for Luongo, however the deal is being hung up because Brian Burke's wife is leaving him.

I also heard another rumour regarding Luongo. Apparently the owner of the Canucks, Aquilini, and his wife are splitting, rumour is Luongo is the reason the two of them are splitting.
- Scooby_Doo

I cant see them giving up that much for a goalie that is passed his prime.

Not to sound like that typical leaf fan but if they land everyone they are into according to three rumor chart hudler, nash, penner, lu, parise we can definitely make a deep run but Burke needs to have a magician with the cap and catch everyone sleeping with their pants around their ankles .... after almost 50 years all we have is our dreams now
- shill-17

I think Vancouver wants the Lochness Monster, Big Foot, and a unicorn traded to them too...