GDT: The Free Agent Frenzy, Part 2

[Just Win]

I don't like a guy that is clueless on the defensive end of the rink. He's not a good fit here.

We already have plenty of forwards that are excellent on the defensive end and needed scoring badly. Put him with Elias and Zajac and his defensive won't be a problem at all.

 

[ghoti]

TGfireandice: Lamoriello," Today was a good day for the Devils."

Amen to that!!

 

[Bologna 1]

i think you gotta give zajac a shot back with kovalchuk at this point and i would maybe try ryder on the other wing.

 

[longislanddevil]

Did Clarkson's agents quotes/rant come after the draft?

Either way, Lou's comment here is very telling about how Clarkson's reps handled themselves. I doubt he completely walks away from the notion of bringing Clarkson back unless he took offense to how the negotiation was handled. There is a professional way to conduct business and Morris showed Lou no respect- This clown made David sound bigger than the team and that is a no no. Good on Lou for moving forward quickly!


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Ledger_NJDevils: Lou Lamoriello on losing Clarkson: "I turned the page on draft day. We made what we thought was a substantial offer. We go forward."

 

[Just Win]

TGfireandice: Lamoriello," Today was a good day for the Devils."

 

[B A T M A N]

Rich Chere ‏@Ledger_NJDevils 1m
Lamoriello on Clowe: "We were able to get size/strength. He's a top 6 fd. He's skilled. He had an off-year last year in my opinion."

There it is. Good top 6 forward depth in Clowe and Ryder. Question is, who gets the second line wing positions?

 

[AfroThunder396]

OUT: Clarkson, Zidlicky, Ponikarovsky, Hedberg
IN: Schneider, Ryder, Clowe, Olesz

 

[Saugus]

TGfireandice: Lamoriello said he'll take step back now and see if there's any other ways to help team, but feels he addressed needs today.

I'd have to say I agree with Lou here. Definitely addressed several needs today.

 

[Uli Hiemer]

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 1m

Lamroriello said he "turned the page at the draft" on David Clarkson. Felt he made "fair" offer. But did speak to Clarkson today.

 

[ghoti]

OUT: Clarkson, Zidlicky, Ponikarovsky, Hedberg
IN: Schneider, Ryder, Clowe, Olesz

Did Zidlicky sign somewhere else?

 

[glenwo2]

TGfireandice: Lamoriello," Today was a good day for the Devils."

Wish someone would photo-shop Lou's head on Cube's.

 

[B A T M A N]

I'd have to say I agree with Lou here. Definitely addressed several needs today.

We have 3.8M in cap space left to sign Josefson and Henrique.

That's why he's taking the step back.

 

[Bcap88]

Did Zidlicky sign somewhere else?

No but we only have 3.8 to get henrique and josefson signed

 

[MauDevils]

OUT: Clarkson, Zidlicky, Ponikarovsky, Hedberg
IN: Schneider, Ryder, Clowe, Olesz

Love it. Lou did a good job.

 

[5Minute Major]

Ryder! Yes, we addressed some needs so far with 2 good players.... at this rate we might actually score once or twice next year!

 

[SeidoN]

Did Zidlicky sign somewhere else?

zid isnt out. but we cant resign him right now, the last of our cap will go on Henrique and JJ. wed have to ship out a Tally or Volch to afford him.

anyone else feel like Henrique is an Offer Sheet target now that we are almost capped

 

[Emperoreddy]

Amen to that!!

Good day? It has been a good week!!!

Goalie of the future. Resigned the core. Good Clarkson replacement and a top 6 forward that can score.

Now lock up the RFAs. Resign Zids and ship the deadweight out!!!

 

[MauDevils]

I do hope the Henrique deal gets done quickly...We would have to make a move to match a large offer sheet.

 

[ghoti]

No but we only have 3.8 to get henrique and josefson signed

Not if they clear room via trade. If Lou wants him, he'll be back.

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

Holy jeeze, I take back whatever I said about Ryder. That contract is exactly what the Devils needs for Ryder and we're back to looking like a little bit of a deeper team again.

Henrique - Loktionov - Kovalchuk
Elias - Zajac - Clowe
Zubrus - Josefson - Ryder


Plus there's a lot of room to move stuff around there if Josefson has trouble again, Clowe can't keep up, or Ryder needs to be sheltered with Elias/Zajac to make up for his D. It's nice to see a lot of interchangeable parts in a lineup and I think Deboer's gonna have a much easier time this year compared to last.

Question now is does Ryder get first PP time? He'd probably be a big help with his shot, but I wonder if that'd be too many righties.

 

[KohoDonuts88]

anyone else feel like Henrique is an Offer Sheet target now that we are almost capped

No. Lou has already made it clear he will match.

 

[Saugus]

Did Zidlicky sign somewhere else?

No, but realistically, he's probably not coming back unless Lou swings a trade for one or more of Tallinder, Salvador, and Volchenkov.

 

[MauDevils]

No. Lou has already made it clear he will match.

Now it's not as easy as signing on the dotted line though. A team can offer up to 5 mil for a 1st and a 3rd.

I'm sure more than a few teams are eyeing our cap situation after all we spent today.

 

[ghoti]

zid isnt out. but we cant resign him right now, the last of our cap will go on Henrique and JJ. wed have to ship out a Tally or Volch to afford him.

That is very possible.

 

[KidRobot]

Line Combos? Just a guess...don't rip on em too bad haha

Clowe-Zajac-Kovalchuk
Elias-Henrique-Ryder
Zubrus-Loktionov-Olesz
Carter-Gionta-Bernier

Salvador-Fayne
Greene-Larsson
Tallinder-Volchenkov

Schneider
Brodeur