Confirmed with Link: Zubrus Unconditionally Released

[njdevil26]

Crazy to see how young this team is getting. The guys we've lost in the last year are Brodeur (43), Jagr (43), Salvador (39), Zidlicky (38), Zubrus (38), Gomez (35), Ryder (35), Havlat (34), Harrold (32), Bernier (30). Also, I doubt we see Clowe (32) play at all.

Picked up: Moore (24) and Palmieri (24)

 

[Richer's Ghost]

Great player in his prime. Even better person.

Farewell Zubie - the locker room music will never be the same.

 

[Captain Lou]

Well looks like the HF Devils narrative was wrong again.

Nothing against the player, he just got old and stopped being useful. This also somewhat calms my fears about the ownership willing to spend the money to ice the best team possible. Zubrus had no place on this roster and I am glad that Shero and the owners did the right thing by the organization going forward.

So Ray and Harris get a big from me. A+

 

[liquid1988]

Shero is winning over a lot of fans.

Now we can hear rock music again in the pregame warm-ups hopefully.

Zubrus didn't like Rock music so they didn't play any??

 

[Officer Rod Farva]

If this is a mutual contract termination and not a buyout, we have have to bring someone on board to get back over the cap floor.

Edit: oh right. Okay, this is probably a buyout and given the 35+ rule we get no cap relief, which means we stay over the floor.

If that happens though do we still have him on the cap next year?

 

[Devils Dominion]

Zubrus didn't like Rock music so they didn't play any??

He was the team dj

 

[Brooklyndevil]

Let's assume Matteau is on the team. You have Rutuu, Tootoo, Gionta as part of the old guard. Than you have these possibilities: Boucher, Coleman, Blandish, Kalinin, Thompson and O'Brien. No room for Zub. The guy always played hard, however, he's done in the current NHL. Good luck!

 

[TheDevilMadeMe]

One of my favorite Devils of all-time for the way he played a few years ago, but this move was long overdue.

Lou sure handed out long term deals to 35+ players like candy

 

[ghdi]

If that happens though do we still have him on the cap next year?

Yes, his cap hit will be, but its only this year and we're nowhere near the cap so it doesnt matter. This was done for roster purposes b/c Zubrus' game has regressed so much he was the definition of dead weight.

It also opens the potential of Zacha being here all year even more or someone being signed out of training camp. I would expect something like that more than anybody being brought in.

 

[Zippy316]

I'll miss Zubrus.

He was one hell of a player over his first contract, didn't get enough love in my opinion.

 

[FooteBahl]

It's nice to haz money now! Best of luck to Zubbie. I love where this team is headed--in two years we can be serious contenders again.

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

the problem is I don't think we have a buyout window anymore.

There was definitely a second buyout window, because TG asked if Shero had any plans to use it on a few different occasions.

Honestly I think my favorite part about this whole ordeal is that when asked, Shero very clearly stated he had no plans of any further buyouts. So some spirit of Lou still remains in this organization.

 

[Brooklyndevil]

If this is a mutual contract termination and not a buyout, we have have to bring someone on board to get back over the cap floor.

Edit: oh right. Okay, this is probably a buyout and given the 35+ rule we get no cap relief, which means we stay over the floor.

Zacha?

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

I really expected him to just stand by the wayside for one year, collect his 3m, then ride off into the sunset on his own. But maybe he still thinks he can find an NHL job for next season?

Either way, loved having him on this team for a long time. But as has been said over and over, it was time.

 

[devlzfan]

Now that Lou is GM of the Leafs, perhaps we can trade all the players Lou likes that nobody else likes for James van Riemsdyk. I'm sure there's quite a laundry list of those kind of players. LOL!

 

[njdevil26]

Now that Lou is GM of the Leafs, perhaps we can trade all the players Lou likes that nobody else likes for James van Riemsdyk. I'm sure there's quite a laundry list of those kind of players. LOL!

Zubrus, Gionta, 3rd rounder for JVR. Lou will be excited.

 

[Feed Me A Stray Cat]

Throw in Tootoo.

 

[Missionhockey]

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice · 36s36 seconds ago
Ray Shero said Saturday it was "not on our radar" to utlilize the buyout windwow.

This is why I don't put any stock into what GMs say to the media.

Anyways, I liked Zubrus, but I'm on board with what everyone else says here. Thanks for the memories Zubie.

 

[Brooklyndevil]

I wonder what our average age is compared to last season?

 

[liquid1988]

Throw in Tootoo.

Why? Tootoo isn't the worst player on the team. He is a big body with some offensive capability. Ruutu on the otherhand,blah

 

[NJDevs26]

@TGfireandice: Payout on buyout for Zubrus is 2/3 the total value of his remaining contract ($3.1 million) spread out over twice the remaining years (1)

So they saved money lol, and the cap hit does NOT go into next year which is the best news imo

 

[DeVols]

@TGfireandice: Payout on buyout for Zubrus is 2/3 the total value of his remaining contract ($3.1 million) spread out over twice the remaining years (1)

So they saved money lol, and the cap hit does NOT go into next year which is the best news imo

Yep, and gives Zubrus the opportunity to find another team to play for (overseas, perhaps) while still getting paid by the Devils.

It's a win-win.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

There was definitely a second buyout window, because TG asked if Shero had any plans to use it on a few different occasions.

Honestly I think my favorite part about this whole ordeal is that when asked, Shero very clearly stated he had no plans of any further buyouts. So some spirit of Lou still remains in this organization.

right but does it go away because we didnt have a case go to arbitration?

 

[AfroThunder396]

Cammalleri
Zajac
Henrique
Palmieri
Elias
Ruutu
Josefson
Tootoo
Gionta

Three spots available.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Matteau will definitely have a spot.