Confirmed with Link: Source Tells TG Zubrus Re-signs 3 Year/3.1 Million Per

[dougiebrown]

I like this signing.

Zubrus is pretty much the only forward the Devils have that actually has size. This team is pretty small so keeping Zubrus will help since he's strong on the puck and uses his size well along the boards.

It's not even that he has size. It's that he PLAYS to his size. One of the reasons that Palmieri was such a flake.

 

[Saugus]

I'm really happy that Zubrusaurus Rex will be back. He will be an excellent mentor for Matteau.

 

[Banana Sandwiches]

It's not even that he has size. It's that he PLAYS to his size. One of the reasons that Palmieri was such a flake.

That too.

Nothing is more frustrating than a big guy who doesn't use his size at all. That's why I couldn't stand Viktor Kozlov here.

 

[Devils Trap]

Now a done deal

Rich Chere ‏@Ledger_NJDevils 1m
Zubrus deal is three years at $3.1 million per season

Rich Chere ‏@Ledger_NJDevils 26m
Dainius Zubrus told me this morning he has agreed to a three-year contract to stay with the Devils.
Zubrus: "I was hoping it was going to turn out the way it did."

Zubrus on the trade for goalie Cory Schneider: "It was unexpected. It's a big deal... He's been a very good goalie for a few years now."
Zubrus said he feels bad for Johan Hedberg. "Honestly, he's probably the most-liked guy in the locker room."

Zubrus said Devils' ownership issues were never a factor in re-signing. "Not for me. I came here because of Lou. As long as he's here..."

 

[RNCDevil]

Now a done deal

...
Zubrus said Devils' ownership issues were never a factor in re-signing. "Not for me. I came here because of Lou. As long as he's here..."

Very telling quote. Lamoriello figured out how to replace Marty. How does he replace himself? This might be the hardest task he ever has. He is so respected across players, ownership and management. He is able to do things others cannot because he has such a strong track record of results and behavior.

I hope Marty can earn the same level of respect.

 

[Devil X]

Very telling quote. Lamoriello figured out how to replace Marty. How does he replace himself? This might be the hardest task he ever has. He is so respected across players, ownership and management. He is able to do things others cannot because he has such a strong track record of results and behavior.

I hope Marty can earn the same level of respect.

I still believe when Lou gives up the GM job he will keep his other to help with the transition of the new job and show him the ropes and the Devils way. Ill bet Lou already has his successor in mind.

Also extremely happy Zubs is back!!

 

[Devils Trap]

Deal officially completed per cap geek at 12:06

 

[Feed Me A Stray Cat]

Considering a guy like Bickell is getting $4M, I'm cool with Zubrus at $3.1M.

 

[schoenfeld]

Ill bet Lou already has his successor in mind.

as long as it isn't his kid we'll be okay i think

maybe it will be Dean Lombardi

 

[KohoDonuts88]

as long as it isn't his kid we'll be okay i think

maybe it will be Dean Lombardi

much rather Dean than Brian Burke.

A couple of former players - Craig Billington & Claude Loiselle - are due for a shot running their own team someday

 

[NJDevils#4]

Not a fan of Zubrus. Never was, never will be. Don't think he's worth that kind of money especially at his age.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Not a fan of Zubrus. Never was, never will be. Don't think he's worth that kind of money especially at his age.

he is the perfect versatile tweener, is great in the locker room, and WANTS to be here.

what is not to like?

 

[Rob Nieds work ethic]

Not a fan of Zubrus. Never was, never will be. Don't think he's worth that kind of money especially at his age.

He is one of the most important players on the team because of his skill set and versatility.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Not a fan of Zubrus. Never was, never will be. Don't think he's worth that kind of money especially at his age.

I don't see how you could not be a Zubrus fan? He does everything pretty well and fits our system perfectly. Couldn't be happier with the signing.

 

[manilaNJ]

Not a fan of Zubrus. Never was, never will be. Don't think he's worth that kind of money especially at his age.

It's ok. I love him enough for the both of us

 

[glenwo2]

NJDevils#4 doesn't need a reason to not be a fan of a Devils player. We all have our favorites and our not-so-favorites on this team. It's our perogative.

Also, if he feels Zubrus is not worth the money then that's his opinion ALTHOUGH his not-being-a-fan kind of affects that opinion.


Whatever....

 

[Saugus]

I still believe when Lou gives up the GM job he will keep his other to help with the transition of the new job and show him the ropes and the Devils way. Ill bet Lou already has his successor in mind.

Also extremely happy Zubs is back!!

Like Don Corleone, Lou will never really retire, he'll just go into semi-retirement and become the consigliere.

I'm really glad to see this confirmed. We need Zubrus and more guys like him on the roster.