Only good in all of this is Lou has a lot of time to work something out with the UFAs
He should get working now, but he probably won't. He doesn't want it to cause a distraction between us coming in 12th rather than 10th.
I can honestly see him wanting to have one last chance to win a cup
As I said in the last thread if Patty makes it to UFA then I think he's gone. I can honestly see him wanting to have one last chance to win a cup, and if we ice this same team next year then he won't have that chance.
What is the basis for this feeling you have?
With all the FA's that have left this org, and particularly after the Parise debacle last year, I no longer have an opinion on who's going or who's staying. As far as I am concerned, every FA situation is a 50/50 either they go or they don't. I'm done taking guesses or assuming anyone can stay loyal.
He won't be winning anything with the Devils with this lineup. Lou needs to make some changes.If he wants a run at the cup again he should be staying. Marty will be looking for a swansong next year and Patty can be here for that and help cement his legacy
As I said in the last thread if Patty makes it to UFA then I think he's gone. I can honestly see him wanting to have one last chance to win a cup, and if we ice this same team next year then he won't have that chance.
If Elias leaves then we are in a massive amount of trouble for next year and probably beyond. Who the hell is replacing him? We already have a garbage offense. Just thinking about what our forward group would look like without him makes me shudder.
''He was a very well respected memba in ouu awganization for yeas. We wish him the best, but you gotta keep moving ahead, you can nevaa look behind you. You just can't replace a playaa like Patrik Elias. We have some younga playaas heaa like Mattias Tedenby who will be given every oppotunity to make the team''.
''He was a very well respected memba in ouu awganization for yeas. We wish him the best, but you gotta keep moving ahead, you can nevaa look behind you. You just can't replace a playaa like Patrik Elias. We have some younga playaas heaa like Mattias Tedenby who will be given every oppotunity to make the team''.
"We have complete faith in this team, the character will show"
Between Rooney reffing the game and Zidlicky's total gaff 30 seconds in to be the 3rd man behind the goal, I knew this game was done before it even got started.
Loktionov is the only bright spot in the lineup this year. I hope he is around next year.