GDT: #5: NJ Onis at Calgary Honos; 9pm; MSG+2

[Braeden]

Good luck tonight guys. 3-1 Jersey.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said he is “absolutely not” concerned about Larsson’s development at this point.

When I asked him about the team’s young players – Larsson, Jacob Josefson (making his season debut tonight), Mattias Tedenby – seemingly having to wait their turn at times, Lamoriello replied, “Their time will come.”

“I certainly agree and support the lineup,” he said. “Sometimes young people have to have patience. My expression will always be the same: It’s better too late than too soon.”

- See more at: http://blogs.northjersey.com/blogs/...neup_tonight_in_calgary/#sthash.6HV6YWSG.dpuf

“There’s always a fine line, but that’s a judgment that you make and it has a lot to do with the personality of the individual,” Lamoriello said. “It has to do with the communication and all of that is in a positive light. We don’t ever want them to accept and be happy that they’re not playing, but as long as they understand (why) because we’re here to win and unfortunately along the way sometimes there’s a little disappointment and that’s normal. That’s natural.” Lamoriello said during training camp that it’s his job to create an opening on the NHL team’s roster when a young player is ready to play in the NHL. “I’m still of that philosophy,” he said. “That will always transpire.” He’s not at that point yet this season, though. “Not at four games into a season,” he said. - See more at: http://blogs.northjersey.com/blogs/...neup_tonight_in_calgary/#sthash.6HV6YWSG.dpuf

 

[Holtz My Bahls]

Lou might be forced to sign a d man like that if Dumbeor is still around. You know he's gonna sit Gelinas.

My biggest fear of Fayne walking is that we keep the Kremlin Kone around, so we don't have to go with 2 rookie defensemen.

Merrill and Gelinas are both ready. I mean FFS Pittsburgh ices guys like Despres (Gelinas's D partner in juniors) and Matta. It's clear DeBoer has no patience for younger players but at what point does Lou force his hand?

 

[Uli Hiemer]

Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said he is “absolutely not” concerned about Larsson’s development at this point.

When I asked him about the team’s young players – Larsson, Jacob Josefson (making his season debut tonight), Mattias Tedenby – seemingly having to wait their turn at times, Lamoriello replied, “Their time will come.”

“I certainly agree and support the lineup,” he said. “Sometimes young people have to have patience. My expression will always be the same: It’s better too late than too soon.”

- See more at: http://blogs.northjersey.com/blogs/...neup_tonight_in_calgary/#sthash.6HV6YWSG.dpuf

“There’s always a fine line, but that’s a judgment that you make and it has a lot to do with the personality of the individual,” Lamoriello said. “It has to do with the communication and all of that is in a positive light. We don’t ever want them to accept and be happy that they’re not playing, but as long as they understand (why) because we’re here to win and unfortunately along the way sometimes there’s a little disappointment and that’s normal. That’s natural.” Lamoriello said during training camp that it’s his job to create an opening on the NHL team’s roster when a young player is ready to play in the NHL. “I’m still of that philosophy,” he said. “That will always transpire.” He’s not at that point yet this season, though. “Not at four games into a season,” he said. - See more at: http://blogs.northjersey.com/blogs/...neup_tonight_in_calgary/#sthash.6HV6YWSG.dpuf

i was just going to post this, i think it's all ****..

supporting gionta in the line up over josefson. gionta is an awful hockey player. stats or no stats, the guy stinks...and we're forced for whatever to watch him play.

 

[Holtz My Bahls]

Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said he is “absolutely not†concerned about Larsson’s development at this point.

When I asked him about the team’s young players – Larsson, Jacob Josefson (making his season debut tonight), Mattias Tedenby – seemingly having to wait their turn at times, Lamoriello replied, “Their time will come.â€

“I certainly agree and support the lineup,†he said. “Sometimes young people have to have patience. My expression will always be the same: It’s better too late than too soon.â€

- See more at: http://blogs.northjersey.com/blogs/...neup_tonight_in_calgary/#sthash.6HV6YWSG.dpuf

“There’s always a fine line, but that’s a judgment that you make and it has a lot to do with the personality of the individual,†Lamoriello said. “It has to do with the communication and all of that is in a positive light. We don’t ever want them to accept and be happy that they’re not playing, but as long as they understand (why) because we’re here to win and unfortunately along the way sometimes there’s a little disappointment and that’s normal. That’s natural.†Lamoriello said during training camp that it’s his job to create an opening on the NHL team’s roster when a young player is ready to play in the NHL. “I’m still of that philosophy,†he said. “That will always transpire.†He’s not at that point yet this season, though. “Not at four games into a season,†he said. - See more at: http://blogs.northjersey.com/blogs/...neup_tonight_in_calgary/#sthash.6HV6YWSG.dpuf

Lou is drinking the DeBoer-Aid

 

[DevilChuk*]

No, you guys are right.

Lou should have said he completely disagrees with the roster. GMs don't actually have to support their coaches, that's hogwash.

 

[Sarge18]

Dig up Lou quotes up until mid-December 2010 and you'll see the same BS. He'll never give the press even a sliver of what's going on in his mind.

 

[glenwo2]

Wow....Lou...just...wow. Really, Lou? Really?

I'm sure you won't be singing the same tune if you had to give up a high draft pick in the end....


EDIT : But Devilchuk and Sarge do bring up good points. This is all Lou-Speak and everything is Status-Quo...PUBLICALLY.

PRIVATELY, though...Lou must be STEAMING mad right now with Pete.

 

[Emperoreddy]

If Lou really has a problem with how Pete is handling things he wouldn't have gone out, at length to talk him and his choices up. This is Mr. Status Quo we are talking about. If he didn't want to say anything because it isn't true...he would have.

 

[DevilChuk*]

If Lou really has a problem with how Pete is handling things he wouldn't have gone out, at length to talk him and his choices up. This is Mr. Status Quo we are talking about. If he didn't want to say anything because it isn't true...he would have.

For all we know, Lou hates the roster choices Deboer is making.

You still don't say that to the media. Why create a public controversy that can be kept in private?

 

[glenwo2]

For all we know, Lou hates the roster choices Deboer is making.

You still don't say that to the media. Why create a public controversy that can be kept in private?

Exactly. No need to turn the Devils into a circus.

 

[Uli Hiemer]

Wow....Lou...just...wow. Really, Lou? Really?

I'm sure you won't be singing the same tune if you had to give up a high draft pick in the end....


EDIT : But Devilchuk and Sarge do bring up good points. This is all Lou-Speak and everything is Status-Quo...PUBLICALLY.

PRIVATELY, though...Lou must be STEAMING mad right now with Pete.

he has no one to blame but himself for that.

 

[Emperoreddy]

For all we know, Lou hates the roster choices Deboer is making.

You still don't say that to the media. Why create a public controversy that can be kept in private?

He could of easily said nothing, or said a lot less. I wouldn't dismiss it so easily that he doesn't agree with Pete.

 

[Rob Nieds work ethic]

PRIVATELY, though...Lou must be STEAMING mad right now with Pete.

Very doubtful. The season is 4 games old. Lou has patience, one of the reasons for the success he's had in his GM career.

 

[Bleedred]

Dig up Lou quotes up until mid-December 2010 and you'll see the same BS. He'll never give the press even a sliver of what's going on in his mind.

This.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Very doubtful. The season is 4 games old. Lou has patience, one of the reasons for the success he's had in his GM career.

Honestly more what I think. It is 4 games, he isn't reading into anything after 4 games. Especially not the froth that is worked up around here. He isn't secretly sitting in his office fuming at Pete or anything. I doubt he is even concerned yet.

 

[goin2hell]

I'm pretty excited about the game tonight. It's not very often I get to see my favorite team play. Maybe last time I see Marty live. I hope he has a great game.

 

[AfroThunder396]

Very doubtful. The season is 4 games old. Lou has patience, one of the reasons for the success he's had in his GM career.

And one of the [many] reasons I defer to him over the poster on this board.

 

[nugg]

I give Pete until Christmas....if we are under .500 and still blowing 3 goal leads in the 3rd then Lou will be behind the bench again

 

[NJDevs26]

Lou's also the same person that said we would have a young defenseman in the lineup and that isn't the case, at least not at the start of the season.

 

[Bleedred]

I'm pretty excited about the game tonight. It's not very often I get to see my favorite team play. Maybe last time I see Marty live. I hope he has a great game.

Have fun! Hope you get to see a win!

Lou's also the same person that said we would have a young defenseman in the lineup and that isn't the case, at least not at the start of the season.

Trent Hunter is a Devils player brah! Lou was also comfortable with Marty and Moose back this year too. We saw what happened there.

 

[SeidoN]

if we cant beat Calgary, im pretty much at breaking point with these carousel BS lineups

actually, it will suck if we win cause DeBoer will think somethings working

 

[nugg]

Lou might be forced to sign a d man like that if Dumbeor is still around. You know he's gonna sit Gelinas.

My biggest fear of Fayne walking is that we keep the Kremlin Kone around, so we don't have to go with 2 rookie defensemen.

Frustrating because we shouldn't *have* to play two rookies next season, but just one, because Gelinas should be in NOW. Then next year would be Merril, then we bring Severson in, then Santini, etc.

 

[Blender]

I'm not sure what more Gelinas could have done to make the team. He only had one bad period out of all the games he had, and with a rookie you expect some downs during the season. What he brought with the puck and offensively was very impressive and he should be on this team.

 

[Wingman77]

what did we think Lou was going to throw Pete under the bus to the press?

How long have we been following this team?