guitarguyvic
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Ya know, I really like this Fitzgerald guy. He might be a good GM.
Devils team discussion (news, notes and speculation) - part VI
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Mgd31
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Hammering out a deal basically means working on a deal, which is basically what he’s doing. An offer being sent and discussions being had is a net positive.
Some of you just seem to want to take the worst possible scenario with everything.
When he first brought it up I said that he always sounded positive on a deal last year too. I do not believe Bratt's signing before Meier.
We sent out a deal last year too. They then didn't counter until right before the deadline.
Emperoreddy
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They didn’t counter because they didn’t like the offer. I don’t see Fitz sending the same offer, it’s most likely higher. I expect the return to be quicker here.
TrufleShufle
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Ehh I'm, with him. I'm not worried yet, but saying "we (two sides together) are working on a deal" is different than "we (our side) sent them something, waiting to hear back."
We have heard the latter before and it's not a sign of things going well.
No way to know for sure, so I'm not using it to freak, but it definitely is a thing to temper hopes for a bit.
ZachaFlockaFlame
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This would be a mistake, I think Fitz gets Bratt done first before Timo or at least he should. Bratt's the better player, home grown and that should give precedent.
I don't think it's a Fitz thing. I'm sure Fitz wants Bratt done now. I think it's a Bratt thing. I think he wants to see what Meier gets.
SteveCangialosi123
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At some point Bratt needs to tell his agent to get the ball rolling if he really wants to be here. Go get a fair deal, but what is this not responding bullshit?
Mgd31
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If an offer is on the table and it doesn't get resolved quickly, then it seems to me they are still really far apart.
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Cause his agent most likely sucks and tried to get petty with it. I’m pretty sure it won’t be the same with this offer.
But hey, y’all know me, I’m on the optimistic side of things usually, especially with Fitz and how everything has gone this season lol.
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If one player is willing to sign for what both sides see as reasonable before another player who they can't find common ground with, I don't see how that is a mistake.
I know you aren't directly implying it, but if Meier's team comes to the table ready to get a deal done, it would be a mistake to hold off due to Bratt.
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Sounds like the offer just was put on the table, we should get an update in 1-2 weeks. But I wouldn’t be surprised if this got done quick.
MauDevils
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The other red flag to me is why are you telling the media? And Julie's comments? Is it some form of damage control?
Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't hear a lot of GMs talking about deals like this. These deals just get done and announced.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't hear a lot of GMs talking about deals like this. These deals just get done and announced.
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I think Fitz is simply much more available than most GMs.
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Did I imagine it or did Holtz request to meet with coach and Fitz recently? This response seems likely the product of that conversation about getting playing time down in the AHL vs practicing in the NHL.
Must have been a positive discussion based on this tweet.
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