Confirmed with Link: Jaromir Jagr has re-signed with the Devils

[Benedict Parisechuk]

Michalek is a LW that might come cheap?

I wouldn't be against that. Outside of Stastny, I don't think throwing huge money at any other big name UFA would be a good idea. Michalek is a big body who would probably fit the system, although we already have enough of those kinds of players.

Still think one of Larsson, Merrill, or Gelinas gets moved for scoring help in the summer.

 

[Pegi90*]

LEGEND!!!

i wouldnt mind retire his number after he retires tbh.

 

[tycobb]

No Gaborik please. Ask Rangers fans if you need.

Fans of teams are pretty stupid with star players (underrating/overrating). He played 3.5 seasons with the Rangers. Two of those season he put up 40+ goals.

Guy can put up 30+ goals playing with Jagr or Elias.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Team needs a #1 scorer that shoots LH.

Devils are a Cap team with the new owners. I would be shocked if the Devils don't put a serious offer for Vanek/Gaborik.

15 players signed and a ~20 million in cap space. Fayne and Larsson will both be low cap hit players. The only forwards that aren't signed for next year are 4th liners. I won't be surprised at all if we sign 3 high quality forwards with one of them being either Vanek or Gaborik.

People seem to think Lou is now okay with losing.......they would be wrong.

we don't have the space for 3 high quality forwards unless one or both of the cement skating DMen are gone.

if Jagr gets $5 million, that leaves ~$15 million. Say Fayne gets $4 (conservative), Larsson/Gelinas/Jake get $1 each that leaves only $8 million and we'd still need a 4th line and a backup goalie.

we'll have the space to make a run at one big name guy but thats about it

 

[takanoyama]

He's playing incredibly well for LA right now. His biggest issue with the Rangers was Tortorella.

OK, Tortorella is big argument . But still I think Jagr´s line needs more defensivly responsible player than Gaborik. Jagr´s +- record was unbelievable but he is no 2 way player.

 

[MichaelJ]

we don't have the space for 3 high quality forwards unless one or both of the cement skating DMen are gone.

if Jagr gets $5 million, that leaves ~$15 million. Say Fayne gets $4 (conservative), Larsson/Gelinas/Jake get $1 each that leaves only $8 million and we'd still need a 4th line and a backup goalie.

we'll have the space to make a run at one big name guy but thats about it

One of Sal/Volch will be gone and I could see Ryder and Brunner dealt.

 

[MichaelJ]

OK, Tortorella is big argument . But still I think Jagr´s line needs more defensivly responsible player than Gaborik. Jagr´s +- record was unbelievable but he is no 2 way player.

How about Loui Eriksson? Boston looks like they're going to have cap problems.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

I'd be OK trading Ryder, but Brunner I would hold onto.

 

[Benedict Parisechuk]

we don't have the space for 3 high quality forwards unless one or both of the cement skating DMen are gone.

if Jagr gets $5 million, that leaves ~$15 million. Say Fayne gets $4 (conservative), Larsson/Gelinas/Jake get $1 each that leaves only $8 million and we'd still need a 4th line and a backup goalie.

we'll have the space to make a run at one big name guy but thats about it

Not if we jettison Ryder for a mid round pick and I'm assuming Volch gets amnestied, but you never know with Louis. I doubt they spend much on anyone on the 4th line, except for maybe Carter. If there confident enough in Kinkaid to be the backup then that won't be much of a cap hit either.

 

[Sgt Brylin]

List of things I knew I wouldn't regret:

This one between my Madden and Brodeur ones.

 

[Benedict Parisechuk]

One of Sal/Volch will be gone and I could see Ryder and Brunner dealt.

And I wouldn't be shocked if Clowe gets LTIR'd, although that would open up another hole on the roster.

 

[tycobb]

we don't have the space for 3 high quality forwards unless one or both of the cement skating DMen are gone.

if Jagr gets $5 million, that leaves ~$15 million. Say Fayne gets $4 (conservative), Larsson/Gelinas/Jake get $1 each that leaves only $8 million and we'd still need a 4th line and a backup goalie.

we'll have the space to make a run at one big name guy but thats about it

Not sure where you get your numbers but Fayne at 4 million would be on the high end. I would actually prefer he walks and we sign Zidlicky if Fayne gets anything more than 3 million. I mean Zidlicky > Fayne and we can probably resign Zidlicky for ~4 million.

I have no doubt that one of Volchenkov or Salvador will be bought out.

Merrill, Gelinas, and Larsson will most likely be starters next season.

 

[Benedict Parisechuk]

Letting Fayne walk is a bad idea.

 

[tycobb]

Letting Fayne walk is a bad idea.

Why?

If he demands something crazy (4 million) we can just plug Larsson to be Greene pair. IMO Larsson is already better than Fayne.

 

[SKNJD9]

No Gaborik please. Ask Rangers fans if you need.

Lemaire respected and complimented Gaborik.

As long as he stays healthy I'd welcome him here on a 1 MAYBE 2 yr deal.

 

[takanoyama]

Jagr´s next year milestones:

1800 points,
4th in points
5th in goals
6th in assists
great......
but the only goal I accept is 200 points in play-off stats. (he has 199)

another season with sleepless nights for me (I am from Kladno as Jagr and I follow his career 25 years!!!) and I am not ready to accept another losses like in Edmonton, Florida and home loss with Calgary.

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

Why?

If he demands something crazy (4 million) we can just plug Larsson to be Greene pair. IMO Larsson is already better than Fayne.

He's not and I'd much rather have both anyway. Fayne won't make 4m I don't think. He's a 10-15 point defenseman with two negative +/- seasons to his name. That's the sorta thing GMs look at.

 

[Bcap88]

we don't have the space for 3 high quality forwards unless one or both of the cement skating DMen are gone.

if Jagr gets $5 million, that leaves ~$15 million. Say Fayne gets $4 (conservative), Larsson/Gelinas/Jake get $1 each that leaves only $8 million and we'd still need a 4th line and a backup goalie.

we'll have the space to make a run at one big name guy but thats about it

Not sure how bonus is calculated into the cap. But jagr base salary will prob be in the neighborhood of 3 mil. I dont think the bonuses can be deferred to next years cap

 

[Benedict Parisechuk]

Why?

If he demands something crazy (4 million) we can just plug Larsson to be Greene pair. IMO Larsson is already better than Fayne.

This coaching staff has given me no indication that Larsson will be in the lineup every night. One mistake and he goes to the player suites and then you'll be getting Peter Harrold playing Fayne's minutes.

Your underrating Fayne.

 

[MichaelJ]

I'd be OK trading Ryder, but Brunner I would hold onto.

Depends. I think Ryder can bring back a mid-level pick or an AHL'er who might be ready to step into a bottom6 role. Brunner might have some value as part of a package to bring in a top6 wing.

 

[tycobb]

He's not and I'd much rather have both anyway. Fayne won't make 4m I don't think. He's a 10-15 point defenseman with two negative +/- seasons to his name. That's the sorta thing GMs look at.

I rather have both, but if Fayne wants 4 million then I would rather Lou give it to Zidlicky.

This coaching staff has given me no indication that Larsson will be in the lineup every night. One mistake and he goes to the player suites and then you'll be getting Peter Harrold playing Fayne's minutes.

Your underrating Fayne.

Larsson went to the AHL because Merrill and Gelinas were stepping up.

Fayne is an unknown around the league. He pretty much was useless when not paired with Greene.

 

[Nidos]

very good for the Devils. We needed him back!

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

I'm glad he signed so early. It's one less thing to worry about. Now get him a linemate Lou and maybe we'll be a playoff team.

 

[Buggsy]

I rather have both, but if Fayne wants 4 million then I would rather Lou give it to Zidlicky.




Larsson went to the AHL because Merrill and Gelinas were stepping up.

Fayne is an unknown around the league. He pretty much was useless when not paired with Greene.

yes, a RH defenceman who plays shutdown d against top lines every night is an unknown.

And Larsson, someone whos never played the shut down role, is better than Fayne at it.

Fayne has to come back

 

[DevilsFanInFla]

I have to think Lou is going to retool this team in a significant way this offseason. Jagr said to the effect that at his age, winning is more important as he knows he isn't getting younger. My speculation is that Lou assured him it wouldn't be status quo for the lineup next season and that he would address the needs of the team however he is able to. The fact that Jagr signed so early gives me hope that we are going to have an active offseason and Lou isn't going to wait. My guess is the man has a plan and is going to execute it well. The emphasis he is placing on Schneider and the quick signing of Jagr only make me believe it further.