Roster/Rumors/Speculation/Trade Talk - 2023-24: Hotel California

[Beacon Isles]

Whats another 500K among friends? Just up the offer Lou

 

[Nosebleed40]

We all know the script. The Devils will sign him, then he will go and get 2g-2a during the first Isles-Devs game.

 

[Chardo]

The question is at what point (cost) does it become better to lose this fight? The Devils have much more money. Is this JT all over again (from a pure hockey standpoint, not with the other treasonous issues)? Does this contract become an albatross?

Contract will eventually become an albatross whether it's 9M, 10M, or 11M. But that shouldn't be a deterrent. This is a win now team, with a chance to fill their most glaring need. By the time that contract becomes an albatross, they will be in a rebuild anyway. Hopefully after a parade or two.

 

[BrockLobster]

The question is at what point (cost) does it become better to lose this fight? The Devils have much more money. Is this JT all over again (from a pure hockey standpoint, not with the other treasonous issues)? Does this contract become an albatross?

Win me a cup and I don't care about any albatross contract. JG is exactly what they need and could put them in serious running

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

Just up the f***ing money

 

[MJF]

 

[benedictTavares]

Ray Ferraro saying the same. Says the Devils are too small already.

 

[Wanderson]

Sounds like we are being used .....again. I've lived in NJ the past 25 years and been an Islanders fan my whole life and I can't see playing for the NJD. It is such a sterile , boring hockey environment. NJ is nice and is much closer to Philly than LI, but from a hockey standpoint, NJ has no juice.

Why not the other way around? People are talking like NJ is the best place on earth. Why is that? I’ve been to Newark; I rather live in one of the Swedish ghettos.

And what’s up with Philly? That should not even be a factor. If he wants to live together with Hayes he should sign there.

 

[MJF]

They still need another goalie.

 

[SI90]

 

[CupHolders]

Seeing that overrated chump Sergachev score that contract makes the prospect of keeping this d-corp together long-term pretty challenging. Not sure if blowing stacks on Gaudreau is worth it.

 

[SI90]

Maybe the devils being small will make Gudreau feel bigger? Think about it.

 

[Top Corner]

I believe Gaudreau sign with us but If Gaudreau doesn't and Kadri is goes elsewhere , what would a possible UFA
that might help us move forward ?

And forget Trade, can't see Lou moving any players

 

[SI90]

Dougie Hamilton was Gudreaus teammate in CGY. He could sell him.

 

[SayItAintSoJohnny]

609 points in 602 career games.

How many PPG players are in the NHL with 500 games+ under their belt?

A dozen? Even Breadman wasn't quite a point per game player when we were bidding for him (he is now of course)

Offer ten.....

 

[YearlyLottery]

Wondering if the Soprano crew has any pull in Gaudreau "choosing" NJ.

 

[crashthenet]

Canes with a couple of good moves today

Like the Cole signing by Tampa

 

[Taswell]

If I'm ownership, I'm telling Lou to spend what it costs. Need to move season tickets somehow, this would create the excitement.

 

[SI90]

Wondering if the Soprano crew has any pull in Gaudreau "choosing" NJ.

He was an interior decorator!

 

[doublechili]

Maybe the devils being small will make Gudreau feel bigger? Think about it.

He can just go hang out around the paddock and will feel like a giant.

 

[NittanyIsle]

I agree with the idea of matching the offer at 10. I'd make it a fill or kill though. Either he signs at this number or we're out.

 

[xECK29x]

Dougie Hamilton was Gudreaus teammate in CGY. He could sell him.

Wonder if Gaudreau loves museums

 

[Beacon Isles]

Maybe the devils being small will make Gudreau feel bigger? Think about it.

Something about being the tallest dwarf?

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

Losing him over $1M a year should be a fireable offense.

 

[PWJunior]

Maybe the devils being small will make Gudreau feel bigger? Think about it.

The Napolean Syndrome in that locker room would be absolutely epic! They would argue over 1/8 inches...