Does New Jersey's Playoff Run Drastically Affect the Parise Sweepstakes?

theleaferfan · 2012-05-24T03:59:47.540796+00:00

I was not aware of that. Thanks :D

If the D can do good work, then no doubt they can replicate success with another goalie. They obviously have a good core, the system just may need some tweaking when Brodeur steps down.

This run certainly helps the devils keep Parise, but nothing is certain as of yet.

theleaferfan · 2012-05-24T03:28:17.821743+00:00

IIRC Parise was looking to go to a contender. While NJ is just that this year, i'm not sure it's the best place for him to sign if he wants to continue being on a contender.

A large part of NJ's system is Brodeur. He's getting older, and while he has been playing very well despite his age, it will begin to affect him going forward. When he does retire, I'm not sure it's going to be easy replacing such a large and important part of the team. I'm not familiar with NJ's prospect pool, so i don't know if they have someone waiting in the wings.

If Parise wanted year in-year out playoffs, I'm not sure the devils are the best choice going forward. If I'm wrong about the devils system, somebody please let me know

GoodLuckLetsFuck · 2012-05-23T18:11:07.417674-07:00

Once you shit the fun don't quit

minecrafterambesten · 1 day

Also, if the player is over 35, their contract counts regardless if they play or not.

That's only if they retire. They can go on LTIR and their cap hit will not count against the team.

SonixSez · 1 day

I played rookie in nhl 12

Iced_TeaFTW · 2 days

"I got 15 years and a Kingston police button! :D"

Thyminecraft · 2 days

i use cuil exclusively

lsuboy95 · 2 days

They did it for Canadian Forces night

lsuboy95 · 2 days

This glorious sweater.

puddy29 · 7 days

It looks like a mix of lundqvist repositioning himself in anticipation of being hit, and Poni pushing Henrik's knee when stopping. I don't think Lundqvist dove or that Poni charged him, seems to just be a little coincidence.

matt420therose · 7 days

So your argument is that player blocking shots robs the viewer of enjoyment of the game because they get less interact between the goalie and the shooter, thereby reducing the amount of "omg!" moments?

I'd argue that if this were the case, the shots wouldn't be anywhere near the totals their at (NJD had 27, NYR had 25 tonight). Furthermore, if it turned NYR into the defensive juggernaut that you seem to suggest such a system would, NYR would not have needed 7 games to beat WSH and OTT.

If anything, I feel as though it forces players to play better. You can't just dump shots on net and hope they sneak by, because there's going to be bodies in the way. Teams will have to work to create scoring chances and strategize according to the situation. I'm not sure it's as detrimental you paint it to be.

another_handle · 8 days

The guys on TSN were talking about how the L.A. Kings were able to get into Smith's head by chirpin' at him in game 1.

Looks like it worked again.

Kyyul · 9 days

just let him play what he wants. If he wants to get to 20th prestige in cod, good for him. You have fun how you want, and let him do the same.

ClubSoda · 9 days

Don't forget Gary Yaremchuk

EDiT: This guy too

Lagoot · 11 days

FUCK EVERYONE.

ravendta · 11 days

I think whoever comes out of the west will win because the team the wins the east will simply be the one with the most players left alive.

NFunspoiler · 14 days

i dunno, i feel like it's missing it's soul without 80 dancing animals per question :p

leafer91 · 14 days

but you see, he did some dumb shit a few days beforehand, so the much larger campaign he had been planning for months was obviously a direct response to that. If make perfect sense if you're an idiot.

kmad · 14 days

man, i keep forgetting the dollar is on par now. I'm so used to just thinking it's at half. shoot.

kmad · 14 days

Do you think it could be maintained long term though? I know there was a lot of concern over the Winnipeg "honeymoon" if you will. Granted, the economic situation is different now for Winnpeg and Québec, but it's not something that should (or would) be rushed in to. I'd just hate to see teams move again.

kmad · 14 days

Wouldn't it be better to make sure the majority of teams are stable and financially viable before expanding? it seems like a few markets (both current and potential) are too much of a crap shoot. It might be a better idea to fix current problems than to add potential new ones.

wrl · 15 days

they're running it along with the leafs parade at this rate.

wrl · 15 days

that's how they get their forecheck going. Unfortunately for the Flyers, as natepilling pointed out, Brodeur was on it.

jester29 · 15 days

IIRC the Philadelphia Union used this as their goal song, and apparently Briere liked it and pushed for it to be used in lieu of bro hymn.

wyrmidon · 15 days

The entire team got mad at Pittsburgh and then forgot defense existed.

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