Roger Mussa: Uncle Lou's next move

I'm trying to figure out why you would want Hemsky. He is a poor fit to the NJ system. If you take him, can I interest you in Matt Niskanen. He is younger, cheaper and somewhat plays defense.

I'm trying to figure out why you would want Hemsky. He is a poor fit to the NJ system. If you take him, can I interest you in Matt Niskanen. He is younger, cheaper and somewhat plays defense.
- Oneonta Penguin

well sinces hes a dman...

Roger Mussa: Uncle Lou's next move
- Devils Advocate

Shoot I believe we should....

Kovy destroyed this team...a devils team of old would never have folded like they did to the kings in 2011...it's time to go back to having our strength on the blue line...like it should be.

well sinces hes a dman...
- DarcyTucker16

Hemsky's a tough call really haven't seen him play since that cup run they had. Can't say if he would be a good fit. Brunner I saw a lot more of last season thought he played solid hockey for the wings and would welcome him in. Wouldn't mind adding another winger with some size either. Felt we got pushed around a lot last season and is a reason why the kings beat us in the finals a year earlier.

Kovaloser

Sign Henrique, Brunner and Raymond. Trade Volchenkov and Tedenby. Too lazy to check the figures, but it seems good to me.

well sinces hes a dman...
- DarcyTucker16

I think you are missing the point - badly.

Kovaloser
- Jurco_28

That's not even clever.

Sign Henrique, Brunner and Raymond. Trade Volchenkov and Tedenby. Too lazy to check the figures, but it seems good to me.
- willschulme

Maybe I'm just stubborn but I want to see what Teds can do this year in what seems like his last chance.

That's not even clever.
- willschulme

Kovalied

Maybe I'm just stubborn but I want to see what Teds can do this year in what seems like his last chance.
- MannySilvers

Be foolish too completly count that kids out. The things he does wrong are all things he can improve on. Still a chance he becomes useful hopefully at least to the point where he's actually worth something and not just at best a 5thrd pick right now.

Edit: I know he can't grow but he can get stronger and be better on the puck it is possible. Odds are stacked against him no denying that though.

reason Brunner hasnt been signed yet, he wants too much money for a 3rd liner

Are the Devil's still thinking about selling the franchise? Or did gietting rid of Kovy make that a non-issue. If that is the case then bringing in new UFAs for the same $$ doesn't make sense. I feel bad for this storied and respected franchise (being completely serious even though I am a Flyers fan). They are in a bad place after the Kovy situation with assets and $$.


In all seriousness, IF the Devils relocated. What team would Dev's fans route for? NYR since most are closest to this location? The new area that the team would be relocated to? The best team the following year that is geographically close (ie. PHI, NRY, or NYI)?

Are the Devil's still thinking about selling the franchise? Or did gietting rid of Kovy make that a non-issue. If that is the case then bringing in new UFAs for the same $$ doesn't make sense. I feel bad for this storied and respected franchise (being completely serious even though I am a Flyers fan). They are in a bad place after the Kovy situation with assets and $$.


In all seriousness, IF the Devils relocated. What team would Dev's fans route for? NYR since most are closest to this location? The new area that the team would be relocated to? The best team the following year that is geographically close (ie. PHI, NRY, or NYI)?
- coffee junkie

devils arent relocating, if that moron bettman fought for YEARS to keep the coyotes in phx he would do the same for the devils in nj

Are the Devil's still thinking about selling the franchise? Or did gietting rid of Kovy make that a non-issue. If that is the case then bringing in new UFAs for the same $$ doesn't make sense. I feel bad for this storied and respected franchise (being completely serious even though I am a Flyers fan). They are in a bad place after the Kovy situation with assets and $$.


In all seriousness, IF the Devils relocated. What team would Dev's fans route for? NYR since most are closest to this location? The new area that the team would be relocated to? The best team the following year that is geographically close (ie. PHI, NRY, or NYI)?
- coffee junkie

They've already agreed on terms with Newark and if memory serves, the most likely buyer is an attorney in the area. I don't see the Devils moving anytime soon.

Kovalied
- Jurco_28

Not yet. How about Koval-puke?

I'm trying to figure out why you would want Hemsky. He is a poor fit to the NJ system. If you take him, can I interest you in Matt Niskanen. He is younger, cheaper and somewhat plays defense.
- Oneonta Penguin

Because we can give away Volchenkov in the trade.

Are the Devil's still thinking about selling the franchise? Or did gietting rid of Kovy make that a non-issue. If that is the case then bringing in new UFAs for the same $$ doesn't make sense. I feel bad for this storied and respected franchise (being completely serious even though I am a Flyers fan). They are in a bad place after the Kovy situation with assets and $$.


In all seriousness, IF the Devils relocated. What team would Dev's fans route for? NYR since most are closest to this location? The new area that the team would be relocated to? The best team the following year that is geographically close (ie. PHI, NRY, or NYI)?
- coffee junkie

If the devils relocated (highly unlikely) I would root for wherever they go...if I can put up with the blues love in the heart of saint louis I can put up with anything...Quebec Devils for life!

havent been on HB in awhile, but even as a rangers fan always nice to read your blogs roger!!! ive had debates with my friends (devs fans) about brunner. i think the money is too high, if its $3mil per. he's played half a season, and did very well for 15 of those 48 games. he also had the opportunity to play a decent amount with datsyuk and/or zetterberg. i understand they needed to offer more $$$ than detroit and/or other teams, but it seems high for someone not really proven yet. however the length does kind of even it out. 2 years for him to prove himself a top 6 deal. will he be able to produce without datsyuk or zetterberg? i know how the devils fanbase feels about elias, and with no disrespect elias and ryder are no datsyuk and zetterberg.
if i may also go off topic...how do you feel about phaneuff? i personally dont look very highly on him, but its more from what ive heard, havent seen him actually play much. a lot of what is said could also be because of his contract. i just dont see him as being an answer to anything, altho he would play well in their system.
lastly...how many games do you think schneider plays? i feel if brodeur says he is good to go he WILL play. if marty decides to play more, does schneider ask for a trade since it would be his 2nd team where he is a back up/splitting roles?

sign raymond and brunner.

re-sign henrique.

package josefson & d for trade. maybe picks?

i mean... that's what i would do.

havent been on HB in awhile, but even as a rangers fan always nice to read your blogs roger!!! ive had debates with my friends (devs fans) about brunner. i think the money is too high, if its $3mil per. he's played half a season, and did very well for 15 of those 48 games. he also had the opportunity to play a decent amount with datsyuk and/or zetterberg. i understand they needed to offer more $$$ than detroit and/or other teams, but it seems high for someone not really proven yet. however the length does kind of even it out. 2 years for him to prove himself a top 6 deal. will he be able to produce without datsyuk or zetterberg? i know how the devils fanbase feels about elias, and with no disrespect elias and ryder are no datsyuk and zetterberg.
if i may also go off topic...how do you feel about phaneuff? i personally dont look very highly on him, but its more from what ive heard, havent seen him actually play much. a lot of what is said could also be because of his contract. i just dont see him as being an answer to anything, altho he would play well in their system.
lastly...how many games do you think schneider plays? i feel if brodeur says he is good to go he WILL play. if marty decides to play more, does schneider ask for a trade since it would be his 2nd team where he is a back up/splitting roles?
- hauger14

I think Brunner would be a good addition, the money is high, but like you said a two year deal is fine if it's $3 million. Ryder wouldn't even compare to Datsyuk or Zetterberg, but say ten years ago, I'd say Elias was as good or better than Zetterberg, but not now. I like Phaneuff, but his cap is 6.5 and we'd be in the same shot as if Kovy was still here, if we signed him for less next year I wouldn't mind it, but he probably won't get that much less if he does. Schneider, 30-40 games. If Brodeur is struggling but in Schneider, not point in keeping a guy in that is having difficultly stopping the puck, like Hedberg last year.

havent been on HB in awhile, but even as a rangers fan always nice to read your blogs roger!!! ive had debates with my friends (devs fans) about brunner. i think the money is too high, if its $3mil per. he's played half a season, and did very well for 15 of those 48 games. he also had the opportunity to play a decent amount with datsyuk and/or zetterberg. i understand they needed to offer more $$$ than detroit and/or other teams, but it seems high for someone not really proven yet. however the length does kind of even it out. 2 years for him to prove himself a top 6 deal. will he be able to produce without datsyuk or zetterberg? i know how the devils fanbase feels about elias, and with no disrespect elias and ryder are no datsyuk and zetterberg.
if i may also go off topic...how do you feel about phaneuff? i personally dont look very highly on him, but its more from what ive heard, havent seen him actually play much. a lot of what is said could also be because of his contract. i just dont see him as being an answer to anything, altho he would play well in their system.
lastly...how many games do you think schneider plays? i feel if brodeur says he is good to go he WILL play. if marty decides to play more, does schneider ask for a trade since it would be his 2nd team where he is a back up/splitting roles?
- hauger14

I think Marty and Corey will split close to 50/50, partially because unfortunately Marty will probably get an injury or 2. Difference between this and the Vancouver situation is that Marty will retire soon, possibly next year.