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devils2929
New Jersey Devils
Location: MD
Joined: 03.11.2013

Jun 11 @ 8:21 AM ET
Heard this every season for the last four years.
- Cptmjl


Again.. Islanders didn't even make the playoffs the first year of your four years you keeping talking about..and Devil fans use to hear it to..and it finally became true
Isles
Location: Sweet Lou NY
Joined: 07.28.2006

Jun 11 @ 9:05 AM ET
in 2 years the islanders will be a mess
- rmccart


I agree. In two years they have over 20 million dollars coming off the cap
Isles
Location: Sweet Lou NY
Joined: 07.28.2006

Jun 11 @ 9:08 AM ET
Devils are a facking disaster, of course they would want Lou back. Some of you are just in complete denial In this division you guys are going to suck for a long time. Get use to it
Isles
Location: Sweet Lou NY
Joined: 07.28.2006

Jun 11 @ 9:10 AM ET
No. I think Lou has committed way too much term to players well out of their prime. This is an all in season for the Isles, and the additions of Palms and Zajac sure look brilliant at the moment, but equal credit is due to Trotz. That coach is worth his weight in gold. He has them buying into a classic Devs system, and has done nothing but overachieve since the days of Nashville (if anyone remembers their cheapest 38M team that finished 3rd that reg season). I would not trade the current Devs squad for the current Isles squad and their remaining contracts. What Fits did with Hall, Coleman, Greene, Zajac/Palms, and taking a stab at Gusev, was spectacular. We won't know for a few years yet, but I think he had taken a major step to rejuvenating this club with young talent. I know Gusev didn't work out, but when his comparisons were Panarin and Dadanov, I think it was a smart gamble. Go Fitz!
- bikeguy99


Queenie_5_hole
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 05.01.2015

Jun 11 @ 9:42 AM ET
Heard this every season for the last four years.
- Cptmjl


You can yell "you're going to suck in two years" for just about any franchise and EVENTUALLY it'll happen. Some a lot faster then others...

And who gives a crap about some meaningless prediction. It means your team is doing well now. If someone said the Devils are going to stink in two years my response would have to be 'still?!'
Banana_Hammock
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 10.01.2020

Jun 11 @ 9:47 AM ET
I agree. In two years they have over 20 million dollars coming off the cap

- Isles


How’s 20 million in 2 years going to help this offseason? Get through this offseason first. You have 7 UFA’s, 8 RFA’s (beauvillier, pelech and sorokin need fairly sizeable raises), anders lee goes back on the cap from LTIR, and going into the offseason, with those players not signed, you’re already a hair over the salary cap to start next season. Enlighten me how this isn’t a mess, already? You need to win now...
Isles
Location: Sweet Lou NY
Joined: 07.28.2006

Jun 11 @ 10:05 AM ET
How’s 20 million in 2 years going to help this offseason? Get through this offseason first. You have 7 UFA’s, 8 RFA’s (beauvillier, pelech and sorokin need fairly sizeable raises), anders lee goes back on the cap from LTIR, and going into the offseason, with those players not signed, you’re already a hair over the salary cap to start next season. Enlighten me how this isn’t a mess, already? You need to win now...
- Banana_Hammock


You're right Lou is going to have to work his magic this offseason. He said in 2 years they'll be a mess. Also how is it they have to win now? The Isles main core is in their Mid 20's and 4 guys in their late 20's early 30's. You act like this team is on their last leg
Banana_Hammock
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 10.01.2020

Jun 11 @ 10:12 AM ET
You're right Lou is going to have to work his magic this offseason. He said in 2 years they'll be a mess. Also how is it they have to win now? The Isles main core is in their Mid 20's and 4 guys in their late 20's early 30's. You act like this team is on their last leg
- Isles


Win now is an easy statement to make when you have zero cap space. You honestly believe your team will be better next year with the losses of players coming this offseason? Your core is one thing, not being able to pay anyone around your core is another thing...

BTW, I’m not against Lou, best GM in history of the game in my opinion.
Isles
Location: Sweet Lou NY
Joined: 07.28.2006

Jun 11 @ 10:19 AM ET
Win now is an easy statement to make when you have zero cap space. You honestly believe your team will be better next year with the losses of players coming this offseason? Your core is one thing, not being able to pay anyone around your core is another thing...

BTW, I’m not against Lou, best GM in history of the game in my opinion.

- Banana_Hammock



You honestly think Sorokin Pelech or Beavillier won't be on the team next year? Not only will they all be back so with Palmieri you just watch Lou will make it all work nobody is worried except you guys
Banana_Hammock
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 10.01.2020

Jun 11 @ 11:44 AM ET
You honestly think Sorokin Pelech or Beavillier won't be on the team next year? Not only will they all be back so with Palmieri you just watch Lou will make it all work nobody is worried except you guys
- Isles


Your assumption of me not retaining RFA’s is entirely false, my reference is to, UFA’s. Don’t put words in my mouth.

And, I’m not worried either... nobody in this organization is, you’re the Islanders, a middling organization incapable of winning anything since the 80’s. I’d place you right being Toronto for recent success.

Btw, you should get someone to look at your keypad, that ugly laughing emoji seems to be stuck, not doing you any favours.

Go smoke another one, cheers.
Isles
Location: Sweet Lou NY
Joined: 07.28.2006

Jun 11 @ 11:59 AM ET
Your assumption of me not retaining RFA’s is entirely false, my reference is to, UFA’s. Don’t put words in my mouth.

And, I’m not worried either... nobody in this organization is, you’re the Islanders, a middling organization incapable of winning anything since the 80’s. I’d place you right being Toronto for recent success.

Btw, you should get someone to look at your keypad, that ugly laughing emoji seems to be stuck, not doing you any favours.

Go smoke another one, cheers.

- Banana_Hammock


You're the Devils
bikeguy99
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 09.05.2017

Jun 11 @ 12:07 PM ET
Who signed Trotz?
- Cptmjl


True... But Wsh was Trotz first choice, but they failed to meet his demands of being a top 5 paid coach in the league. That was a poor choice on the caps behalf. You'd think he'd of proven himself enough by that time.
bikeguy99
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 09.05.2017

Jun 11 @ 12:08 PM ET
Roger Mussa: Was It A Mistake For The Devils To Let Lou Lamoriello Go?
- Devils Advocate



How about the past years 4th overalls:

2020: Lucas Raymond
2019:Bowen Byram
2018: Brady Tkachuk
2017: Cale Makar
2016: Jesse Puljujarvi
2015: Mitch Marner
2014: Sam Bennett
2013: Seth Jones
2012: Griffin Reinhart
2011: Adam Larsson

The future looks Bright Boys!!!! Even Larsson landed a 1st overall in Hall, who became two 1st's for the Devs.... So 2012 is the only real disappointment, tho you could argue Bennett despite his recent success is a bust, and Puljujarvi is still a wildcard. Makar, Byram, Marner, Tkachuk..... Any player like that would be massive to this club!
Banana_Hammock
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 10.01.2020

Jun 11 @ 12:13 PM ET
You're the Devils
- Isles


1983, last time the Isles were relevant. Go argue with some Maple Leafs fans...
Isles
Location: Sweet Lou NY
Joined: 07.28.2006

Jun 11 @ 12:22 PM ET
1983, last time the Isles were relevant. Go argue with some Maple Leafs fans...
- Banana_Hammock


Shouldn't you guys be chanting you suck after scoring a goal even though their losing 7-2 Whole fanbase looks like the kids who smoked cigs in HS behind the handball courts with their Iron Maiden T-Shirts on
Pomegrant
New Jersey Devils
Location: NJ
Joined: 01.18.2010

Jun 11 @ 12:27 PM ET
first time I've seen an '06 registration date. who would be on this poop site for that long.
Banana_Hammock
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 10.01.2020

Jun 11 @ 12:32 PM ET
Shouldn't you guys be chanting you suck after scoring a goal even though their losing 7-2 Whole fanbase looks like the kids who smoked cigs in HS behind the handball courts with their Iron Maiden T-Shirts on
- Isles


Irrelevant and counting since 83’ buddy.
Isles
Location: Sweet Lou NY
Joined: 07.28.2006

Jun 11 @ 12:34 PM ET
Irrelevant and counting since 83’ buddy.
- Banana_Hammock


If the Isles are Irrelevant which they clearly aren't then what the fack are the Devils? Stop bring up 25 years ago otherwise I have to bring up the Dynasty and then its game over You can't win this game pal you're the facking Devils
Banana_Hammock
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 10.01.2020

Jun 11 @ 12:40 PM ET
If the Isles are Irrelevant which they clearly aren't then what the fack are the Devils? Stop bring up 25 years ago otherwise I have to bring up the Dynasty and then its game over You can't win this game pal you're the facking Devils
- Isles


Almost 40 years of garbage, what a shame.
Isles
Location: Sweet Lou NY
Joined: 07.28.2006

Jun 11 @ 12:43 PM ET
Almost 40 years of garbage, what a shame.
- Banana_Hammock


Why don't you throw in your Bruce Springsteen Cassette, play Glory Days and reminisce
Banana_Hammock
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 10.01.2020

Jun 11 @ 12:46 PM ET
Why don't you throw in your Bruce Springsteen Cassette, play Glory Days and reminisce
- Isles


1983... did the Islanders move to bridge port or something since then? They even still in the league? Asking for a friend. Hard to believe in a team as bad as them for almost 40 years...
Isles
Location: Sweet Lou NY
Joined: 07.28.2006

Jun 11 @ 12:54 PM ET
1983... did the Islanders move to bridge port or something since then? They even still in the league? Asking for a friend. Hard to believe in a team as bad as them for almost 40 years...
- Banana_Hammock



Banana_Hammock
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 10.01.2020

Jun 11 @ 12:57 PM ET

- Isles


I’d be an angry fan too if I were you, almost 40 years of misery...
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Jun 11 @ 1:03 PM ET

- Isles

That dude’s posts consistently make my eyes bleed.
Isles
Location: Sweet Lou NY
Joined: 07.28.2006

Jun 11 @ 1:05 PM ET
That dude’s posts consistently make my eyes bleed.
- Cptmjl


I actually feel a little bad it's like picking the low hanging fruit
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