jagr a devil (FINALLY OFFICIAL)

[nj_cup]

That's the rumor going around

Someone get sj a jersey

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

If this goes down, should cancel out the loss of Kovy. Jagz might be old but he'll always be good.

 

[purguy12]

this great news. team has alot of offense now. good signing. i know he is old but he still can score

 

[linebackeru]

Great, one of my least favorite players of all time now a Devil. I REALLY, REALLY fucking hate you even more than the day you retired now Kovy.

 

[CalamityX11]

I think I'd honestly be much more happier if Kovy was still around.... but yeppi... and I said that with little thrill lol

does Jagr know Kovy reitred? lol

 

[irishwhip03]

Read a report yesterday morning on CBS Sports that said this deal is 99 percent done..wondering what the holdup is for the other 1 percent?

Its been like this ever since Kovy left..Brunner was close , Henrique signing close , now Jagr close.

 

[MadCaptain]

The more I think about it the more I like the deal. Maybe the Devils will finally have a top 20 pp for the year.

 

[SJ20]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! Always wanted Lou to sign Jagr cause the guy has been such a great player. But the key to this is, the guy is STILL one of the better players in this league. He can STILL get it done! He will be the first guy to the practice facility and the last to leave. This will set a great standard for our younger players. F you Kovy! Our PP is gonna be awesome, I agree! I am now officially excited about this season. Best news ever, thanks, Cup!

 

[rp2five]

I am ok with the signing, but warning you guys now. It takes Jagr 30 seconds to skate hunched over to the bench to complete a line change.

Other than that, he can still play.

 

[SJ20]

Elias and Jagr on the same line will be great!

 

[SJ20]

I will predict Jagr will score his 700th career goal with us. He needs 19.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

At this point what is the harm? He'll probably be absolutely shot by the end of the year, with the olympics and all, but he's probably my non favorite Devil of all time so I'll take it. Again, if he's used properly, meaning we limit his minutes and mainly use him on the PP, he can still put up points.

One thing that should be interesting is now that Kovy isn't on the PP, will they mix it up rather than feed it to Kovy (not that that's the worst strategy).

 

[irishwhip03]

Its gonna be a really different looking team come opening night but this signing excites me. Guys that score 25 and add in 30 assists dont grow on trees. More then solid for a 1 year deal.

The back to backs and olympics are the only thing that worries me but I think Jagr has proven his ability to stay healthy and in shape..you dont play a sport like hockey at 41 but being a lazy bastard.

Now lets just resign Henrique and bring in Brunner and drop the puck!

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Funny, I've totally forgotten about Brunner, but if we were to bring him in as well then we have a very nice looking team actually.

 

[nj_cup]

i think this closes the door on brunner.

he was probably option 1 but for whatever reason talks broke down and the devils went with jagr.

hes the pros with this deal

its 1 year. if devils in the hunt then its obviously working out
if devils are out of it ship him for a 2nd or 3rd rounder or a prospect.
gives a little juice for the season and hopes of a better pp
love looking at a high # on a devils jersey it will sell a lot of jerseys

biggest pro of all which makes this deal BETTER then brunner. hes gone after this year when next summer the ufa class will be a lot better hopefully. brunner probably wants a multi year deal and is unproven at this point. he would be on the books for 3 years. pretty alarming that no one else is really banging down this guys door to get him.

i really hope that he takes some games off i would really like to see him play in 60? games

 

[irishwhip03]

Id hope that Brunner is still in the picture..I like the way our lines look with the exception of the Tedenby/Olesk spot most likely on the third line.

Brunner at 2.5 per year would be a steal with some decent upside. Only question is would he accept that offer? The money he's asking for is probably the reason he remains unsigned.

But he could get some PP time and he's very good on the shootout too.

 

[CalamityX11]

I'm not too excited... lol i've seen what our offense was without Parise and/or Kovy...

.... no top tier offensive upgrade or up n coming prospect to watch grow....

booooo

#blues

 

[CalamityX11]

Jagr n Elias in the same line could be fun...

but again, not jumping of joy lol...

 

[Nasty_Magician]

This season, unfortunately it will be Marty's last (most likely), is just a bridge to next offseason when we can make a real impact signing.

 

[purguy12]

I think we will be ok guys. This team has added some nice talent. We have our Home Grown players to watch like Henrique and Zajac. I see us being a 5 or 6th seed. Nothing wrong with that. I agree next year is the year.