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DownFromNJ 05-21-2006, 02:33 PM Yeah, I know that it is the Toronto Sun (http://tsf.waymoresports.thestar.com/thestar/hockey/news.cgi?dailyslate&x_pagespec=20060520) , but:
- Still with the rumor mill, there's speculation that New Jersey GM Lou Lamoriello wants to bring former Devil Jason Arnott back to the swamp. The 6-foot-4 center's coming off a career season and Lamoriello apparently pursued Arnott at the March trade deadline. But first things first. Priority number one is to re-sign potential UFA Patrik Elias and then see how the payroll structure unfolds.
Scone527 05-21-2006, 02:47 PM Oh man I'd love it if this happened. Reuniting the 2/3 of the old A-Line that were actually productive would be great. The article is right on in saying that priority number 1 is resigning Elias, and then going after Arnott. I'll keep my fingers crossed on this one...
midg14* 05-21-2006, 03:27 PM I think if Elias is gone, we sign Arnott. We won't be having both at the same time.
crashlanding 05-21-2006, 05:29 PM Arnott?....I'll pass.
Colin Whites Eye 05-21-2006, 05:59 PM id definitely like to have arnott back. fills 2 needs at once, since he has size and is a 2nd line center
Jared Ramsden 05-21-2006, 07:45 PM id definitely like to have arnott back. fills 2 needs at once, since he has size and is a 2nd line center
He sure would fit the bill perfectly. I'm not against bringing him back if the opportunity presents itself.
thefiestygoat 05-21-2006, 07:50 PM I would like to have Arnott back but I wonder if there will be enough $$$ to get him back. How much money do people think he will go for?
TaiMaiShu 05-21-2006, 08:06 PM more than langs...
holy roman empire 05-22-2006, 12:50 AM I'd take Arnott over Langenbrunner if the money is reasonable
Devilsfanatic 05-22-2006, 11:39 AM If Jaime commands 4 million and Arnott 3, you definitely go for Arnott.
sundstrom32* 05-22-2006, 01:25 PM I think if the devils can afford only one good free agent they need to look for a neidermayer replacement; our defense not our offense was the problem this year.
Tbg1515 05-23-2006, 12:14 AM You think Lou could talk both Arnie & Langs coming to back to Jersey, and playing on a line with Capt Patrik........Making a The New A-Line (Elias-Arnott-Langenbrunner)
I would love that line
I could see us with possible lines
Parise-Gomez-Gionta
Elias-Arnott-Langenbrunner
Brylin/Ryznar/Langkow-Madden-Pandolfo
Wiemer-Bergfors-Janssen
Rafalski-Redden/Leopold(expl. at bottom)
Whitey-Martin
Hale-Lukowich/Ridiles (Sorry bout the spelling)
We could sign Redden, or If we arent gonna sign Gomer maybe package him & matvichuck to calgary for Langkow & LEopold)
Colin Whites Eye 05-23-2006, 12:19 AM theres no way wed be able to afford redden, elias, gomez, gionta, AND arnott....
Devilsfanatic 05-23-2006, 12:23 AM theres no way wed be able to afford redden, elias, gomez, gionta, AND arnott....
LOL I was just going to say.
Colin Whites Eye 05-23-2006, 12:45 AM LOL I was just going to say.
and i didnt even include langs into that equation either. our payroll would be 55 million with all those guys
David Puddy 05-23-2006, 12:52 AM I could see us with possible lines
Parise-Gomez-Gionta
Elias-Arnott-Langenbrunner
Brylin/Ryznar/Langkow-Madden-Pandolfo
Wiemer-Bergfors-Janssen
Rafalski-Redden/Leopold(expl. at bottom)
Whitey-Martin
Hale-Lukowich/Ridiles (Sorry bout the spelling)When has Rafalski ever played left defenseman. In the Devils system, that's a stay-at-home defensman.
Pandolfo is a left wing, and Brylin has played all three forward position.
Blackjack 05-23-2006, 02:47 AM I call BS on this whole thing.
1. Lou tried to get Arnott at the deadline? What? Arnott was having a career year on one of the top teams in the Western Conference. Who else did we try to get? Alfredsson? Thornton? Crosby? This just makes no sense.
2. The only position we don't need is center. We have Gomez, Brylin, Madden, Parise, Weimer, Zajac, and Vrana. Obviously Zajac and Vrana won't cut it at playoff time, but that's what rentals are for.
3. We will have enough of a problem hanging on to guys like Elias, Gionta, and Gomez. All of whom, honestly, are much better than Arnott.
JimEIV 05-23-2006, 05:52 AM Suppose.......
Gomez will not take a multi year deal.......If that is the Case he is not getting a raise. He make the same for one more year... case closed 2.2
Suppose Langenbrunner signs elsewhere and Bergfors or Tallackson is given and opportunity to win that Right Wing spot?
And Finally suppose Gionta signs a 2 year 6M contract
Elias - Arnott - Bergfors/Tallackson
Parise - Gomez - Gionta
Pandolfo - Madden - Brylin
Weimer - Rasmussen - Marshall and Janssen
(14 forwards)
Defense
Rafalski - Matvichuk
Martin - White
Lukowich - Hale
Andy Greene
(7 Defensemen)
Brylin $1,520,000.00
Elias $6,000,000.00
Gionta $3,000,000.00
Gomez $2,204,000.00
Madden $3,500,000.00
Marshall $760,000.00
Pandolfo $836,000.00
Parise $703,000.00
Tallackson$510,000.00
Wiemer $950,000.00
Bergfors $510,000.00
Arnott $4,200,000.00
Janssen $450,000.00
Rasmussen$502,000.00
Greene $850,000.00
Hale $602,000.00
Martin $1,502,000.00
Matvichuk$1,368,000.00
Rafalski $4,200,000.00
Lukowich $1,000,000.00
White $2,210,000.00
Brodeur $5,237,238.00
Clemmensen$450,000.00
$43,064,238.00 Should be within the Cap for Next season ;)
Just having some fun :)
Devilsfanatic 05-23-2006, 09:50 AM I call BS on this whole thing.
1. Lou tried to get Arnott at the deadline? What? Arnott was having a career year on one of the top teams in the Western Conference. Who else did we try to get? Alfredsson? Thornton? Crosby? This just makes no sense.
2. The only position we don't need is center. We have Gomez, Brylin, Madden, Parise, Weimer, Zajac, and Vrana. Obviously Zajac and Vrana won't cut it at playoff time, but that's what rentals are for.
3. We will have enough of a problem hanging on to guys like Elias, Gionta, and Gomez. All of whom, honestly, are much better than Arnott.
Actually it might interest you to know that Dallas was shopping Arnott because he's an upcoming UFA......Jim, I like what you've done there, it makes sense. If the cap goes up again in 2008 then maybe we can accomodate Gomez to a bigger contract as well. In order for the cap to go up, fans need to start showing up........Devils fans Im looking in your direction ;)
DevilsFan38 05-23-2006, 10:11 AM If we can't sign Gomez long-term, I can see us signing Arnott.
Suppose.......
Gomez will not take a multi year deal.......If that is the Case he is not getting a raise. He make the same for one more year... case closed 2.2
Suppose Langenbrunner signs elsewhere and Bergfors or Tallackson is given and opportunity to win that Right Wing spot?
And Finally suppose Gionta signs a 2 year 6M contract
Elias - Arnott - Bergfors/Tallackson
Parise - Gomez - Gionta
Pandolfo - Madden - Brylin
Weimer - Rasmussen - Marshall and Janssen
(14 forwards)
Defense
Rafalski - Matvichuk
Martin - White
Lukowich - Hale
Andy Greene
(7 Defensemen)
Brylin $1,520,000.00
Elias $6,000,000.00
Gionta $3,000,000.00
Gomez $2,204,000.00
Madden $3,500,000.00
Marshall $760,000.00
Pandolfo $836,000.00
Parise $703,000.00
Tallackson$510,000.00
Wiemer $950,000.00
Bergfors $510,000.00
Arnott $4,200,000.00
Janssen $450,000.00
Rasmussen$502,000.00
Greene $850,000.00
Hale $602,000.00
Martin $1,502,000.00
Matvichuk$1,368,000.00
Rafalski $4,200,000.00
Lukowich $1,000,000.00
White $2,210,000.00
Brodeur $5,237,238.00
Clemmensen$450,000.00
$43,064,238.00 Should be within the Cap for Next season ;)
Just having some fun :)
Not bad, but what about Mogilny and/or Malakhov? I'm still hopeful we might be able to get Malakhov's salary off the books, but I think we're stuck with Mogilny. Maybe some crazy team will bite on a trade, or maybe we can buy him out, but I'd bet at least part of his salary will be on the books for next year, which could put us pretty darn close to the cap, depending on where it is set at.
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