Andy Greene re-signs

According to northjersey.com Andy Greene has signed a two-year deal worth 1,2 mil. He took a salary cut but gained a one-way deal in return.

This is really a piece of good news.

http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkxMzMmZmdi ZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTcxNDcxMTYmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZU VFeXk2

This is phenomenal news. I had him penciled in around 900k to a million for next year.

You expect veteran players to take pay cuts to stay with a team, but it's unusual to see that from young guys who haven't made much yet.

Wow....Andy Greene showing us what he's made of........the guy probably took a cut for A) a 1 way deal so he's always in the show and B) because the Devils signed him as an undrafted FA and gave him his start.

:handclap: Atta way Andy.

Sweet.... Good to see Andy Greene locked up.

but it's unusual to see that from young guys who haven't made much yet.

This guarantees he'll make the full 1.2 mill over the next 2 years, instead of having an NHL contract worth say 900k, but only playing maybe 20-25 games in the NHL and having that prorated while making a minor league salary the rest of the time. I think he knows how Lou will push the salary cap and he wanted to make sure he got his $ and guaranteed himself a spot on the big club.

Andy Greene at 600k could prove to be one of the better steals in the NHL for the upcoming two years. Great news!

Great news... thanks for the link.

This is great news! I really like Greene, and the fact that he can add to our offense too.

Good news. Now Lou has to work on Zach Parise. That will be a little bit more in comparison to Andy's salary I would think. :sarcasm:

Sweet. Let's hope he turns to be out as much of a steal as Gionta when he had the same salary. Keep sipping that Kool-Aid, Andy.

I'm proud of Andy Greene. :handclap:

Good deal for the Devs thanks to Greene.

this is a great bit of news, and hopefully the first of many positive developments this off-season.

i was pretty happy with andy's play, and how well he meshed into the lineup last season... gotta think he'll continue to improve and log a lot of quality minutes.

Andy Greene at 600k could prove to be one of the better steals in the NHL for the upcoming two years. Great news!

I think by the end of his new deal, that will exactly be the case. I expect really good things from Greene in 07-08....

I think by the end of his new deal, that will exactly be the case. I expect really good things from Greene in 07-08....

Absolutely. I expect at least 5-20-25 next year. The following year, I feel that if we utilize his slap shot, 10-30-40 isn't out of the question.

Excellent news - sounds like this kid has a head on his shoulders off the ice as well as on. Smart deal.

This is phenomenal news. I had him penciled in around 900k to a million for next year.

You expect veteran players to take pay cuts to stay with a team, but it's unusual to see that from young guys who haven't made much yet.

Actually, that's not really true. A lot of 1st round guys who got the rookie max but were not solid NHL players as of their contract re-up take less because they either don't accept the qualifying offer or that they know they would get less on the open market.

Andy Greene is essentially making more money this coming year since he has a 1-way contract and is guaranteed the 600,000 if he gets sent down or not.

Smart business decision by him if he feels he might not be on the Devils the entire year (which is possible as anything can happen). I'm sure whoever his agent is highly recommended him getting a 1 way deal for less as opposed to a 2-way deal for slightly more.

Excellent news - sounds like this kid has a head on his shoulders off the ice as well as on. Smart deal.

Devs always like the Team players. He is probably just happy to be playing....Plus this will lead up to him having a decent payday in two years like Ralfie...Being a college Grad, you would expect him to have a good head on his shoulders!

With this signing, I wonder if Lou will let Rafalski sign elsewhere and have a good D mix with.

White-Martin
Greene-Luko
Matty-Oduya/Fraser/Brooks

Then free up tons of cash to sign Gomer and ------Drury-----
(MAY NEED ITS OWN THREAD)

This would be a similar mix to the days where we always had an offensive D man with a Defensive D man mix.
Leads for some interesting conversation at least

great news! go andy!

JRZ DVLS i actually agree with letting Rafalski walk but if Martin has another off year it could actually hurt us. It seems like a high risk/High Reward situation so it could go either way but to free up the cap space from Rafalski could help us in the long run so. Who knows what exactly is going to happen during free agency this year it will get interesting to say the least.

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Could someone give me a quick explanation of what a one-way deal means?

With this signing, I wonder if Lou will let Rafalski sign elsewhere and have a good D mix with.

White-Martin
Greene-Luko
Matty-Oduya/Fraser/Brooks

This would be a similar mix to the days where we always had an offensive D man with a Defensive D man mix.

That would most likely be the worst defensive group in the NHL. Our top pairing would be 2 #3 defensemen (Martin having #2 potential), and I wouldn't be trusting Greene already to take over the PP QB job. And the rest is solid #3/4 or worse guys.

But Greene at 600k is awesome.

White-Martin
Greene-Luko
Matty-Oduya/Fraser/Brooks
Wow, that is the worst defense I've ever seen.

Awesome signing. Now get Rafalski and Hannan and I'll be happy.

Could someone give me a quick explanation of what a one-way deal means?

In a 2 way deal if he gets sent to the minors he gets paid, but no where near as much as he would make in the nhl. In a 1-way deal he is guaranteed to make $600,000.

great deal for the Devils.

I am 99.9% sure that Rafalski gets a new contract with the Devils.

Wow, that is the worst defense I've ever seen.

You got that right. I can't see White being successful playing 20+min.


Anyways, Go Greene!

I am 99.9% sure that Rafalski gets a new contract with the Devils.

That was a given I would think. The question is Gomez which will/has to go.

Wow :handclap:

The best thing about this deal is the 2 years part. If Greene has a breakout season next year (which I, and many of you all believe will happen), he'll still be locked in to that 600K salary. It's actually pretty similar to the Beauchemin deal.

That would most likely be the worst defensive group in the NHL. Our top pairing would be 2 #3 defensemen (Martin having #2 potential), and I wouldn't be trusting Greene already to take over the PP QB job. And the rest is solid #3/4 or worse guys.

But Greene at 600k is awesome.

Wow, that is the worst defense I've ever seen.

Does Ralfie really make it that awesome?

I am not saying it will happen, but I could see it happening! Martin will be in a contract year and has to step up obviously, and Greene will be a PP man in the making, maybe not a QB. I think there are much worse D in the league. White and Matvichuk are solid D men, and Luko proved to be more that any of us expected. I am not sold on Oduya/Fraser/Brooks though. Who knows we may see Corrente up here next year!

Just posing the question!

Does Ralfie really make it that awesome?
Our defense this year was really bad for most of the year. I don't think anyone would call it "awesome."

The question is, do you think our defense was good enough this year that removing our #1 defenseman will have little impact?

Our defense this year was really bad for most of the year. I don't think anyone would call it "awesome."

The question is, do you think our defense was good enough this year that removing our #1 defenseman will have little impact?

Not at all, Lou isn't going to let Raffie go.

Does Ralfie really make it that awesome?

Not even close to awesome (I thought it was pretty bad all year) just much better than the worst defensive corp in the NHL.

Not even close to awesome (I thought it was pretty bad all year) just much better than the worst defensive corp in the NHL.


So you think the best defensive team in the Eastern conference has a "pretty bad" defense......please explain that to me.

The Devils defense is being unfairly bashed.

So you think the best defensive team in the Eastern conference has a "pretty bad" defense......please explain that to me.

Martin Brodeur.

The defense wasn't "bad" last year... Devils fans are just spoiled when it comes to defensive play. Also, our forwards help out a lot defensively.

I don't think anyone is bashing the defense. Just the defensemen.

I know the blueline won't be regarded as one of the best the Devils ever seen; but it was still solid for most of the season. Yeah, they got owned in the playoffs - so did the entire Devils squad in some games. Let's stop trying to see the forest from the trees and give some respect to the defensemen; they were pretty good. I think letting Rafalski walk without a capable #1/#2-who-can-be-a-#1 d-man returning hurts the Devils on defense without question; but the result would not be the worst in the league.

Awesome signing. Now get Rafalski and Hannan and I'll be happy.
Me too. Just imagine:

Hannan-Rafalski
White-Martin
Matvichuk-Greene
Oduya

I'm not going to hold my breath for Hannan, though.

I'm not going to hold my breath on Lou signing anyone, maybe just re-sign Rafalski.

Elias-Parise-Gionta
Clarkson-Zajac-Langenbrunner
Pandolfo-Madden-Brylin
Janssen-Viukhola-Pelley

Rafalski-Matty
White-Martin
Greene-Oduya
Maalmivara

Brodeur
Doyle

and Lou will call it the best team that just wants to win.

awesome news.

when i get my new jersey, im either going to get Greene or Parise

haha i think greene is great, i honestly am as excited to see how he progresses as much as i am with zajac, the devils have some solid young guys on this team, as systemfel said i would like to see rafalski stay and hannan sign with us, our D would look great. DAMN DAMN DAMN, why cant gomer be more like greene!? haha

That's awesome !!!

I think that Greene will be a big part of our defense and PP unit next year. Let's get the ball rolling and sign Gomez, Hannan, Schneider, Raffi and... we're off :naughty:

Great deal all around for Lou, Greene, and the fans.

I can't believe he would sign for less. Not that I'm complaining, but either he really likes the Devils, or Lou is even better at negotiating than I though..

It looks like we have a nice new career Devil here.

So you think the best defensive team in the Eastern conference has a "pretty bad" defense......please explain that to me.

The Devils defense is being unfairly bashed.

Commitment to playing safe hockey/team defense, and Brodeur kept us from giving up a lot of goals. As well as close to zero offensive output (yea, Rafalski had a lot of assists...nothing much seen from anyone else)... not giving up many doesn't help as much if you can't score a few here and there. They may not have played as defensively, but the Sens definitely had a better (by far) defensive group.

I'm not going to hold my breath on Lou signing anyone, maybe just re-sign Rafalski.

Elias-Parise-Gionta
Clarkson-Zajac-Langenbrunner
Pandolfo-Madden-Brylin
Janssen-Viukhola-Pelley

Rafalski-Matty
White-Martin
Greene-Oduya
Maalmivara

Brodeur
Doyle

and Lou will call it the best team that just wants to win.

If we couldn't even make it past the 2nd round with this year's team, then I doubt we'd make the playoffs with that team.

Actually, that's not really true. A lot of 1st round guys who got the rookie max but were not solid NHL players as of their contract re-up take less because they either don't accept the qualifying offer or that they know they would get less on the open market.

Andy Greene is essentially making more money this coming year since he has a 1-way contract and is guaranteed the 600,000 if he gets sent down or not.

Smart business decision by him if he feels he might not be on the Devils the entire year (which is possible as anything can happen). I'm sure whoever his agent is highly recommended him getting a 1 way deal for less as opposed to a 2-way deal for slightly more.


How is he making more money this year?

900k to 600k?

and do you really think he will get sent down to Lowell after the way he showed himself, the last half of this year, and in the playoffs?

How is he making more money this year?

900k to 600k?

and do you really think he will get sent down to Lowell after the way he showed himself, the last half of this year, and in the playoffs?
Because this year he didn't make all of that 900k. He was in the minors for about half the season. It was a two way contract, so he wasn't making the 900k during the time he was in Lowell. Half a season at 900k or all of a season at 600k. This way, Greene is GARANTEED to make 600k the next two years no matter where he plays.

How is he making more money this year?

900k to 600k?

and do you really think he will get sent down to Lowell after the way he showed himself, the last half of this year, and in the playoffs?
If we sign Rafalski and another defenseman, Greene is pushed back to a pretty solid #6 with Oduya behind him. While I think he will spend the next two years with the big club, it isn't a sure thing.

They should redo White's contract and HE should take a paycut for the team.

They should redo White's contract and HE should take a paycut for the team.

That's retarded. He makes a reasonable 3 mill per season and he's pretty solid, he just needs to stay healthy.

How is he making more money this year?

900k to 600k?

and do you really think he will get sent down to Lowell after the way he showed himself, the last half of this year, and in the playoffs?

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HAR HAR because he didn't make all of his money this year. Not even half of it.

He's making a GUARANTEED 600K with his new contract even if he somehow gets sent to the minors.

Use your head. He only played 20 some-odd games in the NHL. That's only about a 1/4 of his 900K that he signed for. Plus like 75K that he made in the AHL. He's making double this coming year what he made last season GUARANTEED.

It's not like it's that complicated.

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HAR HAR because he didn't make all of his money this year. Not even half of it.

He's making a GUARANTEED 600K with his new contract even if he somehow gets sent to the minors.

Use your head. He only played 20 some-odd games in the NHL. That's only about a 1/4 of his 900K that he signed for. Plus like 75K that he made in the AHL. He's making double this coming year what he made last season GUARANTEED.

It's not like it's that complicated.

Jon I had no clue Project Runway was one of your favorite shows. ;)

Someone posted a good article on making it in the NHL and how salaries work, can't find it though.

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HAR HAR because he didn't make all of his money this year. Not even half of it.

He's making a GUARANTEED 600K with his new contract even if he somehow gets sent to the minors.

Use your head. He only played 20 some-odd games in the NHL. That's only about a 1/4 of his 900K that he signed for. Plus like 75K that he made in the AHL. He's making double this coming year what he made last season GUARANTEED.

It's not like it's that complicated.

It doesn't matter because the cap hit is smaller than last year. So basically he is making less than last year.
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Because this year he didn't make all of that 900k. He was in the minors for about half the season. It was a two way contract, so he wasn't making the 900k during the time he was in Lowell. Half a season at 900k or all of a season at 600k. This way, Greene is GARANTEED to make 600k the next two years no matter where he plays.

So basically its better for the Devils this way.

So basically its better for the Devils this way.
And it's better for Greene.

A great deal by both sides, really.

I am just happy they signed him, He was one of the best D men in the playoffs, for the team. Cant wait to see a full season with him.

They should redo White's contract and HE should take a paycut for the team.

If White would just hit a little more he'd be fine.