Alexei Ponikarovsky traded to New Jersey

Tao Jones · 01-20-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AfroThunder396

A little concerning that Lou doesn't think the defense needs to be addressed. Even when Hank and Greene come back our defense is average at best.

But whatever, we got a competent player for scraps, I'm enjoying the moment.

Lou hurts his bartering position if he publicly admits he's shopping for D.

Better for him to not tip his hand even if it's obvious to many.

**Kemo Sabe** · 01-20-2012, 09:59 PM

i think 18 would look right. 21 would be fine but i'm not sure if that would happen.

MJB Devils23* · 01-20-2012, 10:00 PM

I don't expect even ten points from him for the rest of the year.

Dr Grant · 01-20-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by apice3

He could give him 10 as well. It's either 10, 18, or Tedenby's 21.

What about 33? He was 23 so close enough. **** Urbom.

DatBoyJPP · 01-20-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesus Nut

i think 18 would look right. 21 would be fine but i'm not sure if that would happen.

21 should be Teddy's until he's no longer Devils property. 18 or 10 is Zalewski goes down will be fine

Tao Jones · 01-20-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by apice3

He could give him 10 as well. It's either 10, 18, or Tedenby's 21.

Mine goes up to 11 or 12.

**Kemo Sabe** · 01-20-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PariseforPresident

21 should be Teddy's until he's no longer Devils property.

agreed.

Getzo5 · 01-20-2012, 10:01 PM

Nobody wears #13.

Devils1029 · 01-20-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by apice3

He could give him 10 as well. It's either 10, 18, or Tedenby's 21.

He wore 23 in Carolina so perhaps he gets #32? With retiring three numbers, Lou is going to have to be more flexible..

MJB Devils23* · 01-20-2012, 10:02 PM

I want someone to wear 13. If I ever buy a jersey with my last name, the number will be 13.

**Kemo Sabe** · 01-20-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Getzo5

Nobody wears #13.

i don't think any devil ever has. at least not under lou if i'm not mistaken.

Saugus · 01-20-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AfroThunder396

A little concerning that Lou doesn't think the defense needs to be addressed. Even when Hank and Greene come back our defense is average at best.

Ya, that bothers me too. Maybe he wants to wait until Greene is back to assess what we need. He can't be satisfied with this defence.

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Originally Posted by apice3

He could give him 10 as well. It's either 10, 18, or Tedenby's 21.

Zalewski currently has 10.

Getzo5 · 01-20-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesus Nut

i don't think any devil ever has. at least not under lou if i'm not mistaken.

I wonder why. Superstitious much?

I`d take it in a nanosecond. My favorite jersey number.

**Kemo Sabe** · 01-20-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tao Jones

Lou hurts his bartering position if he publicly admits he's shopping for D.

Better for him to not tip his hand even if it's obvious to many.

this 100%. i doubt lou doesn't think he needs to upgrade the d. he'd be crazy if he didn't.

Saugus · 01-20-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesus Nut

i don't think any devil ever has. at least not under lou if i'm not mistaken.

Correct. It appears Lou is superstitious. Not what I'd expect from him, but whatever.

MJB Devils23* · 01-20-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesus Nut

i don't think any devil ever has. at least not under lou if i'm not mistaken.

Robin Burns when the Devils were the Scouts.

Tao Jones · 01-20-2012, 10:06 PM

CapGeek

Even after Ponikarovsky trade, #Canes can still trade away ~$5m in AAVs today and ~$10m in AAVs at deadline and be above cap floor.

Maybe this sets the table for another trade with Raleigh before the deadline?

Devilsfan92 · 01-20-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by downtown56

TGfireandice: Lamoriello: "We just have to get our third and fourth line straightened out and this is one step towards it."

TGfireandice: Lamoriello said he has no plans to trade for a defenseman because of Tallinder injury. He expects Greene back after all-star break.

TGfireandice: The Devils still have Toronto's 2012 4th round pick from the David Steckel trade.

Of course he doesn't, he was looking for one before the injury!

Hopefully?

**Kemo Sabe** · 01-20-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Boring Trap

Robin Burns when the Devils were the Scouts.

not the devils...

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Of course he doesn't, he was looking for one before the injury!

Hopefully?

very true. i lol'd.

Saugus · 01-20-2012, 10:09 PM

So, after reading what the former Whalers fans are saying about him, it looks like he isn't good about finishing on his scoring chances, and he doesn't play very physical for a big guy. Rutherford apparently signed him hoping to fill the void left by Cole's departure, and he disappointed in that role, eventually getting dropped to the fourth line. Hopefully he will improve on those deficiencies now that he's here and the expectations are different.

Getzo5 · 01-20-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tao Jones

Maybe this sets the table for another trade with Raleigh before the deadline?

Gleason? Please and thank you.

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Originally Posted by Saugus

So, after reading what the former Whalers fans are saying about him, it looks like he isn't good about finishing on his scoring chances, and he doesn't play very physical for a big guy. Rutherford apparently signed him hoping to fill the void left by Cole's departure, and he disappointed in that role, eventually getting dropped to the fourth line. Hopefully he will improve on those deficiencies now that he's here and the expectations are different.

And Lombardi because he didn`t get Kovalchuk.

This is what I was talking about. He is like Mike Mottau, asked to do something he`s not capable of doing.

hockeyf4n · 01-20-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AfroThunder396

A little concerning that Lou doesn't think the defense needs to be addressed. Even when Hank and Greene come back our defense is average at best.

But whatever, we got a competent player for scraps, I'm enjoying the moment.

According to that qoute, Lou said that he will not trade for a defenseman due to Tallinder's injury but that doesn't mean he wasn't planning or looking into it prior to Tallinder's injury.

newjerseydamo · 01-20-2012, 10:10 PM

I've always liked Poni when he was a Leafs; saw him jump around the clubs hoping we would always pick him up (same with Rob Scuderi).

It sucks that his numbers have declined, hopefully the change of scenery and surrounding players help pick him back up.

AirheadPete · 01-20-2012, 10:10 PM

good deal by lou i think. not expecting much from poni but what he does is bring size and helps out the horrid bottom 6. dont mind teddy being sent down either, could do him some good as many have pointed out.

**Kemo Sabe** · 01-20-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Getzo5

Gleason? Please and thank you.

that would be great. i'm not expecting it though.